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Operator’s manual Breaker Machine Type BH23, BH55, BH65 Material number 5100056213 5100056213 Version Date 12/2020 Language [us]...
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Violations of legal regulations, in particular of the copyright protection, will be subject to civil and criminal prosecu- tion. Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to change its products and their technical specifi- cations for further technical development at any time without any claim to changes to machines already delivered.
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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro- ductive harm. WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproduc- tive harm.
EC Declaration of Conformity Preface Introduction ............................. 17 Storage location of the operator's manual .................. 17 Accident prevention regulations...................... 18 Wacker Neuson Contact ......................... 19 Limitation of liability......................... 19 Labeling on the machine......................... 19 Use of the operator’s manual...................... 19 Usage Designated use ..........................
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12.1 Transport trolley .......................... 51 Technical Data 13.1 General instructions ........................ 53 13.2 Noise and vibration data ......................... 53 13.3 BH23 ............................... 53 13.4 BH55 ............................... 54 13.5 BH55rw ............................ 55 13.6 BH65 ............................... 56 13.7 Combustion engine WM80c...................... 58...
EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH23 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55rw Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Tamping and compaction work in railway construction...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55rw Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Tamping and compaction work in railway construction...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH55rw Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Tamping and compaction work in railway construction...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH65 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH65 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH65 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Product BH65 Product type Demolition breakers Function of product Breaking up materials...
This operator’s manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance or re- pair work. Such work must be carried out by Wacker Neuson Service or by technically trained personnel. The Wacker Neuson machine must be operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this oper- ator’s manual.
Preface 2.3 Accident prevention regulations Explanation of symbols Symbol Explanation 1., 2., 3… Indicates an activity. The sequence of the steps must be observed. ⇨ Indicates a result or an intermediate result of an action. ✓ Indicates prerequisites that must be established for the activity. ●...
Preface Wacker Neuson Contact 2.4 Wacker Neuson Contact Depending on the country, the Wacker Neuson contact is a Wacker Neu- son Service, a Wacker Neuson subsidiary or a Wacker Neuson dealer. On the Internet at - http://www.wackerneuson.com. Limitation of liability...
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Preface 2.7 Use of the operator’s manual Group - Type Material number (Mat. no.) BH23 27x80 CN 5100060159 BH55 27x80 5100047063 BH55 25x108 5100047104 BH55 28x160 5100047105 BH55rw 27x80 5100047100 BH55rw 28x160 5100047101 BH55rw 32x160 5100047102 BH55rw rs 27x80 5100047103...
Usage Designated use 3.1 Usage Designated use Designated use also includes observing all notes and safety instructions in this operator’s manual and observing the prescribed care and mainte- nance instructions. The machine is used for: • Breaking up of concrete and asphalt as well as soil interspersed with scree.
Safety 4.1 Safety symbols and signal words Safety Safety symbols and signal words The following symbol identifies safety instructions. It is used for warning against potential personal risk or danger. DANGER DANGER identifies a situation causing death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
• When opening of the machine and permanent removal of compo- nents. • Installation of spare parts that do not come from Wacker Neuson or are not equivalent in design and quality to the original parts. • Attachment of accessories of any kind that do not originate from Wacker Neuson.
Safety 4.5 Obligations of the operator Obligations of the operator • Know and implement applicable health and safety regulations. • In a risk assessment, identify hazards arising from working conditions at the place of use. • Create operating instructions for the operation of this machine. •...
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Safety General safety instructions 4.7 4.7.1 Workplace • Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the working environ- ment, e.g. load-bearing capacity of the floor or obstacles in the envi- ronment. • Secure work area to public transport area. • Necessary protection of walls and ceilings, e.g. in trenches. •...
Safety 4.8 Maintenance 4.7.3 Handling and use • Handle machines with care. Do not operate machines whose compo- nents or control elements are defective. Have defective components or control elements replaced immediately. Machines with defective components or control elements entail a high risk of injury! •...
Safety Safety features 4.9 Information Observe the instructions of the liquid adhesive manufacturer. 4.8.2 Vehicle fluids • Always wear protective goggles and gloves when handling vehicle fluids. Seek medical advice immediately if, for example, hydraulic oil, fuel, oil or coolant gets into the eyes. •...
