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When it comes to asphalt roller maintenance, the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies, says Tom Meyer, manager of marketing and sales support with Vibromax America.

Steven Spence, compaction product manager at Multiquip, agrees, noting, “Failing to maintain asphalt rollers keeps them in the shop, not on the job.”

Regular maintenance will extend the life of the machine and provide a greater return on your investment. “Neglecting regular maintenance can result in hard engine starting, poor performance or system failure,” says Dave Dennison, service manager with Bomag Light Equipment.

Maintain key systems

There are several key systems to consider when maintaining your 1- to 2.5-ton asphalt rollers. “Failure of any one of these systems will result in machine downtime,” says Dennison.

Power system — Obviously, the power system keeps the whole machine moving. With regard to the engine, the cooling system should be inspected and the oil and filter should be replaced every 150 hours.