1A-7
BS65Y
OPERATION
1A
g
1002SD24
1.13 Selecting Ramming Stroke
The length of the ramming stroke directly affects the
impact force delivered by the rammer. Selecting the best
level depends on job requirements and soil conditions.
The label located inside the front cover indicates the
general compaction application, together with approxi-
mate throttle settings and impact levels for each stroke
level. It should be used as a general guide when
selecting ramming stroke.
GLÄTTUNGSARBEIT
LISSAGE
SMOOTHING
APLANAMIENTO
NORMALE VERDICHTUNGSARBEIT
COMPACTAGE NORMAL
NORMAL COMPACTION WORK
COMPACTACION NORMAL
STARKE VERDICHTUNGSARBEIT
COMPACTAGE FORT
HEAVY COMPACTION WORK
COMPACTACION FUERTE
NASSE UND BINDIGE BÖDEN
SOLS HUMIDES ET COHERENTS
WET AND COHESIVE SOILS
SUELOS COHERENTES
1
2
3
4
39761
1.11 To Stop
1. Place throttle in “IDLE”
(c
1
)
.
2. Shut off engine by closing fuel valve
(a
2
)
on tank.
1.12 Proper Operation
1. Open throttle completely
(c
3
)
, then adjust for the
smoothest operation. Do not overthrottle. Best com-
paction is achieved when rammer is running smoothly.
Normally, a low stroke setting requires a lower engine
speed.
CAUTION:
Running the engine too fast will result in
poor operation and unnecessary wear to compo-
nents.
2. Guide rammer with handle.
Allow machine to pull
itself forward.
DO NOT
try to overpower the machine.
3. For best compaction, shoe must hit the ground flat
(g)
, not on its toe or heel. This will save on excessive
shoe wear.
Summary of Stroke and Throttle Settings
Stroke
Throttle
Percussion
Stroke at
Single-Stroke
Applications
Setting
Position
Blows/Min.
Ramming Shoe
Impact in
in. (mm)
lbs. (kN)
1
1/4–1/2
750
up to 1 (25)
2040 (9.2)
smoothing
2
1/2–3/4
650
up to 2.6 (65)
2640 (11.7)
normal compaction
3
3/4–full load
650
up to 3 (75)
3400 (15.1)
heavy compaction
4
full load
600
up to 3.2 (80)
3640 (16.2)
wet and cohesive soils;
not for hard soils which
are difficult to compact