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Safety 4.9 Safety features WARNING Hot exhaust! Contact may cause burns. ► Only operate the machine if the safety features are correctly fitted. ► Do not change or remove safety devices. Burn protection 1 protects the operator from radiating heat. Operator’s manual | BH | 5100056213 | 12/2020 | [us]...
Description of the Machine Safety and information labels 5.1 Description of the Machine Safety and information labels WARNING Injury hazard due to missing or damaged labels and signs! Safety labels contain important information to protect the operator. ► Keep all safety, warning and operating instructions on the machine in a clearly legible condition.
Description of the Machine 5.2 Components Risk of burns! Warning of hot surface. Guaranteed sound power level. Burn protection 1 protects the operator from radiating heat. Components Engine Filler cap Carburetor Air filter Guide cylinder Tool holder Tool holder The tool holder holds the tool. Operator’s manual | BH | 5100056213 | 12/2020 | [us]...
Handle Choke Off push button Reverse starter Have Wacker Neuson Service change the pull direction of the reversing starter if necessary (useful, for example, when driving in piles and earth- ing rods). Throttle grip The throttle grip has several positions: •...
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Description of the Machine 5.3 Control elements Fuel cock The fuel cock opens or closes the fuel supply. Off push button The off push button switches the machine off. Choke When the engine is cold or hot, additionally activate the choke to enrich the fuel-air mixture.
► Observe the dangerous goods regulations of the means of transport and the national safety guidelines. • Lean the machine upright against a solid object and secure against tipping over. Wacker Neuson recommends placing the machine on the transport trolley. Transporting the machine...
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Transportation 6.3 Transporting the machine Information Wacker Neuson recommends using the transport trolley for on-site trans- port, see Accessories on page Lift the machine by the additional handle 1. Place the machine in or on a suitable means of transport flat on the back of the hood with the additional handle pointing upwards.
Commissioning Putting into operation for the first time 7.1 Commissioning Putting into operation for the first time 7.1.1 Making the machine functional ▪ Plug the spark plug connector 1 onto the spark plug 2. Tests before commissioning Information Further information and detailed descriptions, see Maintenance on page Perform the following checks:...
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Commissioning 7.3 Changing tools Information Change of tools! No additional tools are required to change the tool. 7.3.1 Inserting and removing tools Insert tool Clean tool insert 2. Swivel out the handle 3 on the tool holder 4. Turn tool 1 into the position that is most favorable for the planned work.
Commissioning Setting the machine 7.4 Setting the machine 7.4.1 Machine with integrated switch-off device - rs (optional) Information The short-circuit plug 1 can be inserted and stored in the handle 3. The machine is only functional if the connection bushing 2 of the inte- grated disconnection device is fitted with either the remote disconnection plug or the short-circuit plug 1.
Operation 8.1 Putting into operation Operation Putting into operation WARNING Risk of hearing damage if the country-specific noise limit is ex- ceeded! Working with the machine without hearing protection can lead to hearing damage in the long-term. ► Wear ear protectors. ►...
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Operation Putting into operation 8.1 Place the machine upright and hold it with one hand. Open the fuel cock 1. Press the bellows of the fuel pump 2 about ten times, until the bel- lows is completely filled with fuel. Choke 3 - Select the setting.
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Operation 8.1 Putting into operation CAUTION Danger due to extreme dust generation! Inhalation of dust can cause damage to the health of the respiratory tract. ► Use a dust mask. ► Use sprinkler. CAUTION Health hazard due to inhalation of exhaust gases! Working in partially enclosed rooms without adequate ventilation can lead to poisoning.
Operation Operating the machine 8.2 Push the throttle grip 4 downwards (full throttle position). Slowly pull out the starter handle 3 to the compression resistance and let it roll in again slowly. Pull out starter handle firmly and evenly, not jerkily (possibly several times).
Operation 8.3 Putting out of operation NOTICE If the material is jammed, proceed as follows: ► Switch off the engine and let it cool down. ► Perform tool change (see Changing tools on page 35). ► Start the engine. ► Use the new tool to clear the jammed tool. •...
Carrying out preparations Decommissioning the machine. Lean the machine upright against a firm object and secure it against tipping over or place it on its back. Wacker Neuson recommends placing the machine on the transport trolley. Let the machine cool down.
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9.2 Maintenance work 9.2.1 Cleaning the machine Clean the machine after use. Clean the ventilation slots with a suitable tool. Wacker Neuson rec- ommends cleaning with compressed air. Wipe the housing with a damp and clean cloth. 9.2.2 Add fuel...
