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- Page 1 Vibratory Roller 48”, 66”, 73”& 84” For Skid Steer Loaders Operator’s Manual Read this Manual Before Use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..........................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY STATEMENTS ........................... 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................5-7 EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................8-9 DECALS DECAL PLACEMENT ..........................10 DECALS ..............................11 INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION ........................12 NOMENCLATURE ........................... 12 ATTACHING ............................12 DETACHING ............................13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................ -
Page 3: Preface
Based on the uncertainty of the prime mover, operator, and job site, it is not possible to get precise machine and operator sound pressure levels or vibration levels for this attachment. NOTE: A list of all Spartan equipment can be found at www.spartanequipment.com. -
Page 4: Safety Statements
SAFETY STATEMENTS THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITH A WARNING WORD THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS SIGNAL WORD INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF DANGER NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. - Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield when driving pins in or out, or when any operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous mate- rial. WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT Do not work under raised booms without supporting them.
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Page 6: Safely Operate Equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the func- tion, safety, life, and performance of the attachment. When making repairs, use only the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts may be substandard in fit and quality. -
Page 7: Equipment Safety Precautions
EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear them. When digging, call your local utilities for location of buried utility lines, gas, water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST ALONG WITH OTHER HAZARDOUS DUSTS MAY CAUSE SE-... - Page 8 • Worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals must be replaced. New safety decals can be ordered from Spartan Equipment. • Never make hydraulic repairs while the system is under pressure. Serious per- sonal injury or death could result.
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Page 9: Decals
DECALS DECAL PLACEMENT GENERAL INFORMATION The diagram on this page shows the location of the decals used on the Vibratory Roller. The decals are identified by their part numbers, with reductions of the actual decals located on the following page. Use this information to order replacements for lost or damaged decals. Be sure to read all decals before operating the attachment. -
Page 10: Decals
DECALS DANGER! PINCH POINT WARNING! HIGH PRESSURE FLUID PART #40149 PART #40151 WARNING! FOOT CRUSH PART #4468 CAUTION! HIGH FLOW SYSTEMS PART #40590 WARNING! READ MANUAL PART #40150 WARNING! BEFORE LEAVING SEAT PART #40678 NOTE: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MODEL NUMBER AND LOGO DECALS. -
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Vibratory Rollers were designed to be easy to use and maintain. They are operated by the loaders auxiliary hydraulics. The Vibratory Rollers mount to the toolbar / quick attach mechanism for easy mounting. NOTICE: DO NOT operate the Vibratory Rollers on a Hi-Flow hydraulic system (25 GPM Maximum). -
Page 12: Detaching
INSTALLATION DETACHING On firm, level ground. Lower the lift arms against the frame and place the roller on the ground. Move the control levers back and forth to relieve pressure in the line. Disconnect cou- plers. NOTE: Connect couplers together or install dust caps and plugs to prevent contami- nants from entering the hydraulic system. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Vibratory Roller is a hydraulically powered attachment designed to compact soil, stone or fill material. Performance of the roller varies greatly depending on the operator and how the attachment is used. WARNING! Read and understand the Safety Precautions section of this manual before beginning operation. -
Page 14: Lubrication
LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Lubricate daily or every 8 hours of operation, whichever comes first, with SAE Multi- Purpose Lubricant or an equivalent SAE Multi Purpose type grease. HITCH FRAME CHECKING OIL IN ROLLER SHAFT Check oil in roller shaft every 100 hours. To Check Oil: Remove 90° elbow with fittings in the cover plate. -
Page 15: Maintenance And Service
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GENERAL INFORMATION Regular maintenance and service is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Maintenance requirements have been kept to a minimum. However it is important that these maintenance procedures be performed as described in this section. WARNING! Read the Safety Precautions section of this manual before performing any maintenance procedure. -
Page 16: Drum Removal
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE DRUM REMOVAL NOTE: Removal of the isolator bolts will allow the vibratory roller frame to fall. Make sure the frame is completely supported before removing. WARNING! NEVER place hands or fingers between the frame and drum assemblies during installation or removal. -
Page 17: Drum Installation
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Using the loader or hoist, lift the frame assembly off of the drum assembly and set aside. Use a hoist to finish draining the oil from the roller shaft. Drum removal is complete DRUM INSTALLATION Lift the roller frame over the top of the drum assembly and into position. (Take extra care on units with the removable side plate to position the frame between the roller drum and the side plate.) Reinstall the isolator bolts and hard flat washers (using loctite 271 or equivalent) and the side plate bolts (if so equipped) securing the frame to the drum. -
Page 18: Replacing Vibration Isolators
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REPLACING VIBRATION ISOLATORS (RUBBER MOUNTS) NOTE: Removal of the isolator bolts will allow the vibratory roller frame to fall. Make sure the frame is completely supported before removing. WARNING! Follow all mandatory safety shutdown procedures outlined in the loader operator’s manual before adjusting, cleaning, lubricating or servicing this attachment. - Page 19 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FIGURE #3 DRUM ROLLER SHAFT REMOVE BOTH HUBS TOGETHER THRUST WASHER LOCK WASHER LOCK NUT SUPPORT .62” ROD INNER HUB OUTER HUB NOTICE: Removing the hubs without first supporting the roller shaft will cause dam- age to the roller shaft seals. Remove the outer bearing hub mounting bolts and slide both bearing hubs out and over the end of the rod while keeping the roller shaft firmly supported.
