Wacker Neuson RD27-120 Tandem Roller Operators Manual
Expectations for information in this manual
■ This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and
maintain the above Wacker Neuson model(s). For your own safety and to
reduce the risk of injury, carefully read, understand, and observe all instructions
described in this manual.
■ Wacker Neuson expressly reserves the right to make technical modifications,
even without notice, which improve the performance or safety standards of its
machines.
■ The information contained in this manual is based on machines manufactured
up until the time of publication. Wacker Neuson reserves the right to change any
portion of this information without notice.
■ The illustrations, parts, and procedures in this manual refer to Wacker Neuson
factory-installed components. Your machine may vary depending on the
requirements of your specific region.
Wacker Neuson RD27-120 Tandem Roller Operators Manual
EC Declaration of Conformity 5
1 Safety Information 13
1.1 Signal Words Used in this Manual 13
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use 14
1.3 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine .. 15
1.4 Operating the Machine in Electrical Storms 17
1.5 Service Safety 18
1.6 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines . 20
1.7 Hydraulic Fluid Safety .. 21
1.8 Safety Guidelines for Lifting the Machine . 22
2 Labels 24
2.1 Label Locations .. 24
2.2 Label Meanings .. 26
3 Lifting and Transporting 36
3.1 Locking / Unlocking the Articulated Joint .. 36
3.2 Lifting the Machine . 37
3.3 Tying Down and Transporting the Machine . 39
3.4 Towing the Machine . 40
4 Controls 42
4.1 Standard Control Panel 42
4.2 Standard Control Panel Descriptions 43
4.3 Optional Control Panel . 46
4.4 Optional Control Panel Descriptions . 47
4.5 Machine Components .. 50
4.6 Machine Components Descriptions … 51
5 Operation 52
5.1 Preparing the Machine for First Use .. 52
5.2 Position of the Operator … 52
5.3 Mounting and Dismounting the Machine .. 52
5.4 Fire Extinguisher Requirement 53
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5.5 Using the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) 54
5.6 Installing the Rotating Beacon ..56
5.7 Recommended Fuel 57
5.8 Refueling the Machine …58
5.9 Positioning the Scraper Bars 59
5.10 Using the Seat Belt ..60
5.11 Adjusting the Seat …61
5.12 Using the Forward / Reverse Lever 62
5.13 Using the Vibration System 63
5.14 Using the Water Spray System 65
5.15 Using the Lights (if equipped) (Standard Control Panel) 68
5.16 Using the Lights (if equipped) (Optional Control Panel) .69
5.17 How the Backup Alarm Functions 70
5.18 Using the Parking Brakes ..71
5.19 Manually Releasing the Parking Brakes .72
5.20 Avoiding the Danger Zone .73
5.21 Preliminary Checks .74
5.22 Starting, Operating, and Stopping the Machine …75
5.23 Emergency Shut-down Procedure .79
5.24 Machine Stability .80
5.25 Using the Traction Control (if equipped) .81
5.26 Operating on Slopes 82
5.27 Over Temperature Shutdown (if equipped) 83
5.28 Using the Anti-Vandalism Protection Devices ..84
5.29 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) ..85
6 General Maintenance 89
6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule …89
6.2 Safety-Related Spare Parts 91
6.3 Maintaining the Seat and Seat Belt 95
6.4 Replacing Fuses ..96
6.5 Checking the Air Filter Indicator …98
6.6 Testing the Backup Alarm .99
6.7 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level .100
6.8 Checking the Neutral Switch ..101
6.9 Inspecting the Seat Belt ..102
6.10 Cleaning the Water Spray Nozzles ..103
6.11 Cleaning the Water Spray System Filter .104
6.12 Using the Water Valve (if equipped) .105
6.13 Protecting the Spray System in Cold Weather …106