Bomag BW55E User Manual PDF

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BW 55 E
Single drum vibratory roller
3.1 General notes
3.2 Checks before starting
3.3 Starting the engine
3.4 Wrong starting
Operating instructions
3.5 Adjusting the steering rod
3.6 Driving the machine
3.7 Driving the machine with the backup protection bow
Maintenance instructions
3.8 Switching the vibration on resp. off
3.9 Switching the gravity sprinkler system on resp. off
3.10 Stopping the engine
3.11 Loading and transport
4.1 General Notes for Maintenance
4.2 Fuels and Lubricants
4.3 Fuels, Lubricants and Filling Capacities
4.4 Running-in instructions
4.5 Maintenance chart
4.6 Cleaning machine/engine
4.7 Cleaning the air filter
4.8 Checking the engine oil level
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4.9 Checking the fuel level
4.10 Checking the water level
4.11 Cleaning the cooling fins and the cooling air intakes
4.12 Checking the transmission oil level S/N 101 620 02 ....
4.13 Cleaning, greasing the leaf spring on the transmission
4.14 Changing the engine oil
4.15 Cleaning, checking the spark plug
4.16 Cleaning the fuel sludge filter
4.17 Checking the rubber buffers
4.18 Checking the vibration system V-belt
4.19 Check, grease the drive chain
4.20 Tensioning, changing V- belt/chain
4.21 Changing the air filter
4.22 Checking, adjusting the valve clearance
4.23 Cleaning the fuel strainer
4.24 Changing the transmission oil
4.25 Water sprinkler system, maintenance in case of frost
4.26 Adjusting the scrapers
4.27 Tightening torques for screws with metric unified thread
4.28 Preserving the engine
5.1 General notes
5.2 Engine trouble shooting
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Operating instructions
Maintenance instructions
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Operation
3.6 Driving the machine 3.7 Driving the machine with

the backup protection bow
! Danger
Soil conditions and weather influences impair

the gradeability of the machine.
Do not drive on gradients exceeding the maxi-

mum gradeability of the machine!
Make sure that your drive range is free of ob-

stacles and dangers.
Danger when reversing.
l Choke on engine is open.
Fig. 15
l If the operator is pressed against an obstacle

during reverse travel, the backup protection
bow 2 (Fig. 15) is forced to forwards travel.
! Danger
Do not use the machine if the safety control is

defective.
Fig. 14
l Throttle lever 1 (Fig. 14) in position "I" (detent

for travel position).
l Choose the desired travel direction by means

of the travel control lever (2).
Position "A" = forward(infinitely)
Position "B" = reverse (infinitely).
! Danger
Operate the travel control lever only slowly, as

otherwise the machine will drive jerkily and the
steering rod will hit up or down.

l When releasing the travel control lever it will

slowly return to "0"-position. The machine is
braked automatically.
i Note
For short breaks always return the throttle lever to

position "MIN" (idling speed).
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Maintenance
4.1 General Notes for Mainte- 4.2 Fuels and Lubricants

nance
Engine oil
Make sure that the respective safety regulations
are followed during the maintenance, especially During operation in winter use winter engine oil!
the safety regulations stated in section 2 of these To ensure a reliable cold start, it is important to
operating, maintenance and repair instructions. choose the viscosity (SAE-class) of the engine oil
Proper maintenance of the vibratory plate ensures according to the surrounding temperatures.
a much higher functional safety and increases the During operation in winter under -10 °C (14 °F),
lifetime of important parts. The necessary mainte- the oil change intervals must be shortened.
nance efforts are by no means proportional to the
damages that may occur by non-observance.
l Clean the vibratory plate and the engine thor-

oughly before starting maintenance work.
l Place the vibratory plate on an even surface

for maintenance.
l Perform maintenance only when the engine is

turned off.
l Catch running out oils and fuel in a way harm-

less to the environment and do not allow them
to seep into the ground or sewage system.
Dispose of oils and fuel in a way harmless to
the environment.
Frequent causes of failures
l Faulty operation
l Incorrect, insufficient maintenance.
If you cannot find the reason for a fault by following

the trouble shooting chart or you cannotz eleimi-
nate it yourself, contact one of our service stations
at our branch offices or dealers.
Fig. 24
Too viscous lubrication oil will cause difficulties

when starting, for this reason the temperature dur-
ing the engine start in winter is decisive for the vis-
cosity choice.
Oil viscosity
Because lubricant oil changes its viscosity with the

temperature, the surrounding temperature at the

operating area of the engine is decisive for the

choice of the viscosity class (SAE-class) (see dia-
gramm).
If the temperature occasionally falls below the limit