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Maintenance Maintenance work 9.2 9.2.3 Checking/cleaning the air filter Remove air filter insert Remove dirt in the area of the air filter cover 2. Unscrew and remove all nuts 1 of the air filter cover . Remove air filter cover. Remove air filter insert 3.
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Maintenance 9.2 Maintenance work 9.2.4 Lubricating the machine Remove dirt in the area of the grease nipple 1. Place the filled manual grease gun on the grease nipple and actuate it approx. 20 times. Wipe the area of the grease nipple with a damp and clean cloth. NOTICE Use only special lubricants for lubrication, see Technical Data on page...
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Maintenance Maintenance work 9.2 Checking and cleaning the spark plug Check the isolator 2. Replace if damaged or heavily soiled. Clean the electrode with a wire brush. Measure electrode spacing 1, see Technical Data on page 53 ð Correct the distance between the electrodes by bending it. Spark plug and electrode gap 1 see Technical Data on page Check spark plug sealing ring 3.
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Maintenance 9.2 Maintenance work 200 mm Insert new tool 2. Tool clearanceB measure 200 mm A from the end of tool holder 1. Move the tool back and forth. Clearance must not exceed 6 mm. ð If the clearance is greater than 6 mm, have the tool holder replaced. Operator’s manual | BH | 5100056213 | 12/2020 | [us]...
The air filter is soiled. Clean or replace the air filter. Reverse starter defective. Starter cable jammed. Change the starter cable. Starter cable is broken. * Have this work performed by Wacker Neuson Service. [us] | 12/2020 | 5100056213 | BH | Operator’s manual...
Carrying out preparations ü Switch off the engine. Remove tool. Lean the machine upright against a solid object and secure against tipping over. Wacker Neuson recommends hanging the machine on the transport trolley. Let the machine cool down. 11.2 Emptying the fuel system During prolonged storage, the volatile components of the fuel escape.
Guide rod Tool mount Tool 12.1.1 Designated use The transport trolley may only be used to transport Wacker Neuson ham- mers and the required tools. Unintended use The transport trolley must not be used for the following purposes: • Transporting people.
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Accessories 12.1 Transport trolley ü Switch off the machine. Remove tool 5 from the tool holder 2. Clean the guide rod 3 of the transport trolley. Attach the machine with the tool holder to the guide rod and place it on the suspension device 1 of the transport trolley.
Vibration indication hand-arm vibration (HAV) Weighted vibration total value • a was determined according to EN ISO 28927-10. 13.3 BH23 Type BH23 27x80 CN Material number 5100060159 Number of strokes [1/min] 1.300 Single stroke energy [J] Length (without tool) [mm]...
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Technical Data 13.4 BH55 Type BH23 27x80 CN Weight [kg] 22,8 Tool holder Ø 27x80 Rated ouput [kW] Rated speed [1/min] 4.250 Special lubricants Gadus S3 V220C 2 Fuel consumption [l/h] Tank volume [l] Operating temperature range [°C] -10 - +40 Storage temperature range [°C]...
Technical Data BH55rw 13.5 Type BH55 25x108 BH55 27x80 BH55 28x160 Vibration total value ahv [m/ Measurement uncertainty of the total vibration value ahv [m/s2] * The actual operating speed depends on numerous operating parameters and may differ from the rated speed. 13.5 BH55rw Type...
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Technical Data 13.6 BH65 Type BH55rw 28x160 BH55rw 32x160 Special lubricants Gadus S3 V220C 2 Gadus S3 V220C 2 Fuel consumption [l/h] Tank volume [l] Operating temperature range [°C] -10 - +40 -10 - +40 Storage temperature range [°C] -30 - +50 -30 - +50 Sound pressure level LpA [dB(A)] Sound power level Lwa measured [dB(A)]...
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Technical Data BH65 13.6 Type BH65 28x160 BH65 32x160 Length (without tool) [mm] Width [mm] Depth [mm] Weight [kg] 25,2 25,1 Tool holder Hex 28x160 Hex 32x160 Rated ouput [kW] Rated speed [1/min] 4.100 4.100 Special lubricants Gadus S3 V220C 2 Gadus S3 V220C 2 Fuel consumption [l/h] Tank volume [l]...