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Foreword These BOMAG machines are products from For your own personal safety you should only F oreword the wide range of BOMAG machines for earth use original spare parts from BOMAG. work, asphalt and refuse compaction as well In the course of technical development we re- as stabilizers/recyclers.
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Table of Contents Technical Data Safety regulations Indicators and Controls 3.1 General notes 3.2 Description of indicators and control elements Operation 4.1 General 4.2 Tests before taking into operation 4.3 Folding down the steering rod 4.4 Starting the engine 4.5 Work/operation 4.6 Shut down the engine 4.7 Loading Maintenance...
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Technical Data Fig. 4 Dimensions in mm H 1460 BPR 25/40 1460 BPR 25/50 BPR 25/40 BPR 25/50 Weights Operating weight (CECE) Basic weight Travel characteristics Max. working speed m/min Max. gradability (depending on soil) Drive Engine manufacturer Honda Honda Type GX 160 GX 160...
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Technical Data BPR 25/40 BPR 25/50 Exciter system Frequency Centrifugal force Filling capacities Fuel Water Engine oil Subject to technical alterations. BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50 BOMAG...
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Technical Data The following noise and vibration data acc. to - EC Machine Regulation edition 2006/42/EC - the noise regulation 2000/14/EG, noise protection guideline 2003/10/EC - Vibration Protection Regulation 2002/44/EC were determined during conditions typical for this type of equipment and by application of harmo- nized standards.
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Safety regulations General Any danger caused by intended use is the sole re- sponsibility of the customer or driver/operator, the This BOMAG machine has been built in com- manufacturer cannot be made liable. pliance with the latest technical standard and Examples for unintended use are: complies with the applicable regulations and Dragging the machine along as a measure of...
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Safety regulations Who is allowed to work with the ma- Note chine? Paragraphs marked like this contain technical in- formation for the optimal economical use of the The machine must only be operated by trained machine. and authorized persons who are at least 18 years of age.
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Safety regulations Use only machines which are serviced at regular Keep unauthorized persons away from the ma- intervals. chine. Do not use any starting aids like start pilot or ether. Do not perform maintenance work while the motor is running. Starting and operation of the machine is Park the machine on level, firm ground.
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Safety regulations Safety stickers on the machine Keep safety stickers in good condition and legible and follow their meaning. Replace damaged and illegible safety stickers. BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50 BOMAG...
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Safety regulations Fig. 5 Stickers and decals BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50 Information sticker "Gasoline" Brief operating instructions Information sticker "Lashing points" Maintenance sticker Information sticker "Lifting point" Information sticker "Throttle lever" Information sticker "Travel lever" Information sticker "Guaranteed sound capac- ity level"...
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Safety regulations Fig. 6 Information sticker "Open choke and fuel valve" BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50 BOMAG...
Indicators and Controls 3.1 General notes 3.2 Description of indicators and control elements Please read this section thoroughly before operat- ing this machine if you are not yet conversant with the indicators and control elements. All functions are described in detail hereunder. Paragraph 4 Operation contains only concise de- scriptions of the individual operating steps.
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Indicators and Controls Fig. 9 Fig. 11 No. 6 = Choke lever No. 9 = Recoil starter Position "left" = Choke closed Position "right" = Choke open No. 7 = Fuel cock Position "left" = Fuel tap closed. Position "right" = Fuel tap open Fig.
Operation 4.1 General 4.2 Tests before taking into op- eration If you are not yet acquainted with the controls and indicating elements on this machine you The following inspections must be carried out be- should thoroughly read chapter 3 “Indicators fore each working day or before a longer working and control elements”...
Operation 4.3 Folding down the steering Starting the engine Danger Exhaust gases are highly dangerous! Always ensure an adequate supply of fresh air when starting and operating in closed rooms and trenches! Danger Danger of accident! Before starting make sure that there are no persons in the danger area of engine or ma- chine and that all safety installations are in place.
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Operation Caution Do NOT operate the choke lever when the en- gine is warm or at high ambient temperatures. Caution The engine is equipped with low oil level safety shut-down. The engine cannot be started if the oil level is too low. Fig.
