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PIN (S/N) *68820280* CA280D PIN (S/N) *68920280* One of Dynapac’s medium heavy vibratory soil compactors is the CA280. It is available in a solely wheel-driven version and in a wheel-and-drum-driven version, called CA280D. All types of base courses and reinforcement courses can be compacted to considerable depth.
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, The manufacturer’s instructions noted in the and other reproductive harm. engine manual also apply. This is placed under a separate flap in the roller’s product folder. CA280 M280EN1...
GlycoShell or equivalent. 50/50 mixture with water Anti-freeze down to about -35°C (-31°F). Other lubricants are required for driving in extremely high or low ambient temperatures. See the “Special instructions” chapter, or consult Dynapac. Engine, oil level Air filter Engine, oil filter...
Model Guaranteed Acoustic Acoustic acoustic pressure level, pressure level, power level operator’s ear operator’s ear dB(A) LwA (platform) (cab) dB(A) dB(A) LpA CA280 Noise level can vary when driving on different courses and with different seat positions. CA280 M280EN1...
Replace as required Grease the steering joints Grease the steering cylinder brackets Check tightness of the wheel nuts Check the tire pressure After the first 50 hours of operation change only the drum oil and all the oil filters. CA280 M280EN1...
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Every 2000 hours of operation (yearly) Items in Measure See page Comments fig. 1 8, 9 Change the hydraulic fluid Change oil in the drum cartridge Change oil in the drum gearbox Accessory D Lubricate the Forward/Reverse controls CA280 M280EN1...
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Tighten the screws. Fig. 2 Scrapers 1. Scraper blade 2. Screws (x4) CA280 Double steel scrapers (Optional) Loosen the screws (2) and adjust the scraper blade to 20 mm (0.8 in). Tighten the screws. Repeat the procedure on the other scraper.
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To bleed the 1. Max. level system, run the engine warm and increase 2. Min. level speed to maximum revs, then switch off the 3. Filler cap engine and top up to the correct level. CA280 M280EN1...
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(1). Top off with hydraulic fluid according to the lubricant specification if the level is too low. Fig. 9 Hydraulic reservoir 1. Sight glass 2. Filler pipe CA280 M280EN1...
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After testing the brakes, set the forward/reverse lever (2) in neutral. Pull out the reserve/parking brake knob. The roller is now ready for operation. Fig. 10 Control panel 1. Reserve/parking brake knob 2. Forward/reverse lever 3. Brake warning lamp CA280 M280EN1...
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To change the backup filter (4), pull the old filter out of its holder, insert a new one and reassemble the air cleaner in the reverse order in relation to the instructions in the figure above. Fig. 13 Air filter 4. Backup filter CA280 M280EN1...
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This will prevent contamination from entering the nipples. Fig. 16 Steering cylinder, right side 3. Lubricant nipple right rear steering cylinder mount (x1) 4. Lubricant nipple left rear steering cylinder mount (x1) CA280 M280EN1...
Check both wheels and all nuts. (Applies only on new machine or newly fitted wheels.) When pumping the tires, see the safety manual that accompanies the roller. Note: The tires are filled with liquid, so they are heavier than normal. CA280 M280EN1...
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Check the oil level in the same way in the other plan- etary gearing of the rear axle. Fig. 19 Level check - planetary gearing, std 1. Level/Filler plug Fig. 20 Level check - planetary gearing, accessory 1. Level/Filler plug CA280 M280EN1...
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1. Indicator pin Drum cartridge – Checking the oil level Wipe the filling plug and level plug clean from dirt. Unscrew the filling plug (1). Fig. 23 Roller, right-hand side 1. Filler plug 2. Drain plug 3. Level plug CA280 M280EN1...
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Do not overfill with oil – risk for overheating. 3. Level plug Drum cartridge – Cleaning the ventilation screw Clean the drum ventilation hole. The hole is required to eliminate excess pressure inside the drum. Fig. 25 Drum 1. Ventilated screw CA280 M280EN1...
10–15 mm (0.4-0.6 in). Use the blade of a knife or pointed object to assist when checking. Ensure that the fastening screws (2) are tightened. Fig. 28 Drum, vibration side 1. Rubber element 2. Fastening screws CA280 M280EN1...
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Discard used batteries in a proper way. Batteries contains lead, which is detrimental to the environment. Before doing any electric welding on the machine, disconnect the battery ground cable and then all electrical connections to the alternator. CA280 M280EN1...
Fill oil according to the engine manual. Replace the engine oil filter (2) at the same time. See also engine Fig. 32 Left side of engine instruction manual. 1. Drain plug 2. Oil filter Dispose of the drained oil and filter in an approved manner. CA280 M280EN1...
Start the engine and ensure that there is no leakage of hydraulic fluid from the filter. Check the fluid level in the sight glass (3) and top off as required. Ensure that ventilation (extraction) is adequate if the engine is run indoors. Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. CA280 M280EN1...
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Replace the main filter of the air cleaner, even if it has not yet been cleaned five times, see every 50 hours of operation for changing the filter. Fig. 37 Air cleaner 1. Locking flaps 2. Cover 3. Main filter 4. Backup filter 5. Filter housing CA280 M280EN1...
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Note: It takes a while for the oil to flow into the axle. Do not fill the entire volume all at once. Fig. 38 Rear axle Refit the oil-level/filler plug. Use transmission oil, see 1. Level/Filler plug the lubrication specification. 2. Drain plugs CA280 M280EN1...
Fill with oil to lower edge of level hole. Clean and screw the plug back into place and repeat the procedure on the other side. Use transmission oil. See lubricant specification. Std. Accessory Fig. 40 Planetary gearing / filling position 1. Plug CA280 M280EN1...
“Drum cartridge – Checking the oil level”. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Fig. 43 Drum, right side 1. Filler plug Ensure that only MOBIL SHC 629 is used in 2. Drain plug 3. Level plug the cartridges. CA280 M280EN1...
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Controls and pivoted joints – Lubrication Lubricate the forward/reverse control mechanism. Unscrew the two screws (2) and take off the protective cover (1). Oil the mechanism. Refit the cover and screws. Fig. 46 Operator’s station 1. Forward/Reverse lever 2. Screws CA280 M280EN1...
* Place the instrument cover on the steering column. Cover the entire machine with a tarpaulin, which should hand some way off the ground. If possible, store the roller indoors, preferably in a building with a uniform temperature. CA280 M280EN1...
When using an auxiliary battery to assist starting, Starting aid always connect the positive terminal of the auxiliary battery to the positive terminal of the roller battery, and negative to negative. CA280 M280EN1...
The fuses are of the flat pin type. The fuel solenoid relay (2) and the start relay (3) are also located here. Main fuse 30 A (Green) Fig. 53 Engine compartment (Cummins stage 1 engine) 1. Main fuse 2. Fuel solenoid relay 3. Start relay CA280 M280EN1...
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