(e.g. the use of SAE 15W/40 up to -15 °C), the cold
start ability could be impaired, although this does
not lead to any engine damage.
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Operation
3.1 General notes 3.2 Checks before starting
Please read section 3 Indicators and Control Ele- Please observe the safety regulations in section 2
ments thoroughly before operating the machine if of these operating and maintenance instructions.
you are not yet fully familiar with the indicators and
Refer also to the detailed description under main-
control elements of the machine.
tenance
All indicators and control elements are described
l Top up missing fuels and lubricant according
in detail in this chapter.
to the maintenance instructions.
l Park the machine on ground as level as possi-

ble.
l Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leakages.
l Check the condition of engine and machine.
l Check all screwed connections for tight fit.
l Neutral position of the travel control lever (the

vibratory roller must not move forwards or re-
verse when the travel control lever is in center
position).
l Check the fuel lever. Use only standard grade

petrol or unleaded standard grade petrol.
l Check the water level for the water sprinkler

system.
l Check the engine oil level.
l Check the scrapers, adjust if necessary.

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Operation
Warm engine or warm ambient temper-

3.3 Starting the engine
ature
! Caution
The engine is provided with a low oil level safe-

ty device. The engine cannot be started if the
oil level is too low.
Fig. 7
l Do not operate the lever 2 (Fig. 7) for the

choke as shown in. If necessary move the le-
ver (2) to middle position according to the en-
gine temperature resp. the ambient
temperature.
Fig. 5
l Move the throttle lever 1 (Fig. 5) to position "I"

i Note
(detent).
The choke is in operating position when it is not
operated.
Cold engine or cold ambient tempera-

ture
Fig. 6
l Open the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 6) by turning it in di-

rection of arrow to the end stop.

Fig. 8
l Push the lever 2 (Fig. 8) for the choke in direc-

tion of arrow to the end stop and close the
choke.
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Operation
3.4 Wrong starting 3.5 Adjusting the steering rod
Engine sucked too much fuel

i Note
To achieve an optimal working position, the steer-

i Note
ing rod needs to be adjusted to the size of the op-
If the choke is closed and the starter rope is pulled
erator.
too often, the engine will suck too much fuel and
will therefore not start.
Remedy
l Close the fuel valve.
l Open the choke.
l Set the throttle lever to full speed position.
l Operate the starter until the engine starts.
i Note
If the engine does not start after 10 to 20 times

then
l open the choke. Fig. 13
l Set the throttle lever to full speed position. l Loosen the T-bar 1 (Fig. 13) and adjust the
steering rod to operating position.
l Pull the spark plug socket off
l Retighten the T-bar.
l Unscrew the spark plug.
l Operate the starter several times.
l Dry the spark plug with a dry and clean cloth or

with compressed air. Clean it with a wire
brush.
l Screw the spark plug back in and push the

spark plug socket back on.
l Repeat the starting procedure.

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Operation
Switching the vibration off

3.8 Switching the vibration on
resp. off
i Note
Vibration at standstill causes transverse ruts in the

surface, therefore:
Switch the vibration on only when the machine

drives.
Switch the vibration off before the machine stops.
! Caution
Never switch the vibration on when the ma- Fig. 17

chine is on hard (frozen, concrete) ground.
l Set the throttle lever 1 (Fig. 17) to position "I"
or "MIN". The vibration stops after a short time.
Possible bearing failures!
Switching the vibration on i Note
For short breaks always set the throttle lever to po-

sition "MIN" (idling speed).
Fig. 16
l Drive the machine forwards or reverse.
l Set the throttle lever 1 (Fig. 16) to position "II",

vibration.

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Operation
3.9 Switching the gravity sprin- 3.10 Stopping the engine

kler system on resp. off
! Danger
When parking on a slope place a suitable

chock in front of or behind the drum.
Fig. 18
l Lever 1 (Fig. 18)
Position "I" = sprinkler system switched on

Fig. 19
Position "II" = sprinkler system switched off
l Release the travel control lever 2 (Fig. 19)
slowly.
l Set the throttle lever (1) to "MIN" (idling speed)

and let the engine idle for a while for tempera-
ture equalisation.
Fig. 20
l Switch the ignition switch (Fig. 20) to position

"OFF", the engine will stop.
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Operation
3.11 Loading and transport
Fig. 21
l Close the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 21) in direction of

arrow.
Fig. 22
l Loading the machine. If necessary fold the

steering rod up.
! Danger
Lash the machine down, so that it is secured

against rolling, slipping and turning over.
For loading, lashing and lifting use always

shackles at the lifting points.
When lifting the machine do not step under

loads being lifted.