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Operation Fig. 20 Fig. 22 Pull the rope by the starter handle quickly and Set the throttle lever (Fig. 22) to position powerful as far out as possible (Fig. 20). "MIN". Run the engine warm for approx. 1 to 2 min- Caution utes in idle speed.
Operation Engine "drowned" 4.5 Work/operation Note When the choke is closed and the starter rope is Danger pulled several times, the engine draws in too much Danger of accident! fuel and will probably not start. Operate the machine only with the steering rod Remedy folded down.
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Operation Drive forward Fig. 26 Pull the travel lever (Fig. 26) back, until the vi- Fig. 25 bratory plate has reached the desired speed in Push the travel lever (Fig. 25) forward, until the reverse. vibratory plate has reached the desired speed. The machines vibrates backwards with a speed The machines drives with a speed which corre- which corresponds to the travel lever position.
Operation 4.6 Shut down the engine Caution Do not shut the engine down all of the sudden from full speed, but let it idle for a while for temperature equalization. Fig. 30 Close the fuel tap (Fig. 30) by turning in direc- tion of arrow.
Operation 4.7 Loading Danger Danger of accident! Make sure that persons are not endangered by the machine tipping or sliding off. Lash the machine down, so that it is secured against rolling, sliding and turning over. For lifting the machine attach the lifting gear only to the lifting point (cross strut on the en- Fig.
Maintenance Do not let the hose stir up the slurry at the bot- 5.1 General notes on mainte- tom of the drum. nance Do not draw off fuel from near the bottom of the drum. When performing maintenance work ensure strict The rest in the drum is not suitable for the en- compliance with the respective safety instructions gine and should only be used for cleaning pur-...
Maintenance Oil quality 5.2 Fuels and lubricants You should preferably use oils of API-quality class SF or SG, SHPD oils or CCMC-D4-D5-PD2 oils. The API-classification is used to classify the oil Engine oil quality. Use winter grade engine oil for winter operation! The oil manufacturer is solely responsible for as- In order to assure perfect cold starting it is import signing a product to a certain quality class.
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Maintenance type HV according to ISO 6743/3. The viscosity in- dex (VI) must be at least 150. (Observe the infor- mation of the manufacturer). BOMAG BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50...
Maintenance 5.3 Table of fuels and lubri- cants Assembly Fuel or lubricant Quantity approx. Summer Winter Attention Observe the level marks Engine - Engine oil Engine oil API SF or SG 0,6 l to oil level mark SAE 10W/30 (-20 °C to +30 °C) SAE 10W/40 (-20 °C to +40 °C) SAE 10W/40 (-15 °C to +40 °C) SAE 30 (+10 °C to...
Maintenance 5.4 Running-in instructions The following maintenance work must be per- formed when running in new machines or overhauled engines: Caution During the running-in period, up to approx. 200 operating hours, check the engine oil level twice every day. Depending on the load the engine is subjected to, the oil consumption will drop to the normal level after approx.
Maintenance 5.5 Maintenance table With all maintenance intervals perform also the work for shorter preceding service inter- vals. Maintenance work Comment Clean machine / engine Check the engine oil level Dipstick mark Check the fuel level Fill the water tank 5.10 Clean the air filter in case of extreme dust...
Maintenance every day Maintenance every day 5.6 Clean machine / engine Check the engine oil level Caution Caution Dirty operating conditions, particularly lubri- Park the machine on level ground so that the cation oil and fuel deposits on the cooling fins engine is in horizontal position.
Maintenance every day 5.8 Check the fuel level 5.9 Filling the water tank Danger Caution Fire hazard! Dirty or contaminated water can block the noz- zles! When working on the fuel system do not use open fire, do not smoke, do not spill any fuel. Fill only with clean water.
Wartung wöchentlich Wartung wöchen tlich 5.10 Clean air filter Danger Do not use gasoline or cleansers with a low flash-point to clean the air filter element. This could cause fire or an explosion. Caution Do not run the engine without an air filter, since this could cause premature wear of the engine.
Maintenance every month After a sufficient soaking time clean off with a Maintenance every m onth 5.11 Clean the cooling fins and water or steam jet and blow out with com- the cooling air intake open- pressed air. ings Run the engine warm for a while to avoid cor- rosion.
