Ammann ARX 23-2C - Machine Operation During Initial Run Period; Machine Operation at Low Temperatures; Machine Operation at Higher Temperatures and Humidity; Machine Operation at Higher Altitudes

105ARX 23-2 T4i, ARX 26-2 T4i
OPERATING MANUAL
2.9.3 Machine operation during initial run
period
When putting anew machine into operation or during the rst
30 hours after acomplete overhaul, do not run the machine at
full power!
2.9.4 Machine operation at low
temperatures
The compaction in the winter season depends on the content
of ne particles and water in the soil being compacted. With
the temperature dropping below the freezing point the soil be-
comes more solid and harder to compact.
At the temperatures below 0°C (32°F) it is possible to compact
only dry soils (and loose stony materials), or carry out rapid com-
paction of non-frozen materials (before the soil gets frozen).
Prepare the machine for operation at low temperatures:
- Check concentration of the engine coolant.
- Replace the engine oil with the oil recommended for the
range of ambient temperatures.
- Use hydraulic oil of the corresponding cinematic viscos-
ity.
- Use awinter diesel.
- Check the battery for charging.
The good condition of the battery is aprecondition for good
starting under low temperatures. The machine can be used at
full power only after the operating uids have been heated to
their operating temperatures.
2.9.5 Machine operation at higher
temperatures and humidity
The engine power output decreases with the increasing tem-
perature and air humidity. Considering that both of the factors
reducing the engine power are independent on each other, it is
possible to describe their impact as follows:
- Every 10°C (18°F) of the temperature rise means apow-
er drop by up to 4% (at aconstant humidity);
- Every 10% of the relative humidity rise means apower
drop by up to 2% (at aconstant temperature).
At outdoor temperatures when the hydraulic oil temperature is
constantly about 90°C (194°F), we recommend you to replace
the oil with the oil ISO VG 100 having the cinematic viscosity of
100mm
2
/s at 40°C (104°F).
2.9.6 Machine operation at higher altitudes
With the increasing altitude, the engine power output decreas-
es as a result of the lower atmospheric pressure and specic
density of the incoming air.
The engine power depends on the environment, in which
the machine is working.