Fig. 23
l For loading attach the lifting tackle to the lifting

hooks on the frame.
For weights refer to the technical data.
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Maintenance
4.3 Fuels, Lubricants and Fill-

ing Capacities
Assemblies Fuels, Lubricants Approx. quantity
Summer Winter Attention
Observe level marks
Engine Engine oil API:CD/SE bzw. CD/SF ca. 0,6l
(0.16 USgal)
SAE 10W/40
(-20°C to +30°C)
(-4°F to +86°F)
SAE 15W/40
(-10°C to +40°C)
(+14°F to +104°F)
SAE 30 SAE 10 W
(+5°C to +30°C (-5°C to -30°C)
(+41°F to +86°F) (+23°F to -22°F)
SAE 40 SAE 20W/20
(+25°C to +40°C) (+10°C to -10°C)
(+77°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +14°F)
- Air filter as engine oil as required
- Fuel Petrol (unleaded or standard grade) 2,5l (0.66 USgal)
Gear box ATF approx. 1l (0.26 USgal)
Leaf spring, EP - high pressure grease as required
drive chain

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Maintenance
4.4 Running-in instructions
Machine
l Check the chain and the V-belt for vibration

and travel system, tension them if necessary.
l Check and if necessary tighten all screwed

connections.
l Check for leakages.

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Maintenance
4.5 Maintenance chart
With each maintenance interval perform also

the work for shorter preceeding intervals.
Pos. Description Note
Maintenance every day
4.6 Clean machine/engine
4.7 Clean the air filter
4.8 Check the engine oil level
4.9 Check the fuel level
4.10 Check the sprinkler system water level
Maintenance every month
4.11 Clean cooling fins and cooling air intakes
4.12 Check the transmission oil level
4.13 Clean, grease the leaf spring on the transmission
Maintenance every 6 months
4.14 Changing the engine oil (1x per year)
4.15 Clean, check the spark plug
4.16 Clean the fuel sludge filter
4.17 Check the rubber buffers
4.18 Check the V-belt
4.19 Check, grease the drive chain
4.20 Tension, change the V-belt/chain
Dim. mm (inch)
4.21 Change the air filter
4.22 Check, adjust the valve clearance
4.23 Clean the fuel strainer
4.24 Change the transmission oil
As required
4.25 Water sprinkler system, maintenance in case of frost
4.26 Adjust the scrapers
4.27 Adjust the scrapers Observe tightening torques
4.28 Preserving the engine

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Maintenanceeveryday
4.6 Cleaning machine/engine 4.7 Cleaning the air filter
i Note
The condition of the air filter depends on the dust

in the combustion air. It must be cleaned several
times per day, if necessary.
Fig. 25
l Do not hold the water jet directly into the air fil-
ter/carburettor 1 (Fig. 25), the starter/air intake
(2) and the oil warning light/start switch (3).
l Run the engine after each cleaning to evapo-

rate all water and to avoid corrosion. Fig. 26
l Remove the cover 1 (Fig. 26) and pull the foam

insert (2) from the paper insert (3).
! Caution
Make sure, that no dust falls into the carburet-

tor.
Visual inspection/cleaning
l Check both inserts thoroughly for holes and

cracks and replace them if necessary.

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4.8 Checking the engine oil lev-

el
i Note
Park the machine on level ground, so that the en-

gine is in a horizontal position.
Fig. 27
Cleaning the filter
l Clean the paper insert 3 (Fig. 27) by tapping it

lightly or blowing it carefully out from inside to
outside with dry, clean compressed air.
l Wash the foam insert (2) in warm soapy water,

rinse it and let it dry thoroughly.
l Soak the foam insert in clean engine oil, press Fig. 28

excess oil out.
l Stop the engine.
l Check the seal ring 4 (Fig. 26), use a new one

l Unscrew the oil filler plug 1 (Fig. 28).
if necessary.
l The oil level must reach to the edge of the filler
bore, top up oil if necessary.
For quality of oil refer to the table of fuels and

lubricants.
l Check the seal ring on the filler plug, use a

new one if necessary.
l Screw the filler plug back in.

