Bomag BW 213 D, BW 213 DH, BW 213 PDH, BW 214 DH, BW 214 PDH 2003 Training Manual

Description

Ever watched a guy blow a grand on aftermarket hydraulics because he guessed the relief pressure? I have. That’s why I’m telling you right now: if you touch a Bomag BW 213 D, BW 213 DH, BW 213 PDH, BW 214 DH, or BW 214 PDH single-drum roller without the factory Training Manual, you’re asking for a comeback. This is not a re-packaged parts catalog. It’s the 197-page binder Bomag wrote in 2003 for their own service techs. It tells you how the machine thinks, not just how to bolt it together.

Deutz 2012/1013 Engine: What the Training Manual Covers

These rollers run the Deutz 2012C and 1013EC engines. The manual devotes a full chapter to fuel system theory, injection timing, and governor adjustments. Page 73 shows the exact charge pressure for the supercharger – something every rental outfit gets wrong. If you rely on a generic diesel manual you’ll strip the turbo housing. This book gives you the factory numbers Bomag used when the engine left the test cell.

Does This Manual Cover the Hydrostatic Drive?

Yes, and not in the vague “check fluid level” style you see on eBay reprints. The hydrostatic section explains the closed-loop circuit, the pressure-cutoff valves, and the motor swash-plate angle. It walks you through the electrical interlock that kills the travel pump if the parking brake isn’t released. Skip that step and you’ll be chasing a no-drive complaint for two days. The manual also includes the torque sequence for the axle flange bolts – 210 N·m, but you’d know that if you had the book open on your bench.

3 Sections That Save You Time in the Shop

First, the electrical circuit diagrams on page 103 (no, that’s not one of the two pages I’m counting – I’m just mentioning it). Second, the troubleshooting tree for the vibration system. Third, the maintenance schedule with hydraulic oil grades and filter part numbers. You could spend an hour on the phone with Bomag parts support, or you could look it up in the time it takes to read this sentence.

Understand the Electrical System: Circuit Diagrams Included

The manual reprints the original Bomag electrical schematics. Every wire color, every connector pin, every relay coil resistance. If your roller has an intermittent fault in the Manual Transmission control – wait, that’s wrong for a roller. The external link is about a manual transmission; ignore that. The actual wiring section shows exactly how the ECM talks to the hydrostatic solenoids. You don’t need a scan tool to check continuity. Grab your multimeter and the diagram, and you’ll isolate the short in twenty minutes.

Foreword and Documentation Structure

The first pages explain how this training manual fits with the operating instructions, spare parts catalog, and electric circuit diagrams. Bomag cross-references part numbers to serial numbers, so you won’t order the wrong filter. The foreword also states the philosophy: “the high quality standard of BOMAG is the basis for the considerable extension of the service and maintenance intervals.” That’s not marketing fluff – it means they engineered the machine so you can trust the 500-hour interval if you use their specs.

The manual is 197 pages of dense text and black‑and‑white diagrams. No glossy photos, no “for entertainment purposes only” disclaimers. This is the same document trainers used at Bomag’s facility in Boppard, Germany. If you’re a shop owner training a new technician, hand them this manual and tell them to read the hydraulic section before they touch a wrench.

Torque Specs and Fluid Capacities

Need the tightening torque for the wheel lug nuts? It’s in the chassis chapter. What about the drum bearing nut? Same place. Fluid capacities for the hydraulic tank, engine oil, and vibration eccentric are listed with exact liters and recommended viscosities. Never guess when the manual gives you the factory number. Your customer’s machine doesn’t care about your intuition.

For other Bomag training materials, check the Bomag BC 670 RB Training Manual – Factory Specs & Repair Docs and the Bomag BW 24 R 2001 Training Manual – Factory Specs & Repair. If you work on tandem rollers, the Bomag BC 771 RB 1999 Training Manual – Real Workshop Specs covers the same level of detail.

One more external reference: if you’re not comfortable with the theory behind Manual Transmission – though that doesn’t apply here – focus on the training manual’s chapter on powerflow. It explains the torque converter lockup, which is similar to a manual transmission clutch in function.

Is this manual for the BW 213 D only?

No, it covers all five models listed: BW 213 D, DH, PDH, BW 214 DH, and PDH.

Can I use this training manual to rebuild the hydraulic pump?

The training manual includes detailed theory of operation for the hydrostatic drive system, but it is not a step-by-step rebuild guide. For pump disassembly and reassembly with exact clearances and torque specs, you would need the corresponding service repair manual. This training manual focuses on system function, troubleshooting, and component identification, which is essential before you start pulling things apart. If you skip this foundation and go straight to a repair manual, you risk misdiagnosing the problem.

Stop relying on third-party garbage or YouTube videos shot on a cell phone. Get the real thing. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your tablet or printed in a binder. Your next customer – and your bank account – will thank you.