Skid steer service (F) 8000hr (midlife)

Use this checklist as a service schedule guide for the correct maintenance of your Skid Steer. Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures.

Brisbane Diesel

05/01/2023

Skid steer service (F) 8000hr (midlife)

PRE-SERVICE CHECKS

Perform risk assessment

Take photo of machine and SMU

Setup work area and implement hazard controls

Pressure clean machine

Check alternator charge rate

While lining up final drives check travel alarm and lower

LUBE SERVICE

Change cabin filter(s)

Fill washer bottle

Change wiper blades

Sample engine oil

Change engine oil & filter

Clean crankcase breather

Change fuel filter (s)

Change fuel separator

Change outer air filter

Change inner air filter (if applicable)

Change chain case oil

Change hydraulic HP filter(S) (if applicable)

Change hydraulic return filter (if applicable)

Change/clean suction screen (if applicable) and replace plate O-rings

Replace hydraulic oil

Change final drive oil

Grease machine & change out any no receptive nipples

Adjust track tension

Change coolant

Change belt tensioner

Change fan belts

Change radiator cap

Change water pump

Change thermostat

Change radiator hoses

Replace rocker cover seal

Perform valve lash adjustment

Change injectors & injector tubes

CABIN INSPECTIONS

Check mirrors

Check door seals

Check rubber floor mats

Check pedals (if applicable)

Check operator seat condition

Check seat belt/bar function

Check windows for cracks / stone chips

Check hood lining

Check arm rests

Check A/C louvers

Check AM/FM radio

Check UHF radios

Check display screen for faults & reset service intervals

Start machine and test e-stops

Check joystick neutral position

Test lockout lever function

Function test all operations and test for boom creep

Check Air conditioning functions

Check rotating beacon

Check auto idle function

Check light function

Complete movement checks on boom joints

Remove attachment

setup in service position, roll cabin, engage boom lock & shut down

IMPLEMENT INSPECTION

Check attachment G.E.T condition and report

Check attachments for cracks

Check hitch for cracks

Check boom arms for cracks and defects

Check hydraulic all hoses/tubes

Check all hydraulic cylinders for leaks and rod damage

Check condition of cylinder covers (if applicable)

UPPER STRUCTURE

Check for panel damage and report

Check and lubricate door hinges and struts

Check electrical harnesses

Remove battery terminals, clean and apply protectant

Check battery voltage and load test

Check for leaks under cabin

Check belly guards

Check ROPS / FOPS

Check covers on upper structure

Check intake system clamps and hoses and mounting

Check exhaust clamps tubes and mounting

Check fuel hoses for rubbing

Check engine / pump mount condition

Check guards around fan

Clean coolers out

Check all hosing / tubes

Check extinguishers (in date and has pressure)

Check control solenoid valves and pumps for leaks and rubbing on harnesses

UNDERCARRAIGE INSPECTION

Inspect hoses to travel motors

Inspect LH sprocket/ roller condition for scalloping

Inspect LH track assembly and report condition

Inspect LH idler condition

Inspect LH load rollers

Inspect LH carrier rollers

Inspect RH sprocket/ roller condition for scalloping

Inspect RH track assembly and report condition

Inspect RH idler condition

Inspect RH load rollers

Inspect RH carrier rollers

Check track frames for cracks

POST SERVICE CHECKS

Fill out sample slips and post

Clean up oil trays

Run up machine and get to operating temperature and check over machine

Record labour

Fill out service sticker fit to window

Source: Brisbane Diesel (Community Member)