Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the clutch drum on a Wacker BS50-4AS REV 101 (2019) Vibrator/Rammer.
This model requires up to 0.7 liters of SAE 10W-40 oil to replace drained oil.
Tools
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            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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            Lay the device down horizontally with the oil sight gauge facing down. 
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            Position a shallow oil drain pan underneath the sight gauge. 
 
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            Remove the oil sight gauge. 
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            Let the oil drain until drips are infrequent. 
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            Replace and retighten the oil sight gauge. 
 
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            Flip the device onto the work surface such that the motor and handles face up. 
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            Place two separate blocks of wood underneath the seam between the leg assembly and crankcase. 
 
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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. 
 
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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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            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. 
 
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            Use a 6 mm hex socket to remove the three remaining bolts securing the engine guard: two on the outer edge and one near the crankcase. 
 
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            Use a 13 mm wrench to remove the four nuts securing the motor to the crankcase, two on each side. 
 
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            Tilt the device down onto its side, supporting both the crankcase and motor with blocks of wood. 
 
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            Insert a flathead screwdriver into one of the side gaps between the crankcase cover and the crankcase. 
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            Twist the screwdriver to begin to pull the crankcase cover away from the crankcase. 
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            Repeat for the opposite side gap, and repeat until the crankcase cover comes loose from the crankcase. 
 
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            Use your fingers to pull the crankcase cover off of the crankcase. 
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            Feed the connecting rod around the clutch drum shaft and out through the crankcase cover hole. 
 
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            Use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring securing the clutch drum to the crankcase bearing assembly. 
 
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            Use a rubber mallet to tap the end of the clutch drum shaft through its hole on the top of the crankcase until it becomes loose enough to be moved by hand. 
 
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            Push the clutch drum shaft with your fingers until it can be gripped from the top of the crankcase. 
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            Remove the clutch drum. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
After reassembly, tilt the device upright and check the oil level through the sight glass. The oil should cover 1/2 to 3/4 of the sight glass to be considered full. This model requires up to 0.7 liters of SAE 10W-40 oil.