Leg and Crankcase Separation

Written By: Carsten Frauenheim
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Leg and Crankcase Separation

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Prerequisite only! This procedure is part of another guide and is not meant to be used alone.

Use this guide to separate the leg assembly from the crankcase on a Wacker BS50-4AS REV 101 (2019) Vibrator/Rammer for further service.

This model requires up to 0.7 liters of SAE 10W-40 oil to replace drained oil.

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    • Ensure the device is powered down and cool to the touch before starting your repair.

    • Firmly grip the base of the spark plug wire's connector and pull it away from the spark plug to disconnect it.

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    • Use a 1-1/16 inch socket to break loose the oil sight gauge near the bottom of the device.

    • Do not fully remove the oil sight gauge yet with the device in this upright position.

    • The oil sight gauge doubles as the oil drain and fill plug.

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    • Lay the device down horizontally with the oil sight gauge facing down.

    • Position a shallow oil drain pan underneath the sight gauge.

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    • Remove the oil sight gauge.

    • Let the oil drain until drips are infrequent.

    • Replace and retighten the oil sight gauge.

    • This model requires 0.7 liters of SAE 10W-40 oil.

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    • Flip the device onto the work surface such that the motor and handles face up.

    • Place two separate blocks of wood underneath the seam between the leg assembly and crankcase.

    • Once the two halves separate, each side will need to be supported.

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    • Use an 8 mm hex key socket to remove the four bolts securing the leg's guiding cylinder to the crankcase.

    • You may need to use an impact driver or breaker bar to break these bolts loose.

    • During reassembly, ensure each bolt has its accompanying lock washer.

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    • Pull the leg assembly away from the rest of the device.

    • Ensure each half stays adequately supported.

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    • Continue to separate the two halves by compressing the bellows until the nylon plug covering the piston pin is visible.

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    • Tip: To compress the bellows, insert a block of wood between the two halves and pivot the leg assembly off of the crankcase to compress the guide cylinder, revealing the pin.

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    • Use an appropriately-sized punch and a ball-peen hammer to tap the pin out of its hole on the guide piston until it is no longer securing the connecting rod.

    • Once the piston and connecting rod are separated, the two halves become completely disconnected and will need to be adequately supported.

    • During reassembly, ensure that both nylon plugs are reinstalled and are flush with the surface of the guide piston.

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    • Remove the leg assembly from the crankcase.

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    • Use a punch and hammer to tap the pin out of the guide piston.

    • Once the pin is removed, the guide cylinder may spring up due to the compression of the bellows.

    • During reassembly, the bellows will need to be compressed to uncover the pin hole on the guide piston.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Carsten Frauenheim

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