SDLG Roller Daily Inspection and Drum Maintenance Checklist
Watch — 67 seconds: the complete SDLG range in Kenya
The compaction family this checklist protects — every SDLG machine in one film from the Ruai yard.
Video not playing? Download it or watch on YouTube — and for a machine of your own, call +254 718 686 967.
A roller fails loudest at the start of a shift it wasn't inspected for. This SDLG roller daily inspection checklist is the ten-minute circuit that keeps the drum turning, the vibration system healthy and the safety devices honest — printable, signed, and the same discipline across soil compactors, tandem rollers and pneumatic machines.
Quick answers if you run a fleet: this roller daily inspection checklist Kenya fleets can print covers fluids, leaks, scrapers, drum condition, the vibration system, tyres, steering, brakes, lights and safety devices — the items the official manuals agree on across the range. The deeper service intervals live in each unit's manual, the SDLG soil compactor service and tandem programmes share this daily layer, and SDLG roller parts Kenya supply — scrapers, filters, vibration-system components — runs through the desk. For machine context, the range sits in the roller hub and the roller sizes and prices guide; the desk at +254 718 686 967 supports the checklist with parts and technicians.
| Time cost | Ten minutes per machine per shift — against the days a failed drum bearing or blown hydraulic hose costs |
| Scope | All SDLG compaction machines — soil compactors, tandem rollers, pneumatic rollers; type-specific rows marked below |
| Authority | Daily layer per this checklist; service intervals per the official manual for each unit |
| The rule | Defects written in the log the same hour — inspected machines sign off, flagged machines park until cleared |
| Verification date | 2026-11-03 |
The walkaround circuit
Start at the ground: overnight leaks under the machine — oil, fuel, coolant, hydraulic fluid each read differently, all read as trouble. Fluids to their marks: engine oil, coolant, hydraulic reservoir, fuel water separator drained where fitted. Then the working end: scraper blades seated against the drum with even contact — a scraper riding off the drum leaves material baking onto the shell, and baked material becomes shell damage; compactor drum maintenance begins at the scraper, not the workshop. Drum shell and edges: cracks, flat spots, abnormal wear, bolted padfoot shells tight where fitted. Tyres: cuts, pressures, matching wear — on tandems and pneumatics, tyre condition is compaction quality.
The systems that earn their own rows
Vibration system: the heart of vibration roller maintenance. Check the vibration isolators for cracking, listen for the rattles that precede bearing damage, and confirm amplitude/frequency selectors move freely and hold position — a vibration system engaged at the wrong setting, or vibrating while stationary, shortens bearing life measurably. Where the machine carries eccentric-weight service ports, their inspection stays with the scheduled service, not the daily layer. Steering and brakes: full lock-to-lock without binding, parking brake held on the grade it must hold, service brakes tested at walking pace before the first pass. Lights, horn and safety devices: beacon, work lights, reverse alarm, seat belt, ROPS inspection points clean — the devices that protect the crew get checked first, not last. Articulation joint and steering cylinders: pins, dust seals, free movement.
The printable checklist
| Item | Check this | Type note |
|---|---|---|
| Leaks (overnight) | Oil, fuel, coolant, hydraulic — none acceptable | All machines |
| Fluids | Oil, coolant, hydraulic to marks; fuel water separator drained | All machines |
| Scrapers | Seated, even contact, hardware tight | All machines |
| Drum shell | Cracks, flat spots, build-up, padfoot bolts tight | Padfoot shells: soil compactors only |
| Vibration system | Isolators, selector action, no abnormal rattle | All machines; never vibrate stationary |
| Tyres | Pressures, cuts, even wear | Tandem and pneumatic machines |
| Steering & articulation | Full lock free, pins and seals clean | All machines |
| Brakes | Service test at walking pace; parking holds | All machines |
| Lights & safety | Beacon, work lights, reverse alarm, belt, ROPS points | All machines |
| Log entry | Defects recorded, machine signed off or parked | All machines |
Drum care between the dailies
Between shifts, three habits extend drum life more than any single part: clean the shell at end of shift so material never bakes on; run vibration only under load and never stationary; and report the small rattle early — the bearing that costs a morning to inspect costs a week to replace. For tandem roller maintenance Kenya fleets, one more habit matters: with two drums and tight clearances, scraper condition matters twice, and the between-drum frame area traps material that hides cracks — it gets the brush, not the glance. These habits sit on top of the scheduled service intervals in each unit's manual, with SDLG roller maintenance parts — scrapers, isolators, filters, wear components — through the desk so the daily layer never waits on a shipping cycle.
Five checks that make the checklist stick
- The same circuit, every shift: one order, ten minutes, no improvisation — the checklist works because it's boring.
- The signed log: defects recorded the same hour, machine signed off or parked — no third state.
