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Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement

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  1. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  2. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Loosen the sight gauge: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  3. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Prepare a drain pan: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lay the device down horizontally with the oil sight gauge facing down.

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

  4. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Drain the oil: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  5. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Support the device: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Support the device: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  6. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the leg assembly bolts: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the leg assembly bolts: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  7. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Begin to separate the halves: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Begin to separate the halves: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the leg assembly away from the rest of the device.

    • Ensure each half stays adequately supported.

  8. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Reveal the pin: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Reveal the pin: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Reveal the pin: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Continue to separate the two halves by compressing the bellows until the nylon plug covering the piston pin is visible.

  9. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Procedure tip: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Procedure tip: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  10. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the pin: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the pin: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the pin: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  11. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the leg assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the leg assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the leg assembly from the crankcase.

  12. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Completely remove the pin: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Completely remove the pin: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  13. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the hose clamps: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 13 mm socket or large flathead screwdriver to loosen the two hose clamp bolts securing the bellows to the leg assembly.

  14. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lower the bottom hose clamp away from the bellows and let it rest at the base of the leg assembly.

  15. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Open the top hose clamp and pull it down, past the bellows, and let it rest at the base of the leg assembly.

  16. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows from the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows from the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows from the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a rubber mallet to tap the bellows down and off of the top of the guide cylinder.

    • Tap around the entire circumference of the bellows, pulling one edge down at a time.

    • During reassembly, use the rubber mallet to tap the bellows into place onto the lip on the cylinder.

    • Once loose, pull the bellows off of the lip on the guide cylinder.

  17. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the guide cylinder: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift up and remove the guide cylinder.

  18. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a rubber mallet to tap the bellows up and off of the top of the protective pipe.

    • Tap around the entire circumference of the bellows, pulling one edge up at a time.

    • During reassembly, use the rubber mallet to tap the bellows into place onto the lip on the pipe.

    • Once loose, pull the bellows off of the lip on the protective pipe.

    • Remove the bellows.

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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.

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