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For quality of fuel refer to the table of fuels and

4.9 Checking the fuel level lubricants.
l Fill in fuel through a funnel with strainer (Fig.

30).
! Danger
l Close the tank tightly.
When working on the fuel system do not spill
any fuel, no open fire, do not smoke. Fire haz-
ard.
Do not refuel in closed rooms.
Fig. 29
l Close the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 29).
Fig. 30
l Clean the area around the filler cap, remove

the filler cap.

! Caution
Dirty fuel can cause engine failures.
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4.10 Checking the water level
Fig. 31
l Open the cover 1 (Fig. 31) and check the water

level.
l Top up water if necessary and close the cover

again.
i Note
In case of frost observe the special notes "water

sprinkler system, maintenance in case of frost"
(section 4.25).
Make sure, that the breather bore in the cover is

free.
The water tank can be removed.

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Maintenanceeverymonth
4.11 Cleaning the cooling fins 4.12 Checking the transmission

and the cooling air intakes oil level
i Note
Park the machine on level ground, so that the en-

gine is in horizontal position.
Fig. 32
l Brush off dry dirt from the cooling fins and the
cooling air intake openings with a suitable
brush and blow it out with compressed air (Fig.
32).
Fig. 33
l Use cold cleansing agent if the engine is cov- Check the oil level in the sight glass (Fig. 33).
l
ered with oily dirt.
l Top up transmission oil if necessary.
l Let it soak in for a while, clean it off with water
or a steam jet and blow it out with compressed For quality of oil refer to the table of fuels and
air. lubricants.
l Run the engine warm to avoid corrosion.
! Danger
Do not hold the water jet directly into the air fil-
ter/carburettor, starter/air intake and oil warn-
ing light/starter switch.

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4.13 Cleaning, greasing the leaf

spring on the transmission
Fig. 34
l Unscrew the cover from the transmission.
l Clean and grease the leaf spring 1 (Fig. 34)

and the control 2.
For quality of grease refer to the table of fuels

and lubricants.

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Maintenanceevery6months
4.14 Changing the engine oil
i Note
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
! Danger
There is a danger of scalding when draining

hot engine oil.
! Caution
Fig. 36
Catch draining oil and dispose of in a way
harmless to the environment. Environmental l Place the engine horizontally and fill in oil
hazard! through the filler opening (Fig. 36).
For quality and quantity of oil refer to the table

of fuels and lubricants.
l Check the oil level with the engine in horizontal

position after a short test run.
The oil level must reach the edge of the filler bore.
Fig. 35
l Unscrew the oil filler plug 1 (Fig. 35).
l Unscrew the oil drain plug (2), tilt the machine

back, drain all oil and catch it.
l Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new seal ring

(3).

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4.15 Cleaning, checking the 4.16 Cleaning the fuel sludge fil-
spark plug ter
! Danger ! Danger
There is a danger of burning when the engine When working on the fuel system do not spill
is hot! any fuel, no open fire, do not smoke. Fire haz-
ard.
Fig. 37
Fig. 39
l Pull the spark plug socket 1 (Fig. 37) off and
unscrew the spark plug. l Close the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 39).
l Unscrew the fuel sludge filter (2) and clean it

with petrol.
l Screw the fuel sludge filter tightly in with a new

seal ring (3).
Fig. 38
l Check the spark plug visually and clean it if

necessary (Fig. 38).

i Note
Change the spark plug in case of extreme com-

bustion residuals or burned-off electrode. Make
sure that the heat value of the spark plug is cor-
rect.
l Check the electrode gap with a feeler gauge, if

necessary adjust the gap to 0.7 - 0.8 mm.
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4.17 Checking the rubber buffers 4.18 Checking the vibration sys-
tem V-belt
Fig. 40
l Check the condition and tight fit of all rubber Fig. 41

buffers 1 (Fig. 40), replace if necessary.
l Remove the protective cover.
l Check the condition and tension of the V-belt,

change the V-belt if it is damaged (Fig. 41).
Check the depressing measurement of approx.

10 mm

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4.19 Check, grease the drive 4.20 Tensioning, changing V-

chain belt/chain
Tensioning V-belt/chain
! Danger
When lifting the machine do not step under

loads being lifted.
Fig. 42
l Remove the protective cover.
l Check the condition and tension of the chain

(Fig. 42).
The depressing measurement on the longest

free section must not exceed 10 mm.
Fig. 43
l Remove all old grease and apply new grease.
l Lift the machine slightly up as shown in (Fig.
For quality of grease refer to the table of fuels 43).
and lubricants.
l Remove the gear cover.
l Reinstall the protective cover.

