How to Change the Drive Roller for the Leister BITUMAT B2

As the Leister BITUMAT B2 welds a bitumen seam, there is a good chance that the drive roller will be exposed to melted bitumen. If this builds up, it can cause the wheel to lie unevenly against the material surface leading to a poor weld.

The BITUMAT B2 comes with a spare drive roller, which is stored under the circular weight at the front of the machine (opposite the guide bar). To attach this new drive roller, follow these instructions: 

1. Unscrew the weight from the front of the machine.

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2. Pull the new guide roller out of its holder.

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3. Place the welder on its side so that the hot-air blower faces up.

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4. Unscrew the brass fastening screw by turning counter-clockwise, and remove.

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5. Pull the air dam off of the deflector roller.
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6. Pull the drive roller up and off of the machine, and then pull the air dam off of the roller.
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7. Lay the air dam into the groove of the new drive roller.
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8. Align the new drive roller with the post on the machine, and slide it into position.
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9. Pull the air dam back over the deflector roller and make sure it lies completely in the groove.
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10. Insert the brass fastening screw through the middle of the drive roller and tighten until snug.
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11. Make sure the air dam aligns with the two guide rollers, and then flip the machine back into the proper position.

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If you have any questions or are having any trouble with your welder, please contact your Leister authorized service center.