PREPARATION OF VIBRATORY ROLLER FOR USE SP848
1 Check for shortage or damage. When the machine is received from the carrier, complete inspection for damage
should be made. Initiation of claims, if any, shortage or damage, should be made at this time. A description should be
made on the freight bill.
2
Disconnect the steering lock link (painted red) between roll frame and main frame. Refer figure 5
3.
Remove any protective material that may be covering instrument panel gauges, plates, open ports, etc.
4. Battery is shipped dry. Fill with electrolyte (provided) to level. Check battery cables for tightness and proper polarity.
See page76.
5. Clean off excess paint or grease from steering cylinder rod.
6. Refer to engine manual to prepare engine for running.
7
Fill engine fuel tank.
8. Prestart-up inspection.
CAUTION
If roller is to be pushed or towed, the two speed transmission (shift lever) must be in neutral position
a. Check oil level in hydraulic oil reservoir (Sight gauge.)
b. Check oil level in the 2-speed transmission case See Lubrication Chart
c.
Check oil level in axle differential and wheel ends. See Lubrication Chart.
d. Check air pressure in tires 23.1 x 26 diamond tread - 15 PSI (SP848)
e. Check air pressure in pneumatic Isolators - 25 PSI.
f.
Grease all fittings See Lubrication Chart
g. Vibrator bearings (one each side of roller drum) requires special grease. *Fill grease gun (provided) with
Shell Darian EP-2 cartridges (#502-223-80) shipped with machine Lubricate two (2) vibrator bearings with ten (10)
strokes of gun, each side Place gun In tool box
9. Check maximum frequency setting - both forward and reverse * Darina grease cartridges (P/N 502-223-80, 10
pack)
a. Maximum frequency may be ordered from Rexnord Inc , Milwaukee SP848 - 1800 VPM
b Check maximum frequency with engine at full throttle (2450 RPM) If maximum frequency setting Is not
correct, adjust stop screws on Sundstrand pump lever Pump is at flywheel end of engine and is accessible from
below. See page 17.
10 Check operation of controls.
a
Check neutral points - adjust below instrument panel, if necessary.
b Check operating friction Adjust cable brake, one on each cable below instrument panel. Tighten just enough
so that the control handle will hold its position.
11. Check operation of vibration meter. Gauge reading on instrument panel should generally read between "1" and
"8" while vibration.
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