third coast equipment RA12 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Asphalt Roller RA12 Operator’s Manual thirdcoastequipment.com...
  • Page 2 ©2024 by Third Coast Equipment, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks referenced in this manual are the property of their respective owners. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from Third Coast Equipment, Inc. To reduce the risk of injury, all operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand their machine’s instruction manual in full before operating, changing accessories, or performing...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Applications Safety Labeling Hazards & Risks California Proposition 65 Warning General Hazards & Risks Transportation Hazards Mechanical Hazards Fire, Explosion & Thermal Hazards Chemical Hazards Noise Hazards Personal Protective Equipment & Human Health Hazards Additional Hazards Operation Familiarization with the Roller & its Components Emergency Stop Button Choke Lever Control Panel...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of this Third Coast Equipment, Inc. (“Third Coast”) asphalt roller. Please read this operator’s manual in its entirety prior to using your new machine. This manual provides information pertaining to the safe use, proper operation, and routine maintenance of this machine.
  • Page 6: Safety Labeling

    HV46 or HV68. When change the hydraulic oil, please change entirely. Do not use different brands of the mixed hydraulic oil. Asphalt Roller RA12H lbs. 2710 1230 Serial No. 3CECT48H225808 THIRD COAST EQUIPMENT, Inc. New Berlin, WI USA www.thirdcoastequipment.com...
  • Page 7 2710 1230 information about the machine including Serial No. 3CECT48H225808 THIRD COAST EQUIPMENT, Inc. model, serial number, and other information. New Berlin, WI USA www.thirdcoastequipment.com TIE DOWN: This label identifies safe tie- down points for securing the machine for transport.
  • Page 8: Hazards & Risks

    LABEL INTERPRETATION READ THE MANUAL: This label instructs the operator to read the manual prior to operating the machine. BATTERY DISCONNECT: This label indicates the location of the battery disconnect switch. HAZARDS & RISKS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Use of this product may expose you to certain chemicals, including engine exhaust, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer.
  • Page 9: Mechanical Hazards

    MECHANICAL HAZARDS Certain mechanical hazards are inherit in operating this machine due to the weight, operation, travel, and vibration of this machine. Disregarding these warnings can lead to serious injury. Do not operate this machine unless all protective guards are in place. Keep hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts.
  • Page 10: Noise Hazards

    Do not refuel this machine in confined spaces. Gasoline vapors may be hazardous to your health, and concentrated vapors may cause an explosive atmosphere. Any fluids spilled from the machine, whether flammable or not, must be cleaned up in a manner consistent with all local environmental regulations.
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERA TION FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE ROLLER & ITS COMPONENTS Prior to operating this roller, it is important to be aware of the critical components, safety features, and safe operating procedure of this machine. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON The Emergency Stop button is located on the operator’s right side of the steering column and is indicated by the label shown to the right.
  • Page 12: Water Pump Control Panel

    WATER PUMP CONTROL This roller has an adjustable water pump control that can vary the flow rate of water to the spray bar, allowing precise control of how much water is applied to the surface of the asphalt when the water delivery is enabled. To make adjustments to the water pump timing, rotate the water pump control knob on the on the left-hand side of the steering column until the desired setting is achieved.
  • Page 13: Starting The Roller

    Check the engine oil level and hydraulic oil level, and refill as needed. Check for fuel and hydraulic oil leaks, and repair as needed. STARTING THE ROLLER Ensure the area around the roller is free from personnel, debris, and other potential hazards prior to mounting the roller.
  • Page 14: Tips For Proper Compaction

    TIPS FOR PROPER COMPACTION Asphalt rollers are fast, efficient tools for compacting road and driveway substrates and smoothing asphalt. The chief concern when operating a roller is safety, and several precautions should be followed during operation. First, walk the jobsite prior to starting your equipment to make sure it is free of people, foreign objects, obstructions, trip hazards, and other obstacles that may impede operation or cause a safety concern.
  • Page 15: Extended Storage

    EXTENDED STORAGE Following proper long-term storage procedures ensures the machine is ready to operate when you return to it. The following procedures should always be performed when the machine will not be in use for the next 30 days: Thoroughly clean the exterior of the machine with a damp rag, then dry it. Do not use solvents. Check and repair any leaks and tighten any loose hardware prior to storage.
  • Page 16: Care & Preventative Maintenance

    CARE & PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE Third Coast rollers are designed to provide years of trouble-free service, but as with all power equipment, periodic maintenance is required to keep this machine running smoothly. Maintenance is a normal part of ownership of any machine and must be carried out on time per the prescribed intervals or sooner, as needed.
  • Page 17: Engine Inspection & Maintenance Tables

    MONTHLY OPERATIONAL CHECKS After each month of operation, or each 100 hours, whichever occurs first: Grease the articulation joint (both top and bottom pins) with NLGI No. 2 synthetic multipurpose grease. LONG - TERM OPERATIONAL CHECKS Change the hydraulic oil filter and clean the battery terminals every 600 hours. Change the hydraulic oil every 1,200 hours.
  • Page 18: Tightening Torque Tables

    TIGHTENING TORQUE TABLES The threaded fasteners on this machine are all right handed, coarse-thread, metric, Class 8.8 or Class 12.9 fasteners. All fasteners on this machine are marked by strength class and must be torqued to the proper specification for that class. To identify whether a fastener is a Class 8.8 or Class 12.9 fastener, check the identifying marks stamped on the head.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICA TIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 5: ROLLER SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Wheelbase (“A”) 53.2 in Overall Length (“B”) 79.3 in Drum Diameter (“C”) 24.4 in Drum Width (“D”) 35.4 in Drum Thickness 0.43 in Overall Width (“E”) 40 in Height, ROPS Folded (“H1”) 64.6 in Height, ROPS Extended (“H2”) 94 in...
  • Page 20: Engine Specifications

    ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS This machine features a Honda GX630 air-cooled gasoline engine. Full engine specifications can be found in your Honda engine manual, but key specifications are summarized below: TABLE 6: ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DATA Engine Manufacturer Honda Engine Model # GX630 Fuel Type Gasoline...
  • Page 21 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine does not start; Engine too cold for no-choke start. Engage choke fully, and try again. Choke it turns over but will has two detents for partial choke, make not maintain operation. sure it is fully engaged in UP position. Low fuel level or bad fuel.
  • Page 22: Wiring & Hydraulic Diagrams

    WIRING & HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS wire 10 WIRING DIAGRAM Charging Coil wire 11 Voltage Regulator Engine RPM Module Relay 2 (Contacts) Relay 3 (Contacts) Relay 1 (Coil) Accessory Power Battery Fuse 1 (30A) wire 1 wire 2 Battery wire 3 Starter wire 6 wire 4 Starter Motor...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM WARRANTY Third Coast Equipment stands behind all of its products with a best in class warranty, including: Five-year warranty on spare parts WARRANTY Four-year warranty on Vanguard engines Three-year warranty on Honda engines Two-year warranty on labor year This limited warranty contains certain exclusions and limitations and is restricted to repair or replacement of the machine or affected parts only.
  • Page 24 3CE Dealer Card Third Coast Equipment, inc. New Berlin, WI RA12-OM-02 thirdcoastequipment.com...

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