Description

Stavostroj VH 250, VH 270, VH 300, VH 350, VH 250 K 2003 Operators Manual

I’ve seen compactors come into the shop with blown hydraulic lines because someone dumped in the wrong oil. If you’re running a Stavostroj VH 250, VH 270, VH 300, VH 350, or VH 250 K, you need the factory specs—not a sketchy PDF from a forum. This 2003 Operators Manual is the exact document the factory handed to operators. 148 pages covering every control, fill spec, and safety rule that keeps a ten-ton roller from eating your lunch. You don’t guess on compaction gear. You follow the book.

Specification Manual: Technical Data and Dimensions

Section 1 of this manual dumps the hard numbers on your bench. Machine dimension scheme, weights, main dimensions, driving specs, vibration parameters, brake data, steering angles, hydrostatic travel and vibration drives. Page 5 shows the machine orientation (front, left, right, rear) so you don’t get turned around on site. The Engine subsection (1.3.5) lists displacement, power, and rated speed—critical when you’re ordering parts or setting RPM limits. If you need the combined roller’s tyre axle details, that’s 1.3.10. This is not a generic spec sheet; it’s Stavostroj’s own numbers.

What Does the Driver’s Manual Cover?

Section 2 is the driver’s manual, and it’s dense. Machine description, acceptance and de-conservation of a new machine, main safety regulations—including ROPS frame use and driver obligations. Section 2.3.5 lists prohibited activities, and section 2.3.6 shows safety signs. It also covers ecological fundamentals for fluid handling, short-term and long-term storage, machine disposal, and all instruments and controls. There’s a whole subsection on starting the motor (2.8.1.1), travel with vibration, spray control, emergency shutdown, and the running-in period. Page 3 reminds you that this manual contains three parts and that more extensive repairs require the shop manual. That’s the kind of warning that saves a warranty claim.

3 Sections That Matter Most

The manual is split three ways: Specification Manual, Driver’s Manual, and Lubrication and Maintenance Manual. Each one has a job. Specs give you tolerances and capacities. Driver’s manual teaches you how to operate without killing the machine or yourself. Lubrication and maintenance tells you when and what to check. If you skip any of these three, you’re flying blind. The lubrication chart (3.3) alone is worth the price of the document—it shows grease points, oil grades, and intervals for every model variant.

VH 250, VH 270, VH 300, VH 350, VH 250 K: A Complete Operators Manual

This manual doesn’t play favorites. It covers all five model designations: VH 250, VH 270, VH 300, VH 350, and the K (combined) variants. Basic specifications and area of use apply across the board, but the technical data sections break out weights and dimensions per model. For example, section 1.3.1 lists weights for each—so you know exactly what you’re dealing with when loading on a trailer. The lubrication schedule (section 3.5) specifies 10-hour/daily checks like engine oil level, filter fouling indicator, air filter dust vent, fuel amount, hydraulic tank oil level, and filter condition. That’s the kind of regularity that keeps a roller running past 10,000 hours.

Understand the Lubrication Schedule Before You Pour

Section 3 (Lubrication and Maintenance Manual) is where most field failures start. Engine oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricating grease—all called out with specific grades and capacities in section 3.1. There’s a full lubrication chart (3.3) and then the individual operations starting at every 10 hours or daily. Check engine oil. Inspect filter fouling indicator. Inspect air filter dust vent. Refuel. Inspect hydraulic oil level. Inspect hydraulic oil filter fouling. Do these every shift. The safety regulations in 3.4 cover fire prevention during fluid changes and ecological disposal. If you’re running a machine with hydraulic leaks or a dirty filter, you’re headed for a breakdown. The manual tells you what to look for and when.

This manual is not a workshop manual. For that, grab the Stavostroj VH 250 VH 350 2002 Workshop Manual – 508 Pages which goes into engine and drivetrain overhauls. Also check Stavostroj VV 700, VV 910 2003 Operators Manual – 184 Pages OEM Factory Specs for larger rollers. And Stavostroj VV2010 VV2510 2002 Operators Manual – Factory Specs for a different series.

For a deeper understanding of how a transmission works, see Manual Transmission on Wikipedia. Also, the same topic is covered in Manual Transmission if you need a refresher on clutches and gear sets.

Is this manual suitable for a complete engine rebuild?

No. That requires the workshop manual.

What kind of safety information is covered?

Section 2.3 devotes 15 pages to safety regulations including ROPS frame use, prohibited activities, emergency shutdown, and environmental hazards. It also details driver obligations, qualification requirements, and safety signs. Additionally, section 2.3.5 lists prohibited activities such as operating near underground cables without proper checks. The safety section is not optional—it’s the difference between coming home and not. The manual also covers ecological fundamentals for handling fluids. That’s a lot of content for a reason: these rollers weigh several tons and vibrate with enough force to crack concrete. You don’t want to skip it.

If you want to keep your Stavostroj roller running without guesswork, get the factory documentation. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals today.