V305EH VIBRATORY ROLLER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/21/16) — PAGE 17
COMPONENTS
Figure 5 shows the location of the components for the
V305EH roller. The functions are described below:
1.
Forward Travel Lever
— This is a variable speed
control lever. Squeeze this lever to make the roller
travel in a forward direction.
2.
Emergency Stop Button
— Press this button to stop
the roller in the event of an emergency.
DO NOT
use
this button as a means of stopping the roller under
normal conditions. When starting the engine make
sure that this pushbutton switch is in the up position.
3.
Reverse Travel Lever
— This is a variable speed
control lever. Squeeze this lever to make the roller
travel in a reverse direction.
4.
Water Shut-Off Release Control
— Closes the water
valve.
5.
Water Flow Adjustment Control
— The lever located
on the handle opens the water valve. This control has
three adjustment settings: low, medium and high water
flow. In addition, a water filter is provided to prevent
foreign matter from clogging the spray bar holes. Clean
this filter as detailed in the maintenance section of this
manual.
6.
Vibration Control Lever
— Move this lever to the
ON
position and the eccentric will produce a vibration
frequency of 4,200 vpm (vibrations per minute). Move
the lever to the
OFF
position to stop the vibrations.
7.
Multi-Position Handle Bar
— This bar can be set to
three different positions: stow, middle and low. When
transporting the roller, always have the handle bar in
the upright (stow) position.
8.
Documentation Canister
— Storage for documentation
and other information regarding the roller.
9.
Handle Bar Release Pin
— Remove this pin to
position the handle bar to the desired position. Make
sure to reinsert release pin and cotter pin after each
new position.
10.
Hour/Tachometer
— Indicates the number hours the
unit has been in use when engine is off and RPM when
engine is running.
11.
Water Tank Filler Port
— Remove this tethered cap
to determine the amount of water in the water tank. If
low, add clean water through this port. This water tank
is made of plastic to prevent rust, and holds 7 gallons
(26.5 liters) of water.
12.
Lifting Hook Eye
— Attach a crane or lifting device
to this lifting hook eye. The lifting device should have
a lifting capacity of 1,168 lbs. (530 kg.)
13.
Transport Hooks
— These hooks are used in the
transportation of the roller (Figure 6). The hooks allow
the roller to hang over the tailgate of a dump truck.
Figure 6. Transport Hooks
14.
Fuel Filler Port
— Remove this cap to determine the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank. If low, add fuel through
this port.
15.
Engine
— This roller uses a Honda GX340 engine. For
additional engine information read the engine Owner's
Manual supplied with the roller.
16.
Front Stabilizer Roller
— This roller aids the roller in
maintaining stability (prevents tipping) and simplifies
handing when maneuvering the roller.
17.
Main Vibratory Roller
— This roller is a 29-inch wide
steel drum with beveled edges. The beveled edges
help prevent asphalt marring. The maintenance-free
exciter reduces service time.
18.
Zerk Fittings
— Lube and grease these fittings as
recommended in the maintenance section of this
manual.
19.
Rear Stabilizer Roller
— This roller aids the roller in
maintaining stability (prevents tipping) and simplifies
handling when maneuvering the roller.
20.
Scraper Blades
— The neoprene rubber blades help
prevent the buildup of material between the drum
and frame. The blades are spring-loaded for easy
replacement.
TRANSPORT
HOOKS
