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QC620
Skid Digger
8.2 Maintenance Schedule
Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour
interval, whichever comes first.
As Required Maintenance
Remove any entangled material.
Every 8 hours of operation or daily
Grease the skid digger.
Check that all fasteners are tight.
Check the condition of all hydraulic lines,
hoses, and fittings. Replace any that are
damaged. Reroute those that are rubbing,
pinched, or crimped. Tighten any fitting
that is leaking. Ensure fittings are clean
and free of dirt.
Every 50 hours of operation or weekly
Check condition of bucket teeth. Replace,
if required.
Every 100 hours of operation or annually
Clean—remove any entangled material or debris build-up.
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8.3 Grease Points
Look for this decal on the skid digger. It indicates a grease point
and the number of hours between greasing.
For the grease point locations, see the following image (Fig. 10 –
Grease points on page 27). Look for the following symbol,
See page 27.
which indicates the number of grease points at each location.
See page 31.
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
See page 32.
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an SAE
multipurpose lithium-based grease.
Grease the skid digger regularly to keep it working efficiently and
extend its life.
• Use a hand-held grease gun. Typically, two applications per
fitting is enough; however, pump grease until it is visible at
See page 28.
the joint.
• Wipe off grease fittings with a clean cloth before greasing
to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
• If fittings do not take grease, remove, and clean them
thoroughly. Replace grease fittings, as required.
• Immediately replace or repair grease fittings that are not
working correctly.
Always grease the skid digger after pressure-washing it.
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Fig. 10 – Grease points
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