BOMAG BC972RB & BC1172RB Sanitary Landfill Compactor Complete Service Manual (S/N 101 570 80… & 101 570 81…) – PDF Download

Description

BOMAG BC972RB & BC1172RB Sanitary Landfill Compactor Service Manual

This comprehensive BOMAG BC972RB and BC1172RB Sanitary Landfill Compactor Service Manual is the essential resource for mechanics, technicians, and fleet managers responsible for maintaining these heavy-duty machines. Designed specifically for machines with serial numbers starting from 101 570 80… and 101 570 81…, this manual provides the exact procedures, specifications, and diagnostic steps needed to keep your compactor operating at peak performance.

File Details

• Manual Type: Service Manual
• Brand: BOMAG
• Models Covered: BC 972 RB, BC 1172 RB
• Serial Numbers: S/N 101 570 80 … > / S/N 101 570 81 … >
• Language: English
• Page Count: 798 pages
• File Format: PDF
• Document Number: 008 914 88

Chapters Covered

• 1. General
• 2. Technical data
• 3. Maintenance
• 4. Fundamental electrics
• 5. Special tools, electrics
• 6. Electronic control
• 7. Electronic modules
• 8. Trouble shooting
• 9. Installed components / connection overview
• 10. Air conditioning system
• 11. Central lubrication system
• 12. Working hydraulics
• 13. Tests and adjustments in working hydraulics
• 14. Travel hydraulics
• 15. Tests and adjustments in travel hydraulics
• 16. Special tools, tests and adjustments
• 17. Oscillating articulated joint
• 18. Suppliers documentation
• 19. Circuit diagrams

1. General

This opening chapter establishes the vital safety regulations, general repair instructions, and standard tightening torques required before any work begins. It provides essential guidance on handling fuels, lubricants, and hazardous materials, ensuring that all maintenance and repair tasks are performed safely and to BOMAG standards.

2. Technical Data

Here you will find the core specifications for the BC 972 RB and BC 1172 RB, including operating weights, engine data, travel characteristics, filling capacities, and details on the hydrostatic drive system. It also includes noise and vibration values for the operator environment.

3. Maintenance

This section outlines the complete maintenance schedule, from daily checks to 6000-hour service intervals. It details the required fuels and lubricants, running-in instructions, and the comprehensive maintenance chart to keep your landfill compactor reliable.

4. Fundamental Electrics & 5. Special Tools, Electrics

These chapters provide a primer on electrical principles, including understanding circuit diagrams, CAN-Bus systems, and safe battery handling. It also lists the specific BOMAG special tools required for electrical diagnostics and repairs, such as multimeters, test prods, and crimping pliers.

6. Electronic Control (ESX) & 7. Electronic Modules

Detailed coverage of the ESX control system, which governs the machine’s drive and hydraulic operations. This includes fault code overviews, input codes for diagnostics, parameter setting procedures, and block diagrams for normal and override operation. The blower monitoring module A53 is also fully documented.

8. Trouble Shooting

A dedicated, flowchart-driven chapter designed to diagnose and resolve complex issues in the hydraulic and travel systems. It covers symptoms such as the machine driving in neutral, loss of travel power, steering issues, hydraulic oil overheating, and central lubrication failures.

9. Installed Components / Connection Overview

This chapter provides an invaluable visual guide to measuring and adjustment points on the tandem travel pump unit, the control valve block, and the cab electrics, making it easy to connect pressure gauges and locate specific valves.

10. Air Conditioning System

Complete service and repair procedures for the climate control system. It covers physical principles, refrigerant R134a handling, compressor oil checks, leak testing, and a detailed troubleshooting guide for the refrigerant circuit.

11. Central Lubrication System

Detailed breakdown of the automatic central lubrication system, including the system layout, component descriptions, the function of the progressive distributors, and step-by-step instructions for checking and topping up the system.

12. Working Hydraulics & 13. Tests and Adjustments

Focuses on the steering and dozer blade control systems. It covers the steering and working pump, the control valve block, and provides exact procedures for testing and adjusting the stand-by pressure, high pressure, and LS-pressure for the working pumps.

14. Travel Hydraulics & 15. Tests and Adjustments

This is a deep dive into the hydrostatic travel drive, covering the tandem travel pumps, travel motors, and filtration. It includes extensive testing procedures for the travel circuit, high-pressure relief valves, charge pressure, and DA-control valve adjustments.

16. Special Tools, Tests and Adjustments

A complete list of the specialized hydraulic test cases, pressure gauges, RPM meters, and adapters required to correctly service and calibrate the BOMAG BC972RB and BC1172RB.

17. Oscillating Articulated Joint

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling and assembling the top bolt of the central articulated joint, including crucial safety measures and torque specifications.

18. Suppliers Documentation

Extensive documentation from major component manufacturers, including Bosch Rexroth’s repair instructions for the A4VG travel pump, A10VSO steering/working pump, A6VM travel motor, and the GFT 220 planetary wheel drive. This section includes detailed exploded views, disassembly/assembly sequences, and tightening torques.

19. Circuit Diagrams

Includes the complete hydraulic diagram and multiple wiring diagrams (570 700 24, 570 700 26, 570 700 27, 570 700 28, 570 700 29, 570 700 32) to trace electrical and hydraulic flows throughout the machine.

Why You Need This Service Manual

Sanitary landfill compactors operate in some of the most demanding environments on earth, and the BOMAG BC972RB and BC1172RB are built to handle the toughest waste management tasks. However, to ensure these machines deliver the reliability and uptime you expect, proper maintenance and accurate repairs are non-negotiable. This manual is your direct link to the engineering expertise of BOMAG.

Whether you are troubleshooting a sudden loss of travel power, calibrating the DA-control valve on the tandem travel pump, diagnosing a fault code in the ESX electronic control system, or overhauling a Rexroth A6VM travel motor, this manual provides the exact specifications and step-by-step procedures you need. It eliminates guesswork, helping you avoid costly component damage, reduce machine downtime, and ensure the safety of your operators and maintenance staff.

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