- The scraper standard: even contact defined, adjusted and recorded — drum protection measured, not assumed.
- The vibration discipline: never stationary, right setting per pass, rattle reported early.
- The parts line live: wear items ordered from the desk's genuine-parts stock before the shelf is empty.
Where this sits in roller ownership
The daily layer is the first third of SDLG roller service Kenya ownership: this checklist, the manual's scheduled intervals, and the downtime log from the roller financing and ownership guide together decide next quarter's parts kit. Model-specific context — from the RD730 tandem to the 26-tonne soil compactors — sits in the RD730 model guide, and the desk runs the same checklist discipline across every compaction machine in the fleet.
Frequently asked questions
1. What should a roller daily inspection include?
Leaks, fluids, scrapers, drum shell, the vibration system, tyres, steering and articulation, brakes, lights and safety devices — with every defect logged the same hour.
2. How do I maintain a compaction drum?
Clean the shell at end of shift, keep scrapers seated with even contact, never vibrate stationary, and report rattles early — bearing damage announced is bearing damage avoided.
3. Can I vibrate a roller while stationary?
No — vibration under no load hammers the bearings and isolators; engage vibration only under load, at the right setting for the pass.
4. How often should scrapers be adjusted?
Checked daily and adjusted to even contact as needed — scraper condition is the cheapest drum insurance in the fleet.
5. Where do I get SDLG roller parts in Kenya?
Through the SDLG desk — genuine scrapers, isolators, filters and vibration-system components, planned before the shelf is empty.
6. Does the checklist differ between soil and tandem rollers?
The daily layer is shared; padfoot shell rows apply to soil compactors and tyre rows to tandem and pneumatic machines — the type notes in the table mark each.
7. What records should a roller fleet keep?
The signed daily log, the manual's scheduled-service stamps and a downtime log — the three books the warranty, resale and parts kit all read.
8. Who supports a roller maintenance programme?
The SDLG desk at +254 718 686 967 — checklist templates, parts planning and technicians, with written quotations within 24 hours.
Run your roller fleet on the SDLG checklist
Send your fleet list — we share the checklist template, plan the parts kit and book the service calendar with you.
Disclaimer: This checklist is the daily inspection layer across SDLG compaction machines; scheduled service intervals and torque specifications are defined in the official manual for each unit. Warranty 1 year / 2,000 hours standard, extendable to 2 years per the October 2026 terms. Figures verified 2026-11-03.
SDLG Roller Daily Inspection and Drum Maintenance Checklist
Watch — 67 seconds: the complete SDLG range in Kenya
The compaction family this checklist protects — every SDLG machine in one film from the Ruai yard.
Video not playing? Download it or watch on YouTube — and for a machine of your own, call +254 718 686 967.
A roller fails loudest at the start of a shift it wasn't inspected for. This SDLG roller daily inspection checklist is the ten-minute circuit that keeps the drum turning, the vibration system healthy and the safety devices honest — printable, signed, and the same discipline across soil compactors, tandem rollers and pneumatic machines.
Quick answers if you run a fleet: this roller daily inspection checklist Kenya fleets can print covers fluids, leaks, scrapers, drum condition, the vibration system, tyres, steering, brakes, lights and safety devices — the items the official manuals agree on across the range. The deeper service intervals live in each unit's manual, the SDLG soil compactor service and tandem programmes share this daily layer, and SDLG roller parts Kenya supply — scrapers, filters, vibration-system components — runs through the desk. For machine context, the range sits in the roller hub and the roller sizes and prices guide; the desk at +254 718 686 967 supports the checklist with parts and technicians.
| Time cost | Ten minutes per machine per shift — against the days a failed drum bearing or blown hydraulic hose costs |
| Scope | All SDLG compaction machines — soil compactors, tandem rollers, pneumatic rollers; type-specific rows marked below |
| Authority | Daily layer per this checklist; service intervals per the official manual for each unit |
| The rule | Defects written in the log the same hour — inspected machines sign off, flagged machines park until cleared |
| Verification date | 2026-11-03 |
The walkaround circuit
Start at the ground: overnight leaks under the machine — oil, fuel, coolant, hydraulic fluid each read differently, all read as trouble. Fluids to their marks: engine oil, coolant, hydraulic reservoir, fuel water separator drained where fitted. Then the working end: scraper blades seated against the drum with even contact — a scraper riding off the drum leaves material baking onto the shell, and baked material becomes shell damage; compactor drum maintenance begins at the scraper, not the workshop. Drum shell and edges: cracks, flat spots, abnormal wear, bolted padfoot shells tight where fitted. Tyres: cuts, pressures, matching wear — on tandems and pneumatics, tyre condition is compaction quality.
