Pit & Quarry, April 2014
WHEEL LOADERS Longevity Proper care and maintenance maximizes wheel loader uptime and productivity BY PHILIPPE B ISSON AND JOHN COE W heel loaders take a pounding They work in material that wears away the very steel from which theyre built Wheel loaders lift and carry enormous loads across uneven terrain for hours on end They fight dust that is determined to go places it shouldnt But the burden on wheel loaders is lessened when owners and operators practice proper maintenance Here are a few considerations to help maximize your wheel loaders uptime and ultimately improve productivity and extend service life Pre and post operation check A daily wheel loader walk around inspection both before and after operation is an essential part of the day Before you begin your day check all routine daily items associated with fluids and filters As with your personal health prevention is the best medicine and spotting something wrong before you begin work will go a long way to prevent further serious issues Equally important for quarry and aggregate operations is the need to pay close attention to features of the machine that contribute to safety both for the machine itself and the people working around it Make sure no unnecessary obstructions impair the operators visibility Check for chips and cracks in the windows The glass should be free of dirt and cleaned frequently and wiper blades and windshield cleaning fluid levels need to be maintained Completing a pre operation inspection of the machine and its critical components may help identify issues that need to be addressed 14 PIT QUARRY April 2014 www pitandquarry com
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