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Safety Information

BS 50-4

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Operating Labels

Wacker machines use international pictorial labels where needed.
These labels are described below:

Label

Meaning

Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

Close the choke.

Pull the rewind starter.

Open the choke.

Turn the engine switch to "OFF".

Summary of Contents for BS 50-4

Page 1: ...www wackergroup com Rammer BS 50 4 BS 50 4s OPERATOR S MANUAL 0158431en 006 1106 0 1 5 8 4 3 1 E N...

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Page 3: ...ines 14 3 3 Service Safety 15 3 4 Label Locations 16 3 5 Safety Labels 17 3 6 Operating Labels 20 4 Technical Data 22 4 1 Rammer 22 4 2 Sound Measurements 23 4 3 Vibration Measurements 23 4 4 Dimensio...

Page 4: ...158431en_006TOC fm 2 6 Maintenance 29 6 1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule 29 6 2 Servicing Air Cleaner 30 6 3 Engine Oil 31 6 4 Lubrication 32 6 5 Shoe Hardware 33 6 6 Long Term Storage 33 6 7 Transport...

Page 5: ...ed Follow operating instructions carefully If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment please contact Wacker Corporation The information contained in this manual was based on mac...

Page 6: ...ructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Wacker engine within t...

Page 7: ...e schedule Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used for its designed purpose Sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or d...

Page 8: ...ontaining more than 5 methanol by volume may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system If you notice any undesirable operating sy...

Page 9: ...icable regulations of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship which would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulati...

Page 10: ...or fuel injection system ii Air fuel ratio feedback and control system if applicable iii Cold start enrichment system if applicable iv Regulator assembly gaseous fuel if applicable 2 Air Induction Sys...

Page 11: ...he engine or equipment etc Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty eligible service being performed Any non authorized replacement part or malfunction of autho rized parts due...

Page 12: ...ST BE PERFORMED BY A SERVICE DEALER AUTHORIZED BY WACKER THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL...

Page 13: ...symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoide...

Page 14: ...mmended by Wacker Damage to equipment and injury to the user may result 3 1 5 NEVER leave machine running unattended 3 1 6 NEVER tamper with or disable the function of operating controls 3 1 7 NEVER u...

Page 15: ...ere is no danger of it turning over or falling in when working near the edges of breaks pits slopes trenches and platforms 3 1 20 ALWAYS store the equipment properly when it is not being used Equipmen...

Page 16: ...he engine near an open flame 3 2 5 DO NOT spill fuel when refueling the engine 3 2 6 DO NOT run the engine near open flames 3 2 7 DO NOT run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a deep t...

Page 17: ...engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline is present A stray spark could ignite the fumes 3 3 7 DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts especially in enclosed...

Page 18: ...Safety Information BS 50 4 wc_si000117gb fm 16 3 4 Label Locations...

Page 19: ...lded in label contains important safety and operating information If it becomes illegible the cover must be replaced Refer to the Parts Book for ordering information DANGER Engines emit carbon monoxid...

Page 20: ...ruck by compressed spring or cover If the spring system cover is removed improperly the springs can eject For optimal control performance and minimal hand arm vibration grasp handle as shown Refer to...

Page 21: ...nit Please record the information found on this plate so it will be available should the nameplate become lost or damaged When ordering parts or requesting service information you will always be asked...

Page 22: ...erating Labels Wacker machines use international pictorial labels where needed These labels are described below Label Meaning Turn the engine switch to the ON position Close the choke Pull the rewind...

Page 23: ...abbit Full or Fast Fuel valve Closed Open Engine stop button Press to stop engine Choke 0 Open l Closed This rammer is equipped with a low oil shutoff switch it will not allow the engine to operate un...

Page 24: ...type NGK BM4A or BMR4A Electrode Gap mm in 0 6 0 7 0 023 0 028 Cylinder Head Compression cold bar cm3 psi 8 0 9 7 120 140 Air Cleaner type Three stage with cyclonic precleaner Engine Lubrication oil...

Page 25: ...00 14 EC Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use outdoors the sound pressure level at operator s location LpA 99 dB A the guaranteed sound power level LWA 108 dB A 4 3 Vibration Measure...

Page 26: ...tank is full 5 3 3 Check engine oil level 5 3 4 Place rammer on loose soil or gravel DO NOT start rammer on hard surfaces such as asphalt or concrete 5 4 To Start See Graphic wc_gr001454 Note After tr...

Page 27: ...ld engine should be allowed to warm up at the idle position c2 for approximately one 1 minute Failure to open the choke after the engine attempts to start may cause flooding CAUTION Always open choke...

Page 28: ...gine oil level is low Add oil to the engine See Technical Data for oil quantity and type if the warning light stays on continuously the engine will start and continue to run but the low oil shutoff sw...

Page 29: ...performance and minimal hand arm vibration grasp handle as shown Hand arm vibration HAV has been optimized for this positioning Reported HAV levels are measured at position A just in front of the han...

Page 30: ...full throttle position a4 for maximum performance 5 8 2 Guide rammer with its handle Allow machine to pull itself forward DO NOT try to over power the machine 5 8 3 For best compaction the shoe must h...

Page 31: ...level Check engine oil level Inspect air filter Replace as needed Check oil level in sightglass Check fuel line and fittings for cracks or leaks Replace as needed Tighten ramming shoe hardware Check...

Page 32: ...nd inspect them for holes or tears Replace if damaged 6 2 2 Main paper filter element b Replace paper element if it appears heavily soiled 6 2 3 Prefilter c Clean with low pressure compressed air When...

Page 33: ...of this liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation 6 3 2 Place the rammer so it is resting on its shoe on a level surface 6 3 3 Remove the oil fill plug a and drain plug b to drain...

Page 34: ...Technical Data for oil quantity and type 6 4 4 Wrap the sightglass threads with teflon tape Install the sightglass d Torque to 9 Nm 6 ft lbs Oil change 6 4 1 To drain oil remove sightglass d and tilt...

Page 35: ...ery week thereafter Torque hardware as specified 6 6 Long Term Storage 6 6 1 Drain fuel from tank 6 6 2 Start engine and run until remaining fuel is used 6 6 3 Remove spark plug Pour approximately 30...

Page 36: ...other defects Replace damaged cable immediately to avoid injury or death 6 7 4 Wacker recommends transporting rammers upright whenever possible however a rammer should not be allowed to fall over If t...

Page 37: ...ean cooling fins and fan blades Engine runs rammer does not tamp Inspect clutch for damage Replace if necessary Broken connecting rod or crankgear Low engine performance Compression loss Engine runs r...

Page 38: ...ck the switch for proper wire connections Switch is not functioning properly Replace the switch On machines equipped with the low oil shutoff switch the engine starts and continues to run but the low...

Page 39: ...norma 2000 14 CE A t mis l preuve conforme aux dispositions de la directive 2000 14 CEE and has been produced in accordance with the following standards und in bereinstimmung mit folgenden Richtlinien...

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