Maintenance every 6 months Maintenance every 6 m onths 5.12 Change the engine oil Danger Danger of scalding! When draining off hot oil. Caution Environmental damage! Catch old oil and dispose of environmentally. Fig. 42 Fill in fresh engine oil through the filler opening Note (Fig.
Maintenance every 6 months Check the electrode gap with a feeler gauge, if 5.13 Checking, cleaning the necessary adjust the gap to 0,7 to 0,8 mm. spark plug Screw the spark plug in by hand and tighten it until it bottoms. Danger Note Danger of burning on hot engine!
Maintenance every 6 months 5.14 Cleaning the fuel sludge fil- 5.15 Check the oil level in the vi- brator housing Note Danger Park the machine on level ground. Fire hazard! Clean the area around the level plug. Gasoline is easily inflammable, do not spill any gasoline.
Maintenance every 6 months Changing the V-belt 5.16 Check the V-belt tension, if necessary replace the V- belt Checking the V-belt Fig. 48 Disassemble the safety cover (1) (Fig. 48). Loosen screw (2). Remove the front disc (3) from the centrifugal clutch.
Maintenance every year Check the valve clearance Maintenance every year 5.17 Checking, adjusting the valve clearance Note Check and adjust only when the engine is cold. Fig. 51 Check the valve clearance with a feeler gauge on both valves (1) (Fig. 51). Note Exhaust valve clearance: 0.20 mm Fig.
Maintenance every year 5.18 Clean the fuel screen Note Clean the fuel screen filter only when the engine is cold. Caution Fire hazard! Gasoline is easily inflammable, do not spill. When working on the fuel system do not use Fig. 54 open fire, do not smoke.
Maintenance every year 5.19 Change the oil in the vibra- tor housing Note Park the machine on even and level ground. Environment Catch running out old oil, do not let it seep into the ground and dispose off environmentally. Clean the area around breather and drain Fig.
Maintenance every year 5.20 Check the hydraulic oil level Caution Park the machine horizontally. Environment Catch running out old oil, do not let it seep into the ground and dispose off environmentally. Fig. 58 Tilt the machine to the opposite side and se- cure it properly (Fig.
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Maintenance every year Fig. 64 Fig. 62 Check whether the hydraulic oil level is ap- Note prox. 40 mm below the filler opening (Fig. 62) (see mark on steering rod head), top up hy- Lay a cloth down before loosening the venting draulic oil if necessary.
Maintenance every year 5.21 Check the rubber buffers Fig. 66 Screw in and tighten the plug (Fig. 66). Fig. 67 Check all rubber buffers (Fig. 67) for tight fit, cracks and damage and replace immediately if damaged. BOMAG BPR 25/40, BPR 25/50...
As required As r equired 5.22 Change the dry air filter Caution Do not use gasoline or hot fluids to clean the filter cartridge. Dry air filter cartridges with damaged filter ele- ment or seal ring must be replaced in any case. It is therefore recommended to keep at least one filter element in stock.
As required 5.23 Tightening the screws Note Self locking nuts must always be replaced by new ones after they have been unscrewed. Fig. 71 Pull the foam rubber insert over the paper ele- ment (Fig. 71). Insert the air filter correctly and tighten the wing nut.
As required Caution 5.24 Engine conservation Mark a machine with a conserved engine by at- taching a clearly visible warning tag. 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 conservation measures for the engine to avoid corrosion: Clean the engine including the cooling system:...
Trouble shooting 6.1 General notes The following work must only be carried out by qualified and trained personnel or by the BOMAG sales service. Strictly observe the safety regulations. Malfunctions are frequently caused by incorrect operation of the machine or insufficient mainte- nance.
Trouble shooting 6.2 Engine problems Fault Possible cause Remedy Engine does not Fuel tank empty Fill in fuel start Fuel system clogged Clean the fuel screen in the carburettor Fuel nozzle clogged Clean the fuel nozzle No ignition spark Clean spark plug Replace spark plug Engine switch defective Replace the engine switch...
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