INTERSTATE HEAVY EQUIPMENT - OXNARD

Excavators are subjected to heavy work and wear and tear on the job site, with all the digging and loading, often in hostile settings and on poor ground conditions. Therefore, it is essential to consider having excavator preventive maintenance tips as a daily routine before starting the work.

All that heavy lifting-literal and figurative-starts to take a toll on an excavator's safety, power, efficiency, and overall performance if it isn't carefully cared for regularly. It also raises the chances of machine downtime and possibly costly repairs and part replacements. As a result, all of these lowers productivity and increase the machine's total cost of ownership.

Investing a little time inappropriate excavator preventive maintenance is a wise decision. In addition, the following steps below show the highlights of what this should comprise.

Excavator Preventive Maintenance Tips

• First, refer to the OEM's cleaning, preventive maintenance, and expert servicing instructions and follow them.
• Not only, before and after each use of excavators, but also, make sure to do pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Also, check for dirt and debris in the coolers.
• As specified in the excavator's owner's handbook, inspect, clean, and replace the air, fuel, engine, and hydraulic filters.
• Next, address any wear or damage to attachment components as soon as possible.
• Then, examine the bucket's wear plates and teeth to ensure that they are all present and in good working order.
• Every day, grease the pins and bushings.
• After that, lean out any debris or other contaminants in the compartment and inspect and lubricate the swing gear and swing bearing.
• Water should be drained from the fuel/water separator.
• Furthermore, keep your excavators' undercarriages in good working order by inspecting bolts, shoes, guards, and the sprocket and drive on the track; tighten or replace parts as needed.
• Maintain track tension on excavators and keep up with vital rubber track maintenance.
  • Follow fluid management best practices and keep a watch on hydraulic oil, engine oil, coolant, and other fluid levels at all times.
• Above all, always follow these excavator preventive maintenance tips to expand your equipment's life.