Wacker Compactor Plate VP1550W (2007) V-Belt Replacement

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Wacker Compactor Plate VP1550W (2007) V-Belt Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

If your plate compactor isn’t vibrating but the engine is running fine, a great place to start is by inspecting the V-belt and replacing it if damaged. It is also good practice to inspect the V-belt regularly and to keep the V-belt housing clean in order to reduce wear and prevent the tool from failing when it is needed.

This guide is the same as “Wacker Plate Compactor VP1430AWAH 103 V-Belt Replacement,” as both machines are completely identical except for the size of the plate.

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    • The V-belt is located in a large gray compartment on the left side of the machine

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    • There are two 1/2 in bolts in the center of the belt guard cover that hold it on. Loosen them using the 1/2 in socket and the 3/8 in drive ratchet, but don't fully remove them

    • Fully removing the bolts will cause a small O-ring to fall loose inside the belt guard

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    • Remove the belt guard cover and set it aside

    • Rotate the belt slowly, inspecting for signs of damage such as the crack shown

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    • Pull part of the V-belt up and over the top of the large pulley with one hand

    • Maintain tension on the belt while using your other hand to rotate the pulley clockwise until the belt comes off. This will require a bit of force

    • Remove the belt slowly and be careful not to get your fingers stuck between the belt and pulley

    • Clean any dirt or residue off of the area where the belt rode on the pulleys to ensure the new belt doesn't get any unnecessary wear

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    • Loop the bottom of the belt around the small pulley

    • Pull the top of the belt around the bottom of the large pulley

    • Slowly twist the top pulley counter-clockwise while maintaining tension on the belt until the belt is completely on. This will require a bit of force

    • Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the belt and pulley as you rotate the new belt on

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    • Lightly pressure wash or otherwise clean the inside of the belt guard and belt guard cover. This will reduce wear and damage on the new belt

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    • Line up the cover of the belt guard and place each bolt in its respective hole

    • Firmly press the belt guard cover into the rubber molding of the belt guard case to ensure proper sealing

    • Tighten the bolts firmly with a 1/2 in socket and a 3/8 in drive ratchet

Conclusion

Congrats! Your belt is now replaced.

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