Cat PS150B, PS200B Pneumatic Compactors Operation and Maintenance Manual (KEBU6884-02) (SN 3XR1-UP, 5JR1-UP)

These PS150B and PS200B pneumatics usually live on hot, dusty jobs—road work, parking lots, patch crews chasing the paver. This operation and maintenance manual helps you set a steady rhythm: what to check before you fire it up, what to inspect every week, and what to service before the busy season so the machine doesn’t quit when the plant’s running full tilt. Picture this: you’re lining up behind the paver, operator says the brakes feel soft; with this, you can trace the issue, bleed the system properly, and verify it’s safe before you send him back out.

Applications & Use Cases

• Set up a daily walk‑around: check tires, trace leaks, inspect lights, and verify controls so problems get caught early.
• Plan seasonal services so you can isolate wear items—filters, fluids, pins—before they shut you down in peak work.
• Follow proper start‑up and shutdown steps to test gauges, align travel controls, and avoid hard, costly failures.
• Use the intervals to route your maintenance crew’s time, so each machine gets what it needs without guessing.
• Train new operators so they don’t abuse the compactor and they know what to report when something feels off.

FAQ

Q: Is this manual searchable on a laptop or tablet?

A: Yes, you can typically search by keyword, which makes it easier to trace specific procedures or fault checks.

Q: Can I print just the sections I need for the jobsite?

A: You usually can; most folks print the service interval charts and key procedures to keep in the truck or shop.

Safety Note

Always verify the machine’s on solid, level ground and blocked properly before you get under it to inspect or service anything.

Cat PS150B, PS200B Pneumatic Compactors Index:

Table of Contents

Information Section
Foreword

Safety Section
Important Safety Information
Safety
Warning Signs and Labels
General Hazard Information
Crushing or Cutting Prevention
Burn Prevention
Fire or Explosion Prevention
Electrical Storm Injury Prevention
Mounting and Dismounting
Before Starting the Engine
Engine Starting
Before Operating the Machine
Machine Operation
Machine Parking
Sound and Vibration Information

General Section
Specifications and Model Views
Product Identification, Serial Number and EC Plate Locations

Operation Section
Monitoring Systems and Features
Machine Controls
Before Starting the Engine
Engine Starting
Machine Operation
Tire Inflation Information
Operating Techniques
Ballasting Information
Machine Parking
Transportation Information
Towing Information

Maintenance Section
Torque Specifications
Cooling System Specifications
Fuel Specifications
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S)
Lubricant Specifications
Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities
Lubricant and Coolant Part Numbers
Maintenance Part Numbers
Maintenance Intervals
When Required
Every 10 Service Hours or Daily
Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly
Initial 250 Service Hours
Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly
Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months
Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Literature Reference Section
Literature Reference Materials

Index Section
Index

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