Wacker Neuson RD18

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This operating manual is valid for the following roller types:

TANDEM ROLLER RD18-80

RD18-100

COMBINATION ROLLER RD18-100c

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Table of Contents4
Preface11
Preface12
Preface to the Instruction Manual12
Product Information12
Guarantee12
Modifications/Reservations13
Packaging and Storage13
Signs and Symbols13
Explanation of Abbreviations14
Warning Notes15
Documentation16
Use17
Intended Use17
Abnormal Use17
Residual Risks18
Climatic Conditions18
Environmental Protection20
Disposal21
Type Plate22
Noise and Vibration Requirements27
Personnel28
Qualification and Duties28
General Safety Instructions30
Driving on Public Roads31
Danger Zone32
Description33
Information on the Machine33
Technical Characteristics33
List of Auxiliary Equipment35
General View of Machine36
Chassis/Safety Devices36
Rops36
Stickers on the Machine37
Consumable Fill Holes42
Control Stand43
Seat Console43
Operating Station Controls43
Steering Column44
Control Panel44
Drive Lever45
Drive Unit/Diesel Engine46
Hydraulic Oil Supply47
Electrical System48
Transmission49
Steering System50
Water System51
Water Sprinkling System51
Additive Sprinkling51
Dynamic Compaction System52
Operation53
Important Information about Operating the Machine53
Safety Strut55
Loading and Transporting57
Functional Tests before Starting Work65
Access to the Machine66
Access to the Driver's Platform66
Adjusting the Driver's Seat68
Using the Seat Belt71
Adjusting the Working Mirror and Rear-View Mirror73
Opening and Closing the Engine Hood74
On-Board Power Supply/Battery Isolation Switch75
Switching the Electrical System on and off76
Switching the Signal Horn and Lighting on and off77
Starting the Machine79
Driving81
Seat Contact Switch82
Adjusting the Engine Speed83
Driving in Normal Operation83
Stopping the Machine in Normal Operation85
Stopping the Machine in an Emergency - EMERGENCY STOP86
Stopping the Machine Because of a Fault88
Driving with the Dynamic Compaction System90
Switching the Compaction System on and off91
Driving with Water Sprinkling System93
Driving with Additive Sprinkling System95
Track Offset96
Adjusting Scrapers97
Rigid Drum Scraper97
Top Drum Scraper97
Bottom Drum Scraper98
Tyre Scraper98
Operation Monitoring100
Control Panel - Fill Level Control Indicator102
Control Panel - Info Display/System Info103
Switching Diesel Engine off104
Automatic Engine Stop105
Shutting down and Leaving the Machine Safely106
Towing the Machine107
Preparing the Machine for Towing107
Depressurising the Hydraulic System108
Releasing the Spring-Operated Brake109
After Towing/Before Repair109
Start with Jump Leads111
Shutting down113
Temporarily Shutting down the Machine and Starting It up Again113
Permanently Shutting down and Disposing of the Machine114
Maintenance116
General Maintenance Instructions116
Important Information about Maintenance Works116
Running-In Instructions119
Maintenance Overview120
Welding Work on the Machine122
Chassis/Safety Devices124
Basic Maintenance Work124
Checking and Replacing Steps/Slip-Resistant Surface124
Checking the EMERGENCY STOP Function125
Checking that the Parking Brake Is Working Properly126
Checking that the Seat Contact Switch Is Working Properly126
Control Stand128
Checking that the Drive Lever Is Working Properly128
Drive Unit/Diesel Engine129
Lubricating Oil Change Intervals130
Maintenance Points on the Diesel Engine When Changing Oil130
Replacing the Filter Cartridge on the Fuel Filter131
Replacing the Filter Cartridge for the Fuel Prefilter132
Check and Clean the Dust Discharge Valve at the Air Filter133
Check the Air Filter133
Replacing Air Filter Cartridge134
Replacing the Safety Cartridge at the Air Filter134
Checking/Cleaning the Radiator135
Checking the Coolant Fill Level136
Changing the Coolant137
Hydraulic Oil Supply139
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Fill Level139
Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Ventilation Filter140
Replacing the Filter Insert in the Pressure Filter for the Hydraulic System141
Electrical System142
Starter Battery142
Transmission145
Checking Roller Drum/Tyre Scraper145
Cleaning Roller Drum/Tyre Scraper145
Adjusting/Replacing the Drum Scraper145
Adjusting/Replacing the Tyre Scraper146
Lubricate the Scraper Stop Lever147
Check that Wheel Nuts/Wheel Bolt Connections Are Tight148
Checking Air Pressure in the Tyres148
Changing the Tyres149
Steering System152
Lubricating the Articulated Joint Bearings152
Lubricating the Steering Cylinder Pins152
Water Sprinkling154
Checking the Fill Level154
Checking the Spray Nozzles154
Cleaning Sprinkler Nozzles156
Cleaning the Filter for the Water-Sprinkling System156
Emptying and Cleaning the Water-Sprinkling System157
Emptying and Cleaning the Additive-Sprinkling System158
Dynamic Compaction System160
Checking the Damping Elements160
Tables161
Technical Data161
Engine Oil161
Fuel163
Cooling Liquid (Coolant)164
Hydraulic Oil (Mineral Oil)165
Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil166
Overview of Lubricant Details167
Starting Torques168
Technical Data169
Rd18-80169
Rd18-100173
RD18-100C173
Dimension Sheet175
Rd18-80175
Rd18-100176
RD18-100C176
Fuses177
Engine Compartment177
Steering Column177
Diagnostic Code179
Auxiliary Equipment180
Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS)181
Falling-Object Protective Structure (FOPS)183
Rotating Beacon184
Overview184
Description184
Fitting/Removing184
Operation186
Maintenance187
Anti-Freeze Filling System for Water Sprinkling188
Overview188
Description188
Operation188
Bypass Filter for Hydraulic Oil190
Overview190
Maintenance190

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