Fig. 44
l Loosen all fastening screws 1 (Fig. 44).
l Loosen the fastening screw (2).
i Note
V-belt and chain will be tensioned by the weight of

the drum.
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Maintenance every year
Maintenanceeveryyear
4.21 Changing the air filter 4.22 Checking, adjusting the

valve clearance
i Note
The condition of the air filter depends decisively on i Note

the amount of dust in the air.
Check and adjust the valve clearance only when
the engine is cold.
Fig. 45
l Remove the cover 1 (Fig. 45). Fig. 46
l Dispose of the foam insert (2) and the paper fil- l Pull the spark plug socket 1 (Fig. 46) off.
ter (3).
l Pull the ventilation hose (2) off.
l Remove the valve cover with gasket (4).

! Caution
l Move the piston to the upper dead center of
No dust must fall into the carburettor.
the compaction stroke.
l Install a new filter.
l Insert a new seal ring (4).
l Reinstall the cover (1).

Fig. 47
l Therefore adjust the triangular mark 1 (Fig. 47)

on the starter pulley to the upper bore (2).
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4.23 Cleaning the fuel strainer
! Danger

ard.
Fig. 48
i Note
Outlet valve 1 (Fig. 48) = valve clearance 0.20 mm

Inlet valve = valve clearance 0.15 mm
Fig. 50
l Open the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 50).
l Unscrew the fuel sludge filter (2), drain and

catch all fuel.
l Clean the fuel sludge filter (2) with petrol.
l Reinstall the fuel sludge filter with a new seal

ring (3) tightly.
Fig. 49
l Check the valve clearance 1 (Fig. 49) with a

feeler gauge. For adjusting hold the hexagon
nut (4) on the rocker arm and loosen the coun-
ter nut (3).
l Adjust the hexagon nut (4) on the rocker arm

so that the feeler gauge fits through the gap
between rocker arm and valve with only little
resistance after retightening the counter nut
(3).

l Insert a new gasket 4 (Fig. 49), push the ven-

tilation hose (2) into the socket (5) and fasten Fig. 51
the valve cover evenly. Remove the fuel tank.
l
l Unscrew the hexagon nut 1 (Fig. 51) and the

hexagon screw (2).
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4.24 Changing the transmission

oil
! Caution
Catch running out oil and dispose of in a way

harmless to the environment.
Environmental hazard!
l Remove the water tank.
Fig. 52
l Open the hose clamp 1 (Fig. 52), pull the hose

off.
l Unscrew the fuel strainer (2).
l Clean the fuel strainer, check the condition of

the strainer screen (holes). Use a new one if
necessary.
l Insert a new seal ring (3).
l Screw the fuel strainer (2) in tightly, fasten the

hose (1) and reinstall the fuel tank.
Fig. 53
l Remove the cover from the transmission and

unscrew the filler plug 1 (Fig. 54).
l Unscrew the drain plug 2 (Fig. 53), tilt the ma-

chine to the front and catch running out oil.
l Reinstall the drain plug with a new seal ring

(3).

Fig. 54
l Fill in new transmission oil through the filler

bore 2 (Fig. 54).
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As required
Asrequired
4.25 Water sprinkler system, 4.26 Adjusting the scrapers

maintenance in case of frost
! Caution
The water sprinkler system must be emptied or

filled with an antifreeze mixture if there is a risk
of frost.
Fig. 56
l Loosen the fastening screws 2 (Fig. 56).
l Adjust the scrapers (1) until they touch the

drum lightly (slight bending of the plastic in-
sert).
l Retighten the fastening screws.

Fig. 55
l Remove the water tank.
l Drain all water out of the tank by removing the

plastic plug 1 (Fig. 55).
l Push the plastic plug back on.
l Fill the antifreeze mixture (water and anti-

freeze agent, e. g. glysanthene) into the tank.

