General Information - MULTIQUIP V305EK Operation Manual

The V305EK Vibratory Roller is a walk-behind vibratory
roller specifically designed for the compaction and patching
of asphalt type surfaces.
The compaction force is delivered by a 29-inch wide steel
drum with beveled edges to help prevent asphalt marring.
A fully enclosed hydrostatic drive system offers a variable
speed control as well as smooth acceleration and braking.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM
This hydrostatic design offers a smooth performance,
because of a fully integrated hydrostatically-actuated drive
system, which provides a variable speed control under
varying load conditions. Power from the hydraulic drive
system is transferred via a drive belt to a gear reducer.
CONTROLS
The forward-reverse control lever (located on the handle)
operates the hydrostatic pump which governs the roller
speed and direction of travel. The neutral position of this
lever will cause the roller to stop. The vibration control,
when actuated, will apply a force of 4,200 vpm (vibrations
per minute). This vibratory feature is controlled by an
eccentric shaft via an operator controlled mechanical
clutch.
FREE WHEEL ENGAGEMENT LEVER
The hydrostatic transmission is equipped with a free wheel
engagement lever, which when actuated, allows the oil to
circulate freely within the roller. This allows the roller to be
moved without the engine running. This lever is only to be
used in the event the roller is disabled.
This lever is located on the side of the transmission which
faces the front of the roller. It is actuated by placing the
handle into the side-lock position. To gain access to this
lever, raise the roller's hood. DO NOT raise hood while
engine is running. STOP engine first.
NOTICE
In normal operating conditions, the roller will not move
in a forward or reverse direction unless the free wheel
engagement lever is in the engage position (forward).
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A 7 gallon (26.5 liters) water tank with a gravity feed
spray bar is provided for wetting the roll for asphaltic
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pavement rolling. The delivery system is controlled by a
mechanical lever located on the handle with three water-
flow adjustment settings.
Before starting an asphalt rolling job, be sure all spray bar
holes are clear of dirt or foreign matter and are working.
Front and rear neoprene rubber scrapers are provided to
prevent the build-up of material between the drum and
the frame.
Always use clean fresh water in the water tank. A plastic
water reservoir is provided to prevent rust. It is suggested
to drain and flush water tank and spray bars every 30 days
to help the sprinkler system operate smoothly.
TRANSPORTATION
To help transport the roller from job site to job site,
adjustable transport hooks have been provided. These
transport hooks allow an operator to place the roller on
the tailgate of a dump truck without any assistance. The
control handle of the roller can be folded vertically for ease
of transport and storage.
LIFTING THE ROLLER
When lifting of the roller is required (Figure 2), attach a
suitable hook or shackle to the lifting eye of the roller. Make
sure the lifting device is capable of lifting 1,168 lbs (530 kg).
ATTACH
TO LIFTING
DEVICE
LIFTING
EYE