The systems that earn their own rows
Vibration system: the heart of vibration roller maintenance. Check the vibration isolators for cracking, listen for the rattles that precede bearing damage, and confirm amplitude/frequency selectors move freely and hold position — a vibration system engaged at the wrong setting, or vibrating while stationary, shortens bearing life measurably. Where the machine carries eccentric-weight service ports, their inspection stays with the scheduled service, not the daily layer. Steering and brakes: full lock-to-lock without binding, parking brake held on the grade it must hold, service brakes tested at walking pace before the first pass. Lights, horn and safety devices: beacon, work lights, reverse alarm, seat belt, ROPS inspection points clean — the devices that protect the crew get checked first, not last. Articulation joint and steering cylinders: pins, dust seals, free movement.
The printable checklist
| Item | Check this | Type note |
|---|---|---|
| Leaks (overnight) | Oil, fuel, coolant, hydraulic — none acceptable | All machines |
| Fluids | Oil, coolant, hydraulic to marks; fuel water separator drained | All machines |
| Scrapers | Seated, even contact, hardware tight | All machines |
| Drum shell | Cracks, flat spots, build-up, padfoot bolts tight | Padfoot shells: soil compactors only |
| Vibration system | Isolators, selector action, no abnormal rattle | All machines; never vibrate stationary |
| Tyres | Pressures, cuts, even wear | Tandem and pneumatic machines |
| Steering & articulation | Full lock free, pins and seals clean | All machines |
| Brakes | Service test at walking pace; parking holds | All machines |
| Lights & safety | Beacon, work lights, reverse alarm, belt, ROPS points | All machines |
| Log entry | Defects recorded, machine signed off or parked | All machines |
Drum care between the dailies
Between shifts, three habits extend drum life more than any single part: clean the shell at end of shift so material never bakes on; run vibration only under load and never stationary; and report the small rattle early — the bearing that costs a morning to inspect costs a week to replace. For tandem roller maintenance Kenya fleets, one more habit matters: with two drums and tight clearances, scraper condition matters twice, and the between-drum frame area traps material that hides cracks — it gets the brush, not the glance. These habits sit on top of the scheduled service intervals in each unit's manual, with SDLG roller maintenance parts — scrapers, isolators, filters, wear components — through the desk so the daily layer never waits on a shipping cycle.
Five checks that make the checklist stick
- The same circuit, every shift: one order, ten minutes, no improvisation — the checklist works because it's boring.
- The signed log: defects recorded the same hour, machine signed off or parked — no third state.
- The scraper standard: even contact defined, adjusted and recorded — drum protection measured, not assumed.
- The vibration discipline: never stationary, right setting per pass, rattle reported early.
- The parts line live: wear items ordered from the desk's genuine-parts stock before the shelf is empty.
Where this sits in roller ownership
The daily layer is the first third of SDLG roller service Kenya ownership: this checklist, the manual's scheduled intervals, and the downtime log from the roller financing and ownership guide together decide next quarter's parts kit. Model-specific context — from the RD730 tandem to the 26-tonne soil compactors — sits in the RD730 model guide, and the desk runs the same checklist discipline across every compaction machine in the fleet.
Frequently asked questions
1. What should a roller daily inspection include?
Leaks, fluids, scrapers, drum shell, the vibration system, tyres, steering and articulation, brakes, lights and safety devices — with every defect logged the same hour.
2. How do I maintain a compaction drum?
Clean the shell at end of shift, keep scrapers seated with even contact, never vibrate stationary, and report rattles early — bearing damage announced is bearing damage avoided.
3. Can I vibrate a roller while stationary?
No — vibration under no load hammers the bearings and isolators; engage vibration only under load, at the right setting for the pass.
4. How often should scrapers be adjusted?
Checked daily and adjusted to even contact as needed — scraper condition is the cheapest drum insurance in the fleet.
5. Where do I get SDLG roller parts in Kenya?
Through the SDLG desk — genuine scrapers, isolators, filters and vibration-system components, planned before the shelf is empty.
6. Does the checklist differ between soil and tandem rollers?
The daily layer is shared; padfoot shell rows apply to soil compactors and tyre rows to tandem and pneumatic machines — the type notes in the table mark each.
7. What records should a roller fleet keep?
The signed daily log, the manual's scheduled-service stamps and a downtime log — the three books the warranty, resale and parts kit all read.
8. Who supports a roller maintenance programme?
The SDLG desk at +254 718 686 967 — checklist templates, parts planning and technicians, with written quotations within 24 hours.
Run your roller fleet on the SDLG checklist
Send your fleet list — we share the checklist template, plan the parts kit and book the service calendar with you.
Disclaimer: This checklist is the daily inspection layer across SDLG compaction machines; scheduled service intervals and torque specifications are defined in the official manual for each unit. Warranty 1 year / 2,000 hours standard, extendable to 2 years per the October 2026 terms. Figures verified 2026-11-03.