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As required
4.27 Tightening torques for 4.28 Preserving the engine

screws with metric unified
thread
! Danger

Tightening torques * in Nm (ftlb).
ard.
If the engine is to be shut down for a longer pe-

riod of time (e.g. during the winter) we recom-
mend the following preserving measures for
the engine to avoid corrosion:
Clean the engine:
l With cold cleansing agent or, even better, with

a steam cleaner.
l Run the engine to warm it up and shut it down.
l Drain the still warm engine oil and fill in new

Fig. 57
engine oil.
* Strength class for screws with untreated, non-lu-
l Drain all fuel from the tank.
bricated surface. The quality designation of the
screw is marked on the screw heads.
8.8 = 8 G
10.9 = 10 K
12.9 = 12 K
The values result in a 90% utilization of the screws

yielding point at a coefficient of friction of total =
0.14.
The tightening torques are checked with torque

wrenches.
The above mentioned tightening torques do not

apply when using MoS2 lubricants.
Fig. 58
i Note
l Open the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 58).
Self locking nuts must always be replaced after
l Unscrew the fuel sludge filter (2), empty it and
they have been loosened.
reinstall it with a new seal ring (3).
l Unscrew the carburettor drain plug (4), drain

all fuel from the carburettor and reinstall the
screw.

! Danger
There is a danger of burning when working on

a hot engine!
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Trouble shooting
5.1 General notes
The following work must only be carried out by

qualified and trained personnel or by the
BOMAG sales service.
Please observe strictly the safety regulations

in chapter 2 of these operating and mainte-
nance instructions.
Faults occur frequently due to the fact, that the

machine has not been properly operated or serv-
iced. Therefore, whenever a fault occurs, read
through these instructions on correct operation
and maintenance. If you cannot locate the cause
of the fault or eliminate it yourself by following the
trouble shooting charts, you should contact our
customer service departments at our branch office
or dealers.
On the following pages you will find a selection of

fault remedies. It is quite obvious that we were not
able to list all possible causes for faults.

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Trouble shooting
5.2 Engine trouble shooting
Faults Possible cause Remedy
Engine does not Fuel tank empty top up fuel

start
Fuel system blocked Clean the fuel strainer in the carburettor
Fuel nozzle blocked Clean the fuel nozzle
No ignition spark Change the spark plug, have the fault cor-
rected
Starter switch defective Change the starter switch
Engine does not Starter defective Change the starter

turn when actu-
ating the starter
Engine stops Fuel strainer in carburettor blocked Clean

frequently
Engine will not Throttle control defective Have fault corrected

run with full
Air filter blocked Clean or replace the filter insert
speed
Engine defective Change the engine/have engine repaired
Carburettor defective Change the carburettor
Engine runs with Centrifugal clutch defective Change the centrifugal clutch
high speed but
V-belt broken Change the V-belt
no vibration

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Single drum vibratory roller

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Single drum vibratory roller

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3.6 Driving the machine 3.7 Driving the machine with

Soil conditions and weather influences impair

Do not drive on gradients exceeding the maxi-

Make sure that your drive range is free of ob-

Danger when reversing.

l Choke on engine is open.

l If the operator is pressed against an obstacle

Do not use the machine if the safety control is

l Throttle lever 1 (Fig. 14) in position "I" (detent

l Choose the desired travel direction by means

Position "A" = forward(infinitely)

Position "B" = reverse (infinitely).

Operate the travel control lever only slowly, as

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l When releasing the travel control lever it will

For short breaks always return the throttle lever to

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4.1 General Notes for Mainte- 4.2 Fuels and Lubricants

l Clean the vibratory plate and the engine thor-

l Place the vibratory plate on an even surface

l Perform maintenance only when the engine is

l Catch running out oils and fuel in a way harm-

Frequent causes of failures

l Incorrect, insufficient maintenance.

If you cannot find the reason for a fault by following

Too viscous lubrication oil will cause difficulties

Because lubricant oil changes its viscosity with the

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operating area of the engine is decisive for the

If the temperature occasionally falls below the limit

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3.1 General notes 3.2 Checks before starting

l Park the machine on ground as level as possi-

l Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leakages.

l Check the condition of engine and machine.

l Check all screwed connections for tight fit.

l Neutral position of the travel control lever (the

l Check the fuel lever. Use only standard grade

l Check the water level for the water sprinkler

l Check the engine oil level.

l Check the scrapers, adjust if necessary.

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Warm engine or warm ambient temper-

The engine is provided with a low oil level safe-

l Do not operate the lever 2 (Fig. 7) for the

l Move the throttle lever 1 (Fig. 5) to position "I"

Cold engine or cold ambient tempera-

l Open the fuel valve 1 (Fig. 6) by turning it in di-