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FIGURE #4 REPLACE BEARING USING AN INDUSTRIAL PRESS OIL SEAL BEARING SNAP RING RETAINER BEARING CONE OUTER HUB REPLACE BEARING CUP USING AN INDUSTRIAL PRESS BEARING SPACER LEFT INNER HUB Reinstall the bearing retainer using the existing hardware. See Figure #4 Apply a small amount of oil or grease to the outer bearing hub and using an industrial press assemble the outer bearing hub to the inner bearing hub.
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Page 21: Replacing Right Bearings And/Or Hubs
FIGURE #5 DRUM ROLLER SHAFT INSTALL HUB ASSEMBLIES ONTO ROLLER SHAFT THRUST WASHER LOCK WASHER LOCK NUT SUPPORT .62” ROD IMPORTANT: A BEARING SOCKET #124786 FOR USE WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH IS AVAILABLE THROUGH SPARTAN PARTS DEPARTMENT FOR INSTALLING AND TORQUING THE BEARING LOCK NUT #22359. - Page 22 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FIGURE #5 ROLLER SHAFT REMOVE BOTH DRUM HUBS TOGETHER COVER PLATE (THE 84” ROLLER COVER PLATE HAS A RESERVOIR.) SUPPORT .75” ROD Remove the oil seal and snap ring from the end of the right inner hub. See Figure #7 Replacing Right Inner Hub Bearings: a.
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Page 23: Hydraulic Motor Replacement
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE HYDRAULIC MOTOR REPLACEMENT WARNING! Follow all mandatory safety shutdown procedures outlined in the loader operator’s manual before adjusting, cleaning, lubricating or servicing this attachment. Place a block under the left side of the vibratory roller and disconnect the hydraulic cou- plers from the loader. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Insufficient compaction Loader “down pressure” Increase the “down pressure” insufficient by raising the front wheels off the ground (see Operation) Operating RPM too slow Increase RPM to half throttle Does not vibrate Hydraulic couplers mal- Replace functioning Hydraulic couplers not... -
Page 25: Bolt Torque Specifications
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLES Use the following charts when determining bolt torque specifications when special torques are not given. Always use grade 5 or better when replacing bolts. SAE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: The following torque values are for use with extreme pressure lubricants, plating or hard washer applications Increase torque 15% when using hardware that is unplated and either dry or lubricated with engine oil. -
Page 26: Specifications
1225# 1370# Drum Oscillation/Tilt (degrees) ........15° 15° 15° 15° Maximum Flow (gpm) ..........25 NOTE: Specifications are based on 20 GPM hydraulic flow wherever applicable. NOTE: VRS48 and VRP48 can be center mounted or offset 12.00” to the right. - Page 27 PARTS In order to provide you with the most UP-TO-DATE part information, all parts for www.spartanequipment.com this attachment have been moved to our website at Please use these diagrams and parts lists to locate replacement parts. When servicing your attachment, remember to use only original manufacturer replacement parts.
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Page 28: Parts / Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Spartan Equipment products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions supplied with the unit. - Page 29 (888) 888-1085 (888) 888-1085 support@spartanequipment.com www.spartanequipment.com...
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