SECTION I
GENERAL
1-1. Purpose. To provide User and Support personnel supplemental maintenance and repair parts instructions that
have special application to Commercial Construction Equipment (CCE) items.
1-2. Scope. This publication applies to Department of the Army Units, Organizations and Activities that use and/or
support the CCE Self- Propelled Vibratory Roller, Rexnord Model SP-848.
1-3. CCE Item. The term "CCE Item" used in this publication applies to a standard commercial item of commercial
equipment that has been approved for a specific TOE requirements and is procured and supported under the CCE
System Plan. This plan permits maximum utilization of the civilian construction industry's competitive research and
development, manufacturer's equipment publications and commercial sources for repair parts.
1-4. Description. The CCE Vibratory Self-Propelled, High Impact, Single Smooth Drum Roller manufactured by
Rexnord Inc. is powered by an in-line three cylinder Detroit Diesel Engine. This engine (3-53 series) is used in other
construction equipment items currently in the Army System. Engine power is transmitted to the final drive by using a
hydrostatic drive with a 2-speecd transmission. The steering is articulated, full power hydraulic type.
1-5. Operational Concept. The CCE Self-Propelled Vibratory Roller is intended for use in construction operations, i.e.,
road construction and repair, airfield and port construction. Primary tasks are compacting new road beds of soil, sand or
gravel preparatory to laying of asphalt pavements. Secondary uses are compaction of pavement base courses and
stabilized bases.
1-6. Procurement Status. The procurement contract number is DLA700-78-C-8327 and was awarded on 21 Sep 78 for
a total of 64 units.
1-7.
Equipment Publications.
a. Initially two sets of the manufacturer's commercial publications will be overpacked and shipped with each
Roller (reference Appendix A).
b.
The overpacked publications are located in the tool box built into the Roller frame.
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