Bomag BW 24 R 2001 Training Manual – Factory Service Data

Description

If you are turning wrenches on a Bomag BW 24 R pneumatic tyred roller, you need the right numbers — not guesses, not aftermarket approximations. This 2001 Training Manual comes straight from Bomag, written for the service techs who have to keep these rigs rolling on compaction jobs. I have seen too many guys skip the valve clearance step and end up with a bent pushrod. That does not happen when you have the factory procedure in front of you.

What You Get in This 134-Page Training Manual

This is not a reprint of some third-party rewrite. Bomag put this together for their own service training courses. The table of contents breaks down every major system: Chapter 2 lists components for the engine, power shift transmission, differential drive, brake system, steering pump, steering valves (2-point-steering), and filling capacities. Chapter 3 dives into the diesel engine — adjusting the valve clearance, changing the injection pump with preparation, disassembly, and assembly steps. The manual also covers Clark-Transmission defect location, rear axle disassembly and assembly, front axle work, flexible shaft, steering assembly, service brake (H), parking brake (I), tire inflation (J), wheels (K), pneumatic diagram, and an electric diagram section with seven circuit schematics.

Engine and Valve Clearance: Get It Right, or Get a Tow

The diesel engine section walks through adjusting the valve clearance. I have seen guys skip that step and wonder why the engine sounds like a typewriter. The manual gives the clearance spec — you need a feeler gauge, a 19 mm wrench, and about 30 minutes of patience. Page 26 (approximate) has the actual numbers. Do not guess. Also covered: changing the injection pump, disassembly and installation of the engine, radiator work, and locating engine defects. If you have a hard-start or low-power complaint, start with the engine chapter, not the wiring.

Transmission and Brake System: Factory Procedures

The Clark-Transmission section lists defect locations — a real time-saver when you hear a clunk or a whine. The manual does not leave you hanging with vague symptoms; it tells you where to look inside the gearbox. For the brake system, you get disassembly and installation steps for the service brake (section H) and the parking brake (section I) including disk brake work. The parking brake maintenance table is right there. If you need the charge pressure for the power shift transmission, the data is in the filling capacities table. Do not rely on generic charts.

Steering Valves and Hydraulic Circuits

The 2-point-steering valve section covers disassembly and assembly of the steering assembly. The manual also includes the flexible shaft repair. For hydraulic troubleshooting, the system diagrams in the pneumatics and electrics sections (drawing number 380 113 98) show exactly where the pressure lines and control valves live. The valve clearance adjustment for the steering valves is not in the engine section — it is listed under steering. Pay attention to the chapter breaks.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation Over Aftermarket Copies

First, the torque values come from Bomag’s engineering department, not from a third-party guess. Second, the wiring diagrams (seven circuit sheets: supply, start, travel system, monitoring, lights, wipers, cross-bonding) are factory originals — no splicing errors. Third, the training manual includes caution notes and warnings that generic documents leave out. For example, the safety valve adjustment on the tire inflation system is critical if you are working on the rotor or control valve. You do not want that thing popping off at 120 psi.

Who Should Buy This Manual

If you own or run a Bomag BW 24 R — whether you are a fleet mechanic, a mobile service guy, or a DIY operator who does his own maintenance — this Training Manual is the reference you need. The step-by-step procedures assume you have basic tools: torque wrench, feeler gauges, socket set, pullers. No special dealer-level scan tools required. The manual also covers wheel removal (front and rear axle), tire removal/installation, and safety valve adjustment. All in imperial units where applicable.

Does This Manual Cover the Fuel System?

Yes. The injection pump removal and installation procedure is in Chapter 3. The fuel system is covered under the diesel engine section. However, if you need the actual pump timing specs, those are in the injection pump assembly subsection. The manual does not spend pages on theory — it gives you the steps.

What Torque Values Are Listed?

The manual includes torque specifications for critical fasteners: cylinder head bolts, transmission housing bolts, brake caliper bolts, and wheel lug nuts. The exact values are listed in the component chapters. For example, the brake system torque specs are in section H. Do not rely on a generic chart from the internet.

FAQ

Is this manual for the BW 24 R only, or does it cover other Bomag rollers?

It is written specifically for the BW 24 R pneumatic tyred roller. The manual references BW 16/20R predecessor machines in the foreword but the procedures are unique to the BW 24 R.

I am a home mechanic with basic tools. Can I use this manual to do a full brake job?

Yes. The service brake and parking brake sections list required tools and give disassembly/assembly steps. You will need a torque wrench, a set of Allen keys, and a brake caliper piston tool. The manual assumes you can read a diagram and follow a sequence. If you can do that, you can do the job.

Access the Factory Manual and get the real Bomag data on your bench. I do not care if you have worked on rollers for 20 years — you still need the specs in front of you when a bolt strip is not an option.

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