Excavator service (F) 8000hr (midlife) (11t or up)
Use this checklist as a service schedule guide for the correct maintenance of your Excavator. 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
Excavator service (F) 8000hr (midlife) (11t or up)
Use this checklist as a service schedule guide for the correct maintenance of your Excavator. Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures.
PRE-SERVICE CHECKS
LUBE SERVICE
Change cabin filter(s)
Fill washer bottle
Change wiper blades
Change engine oil & filter
Clean crankcase breather
Change fuel filter (s)
Change fuel separator
Change outer air filter
Change inner air filter (if applicable)
Clean swing box breathers
Change swing box oil
Change PTO oil (if applicable)
Change damper case oil (if applicable)
Change pilot filter
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 travel levers
Check operator seat condition
Check seat belt 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 quick hitch function
Check rotating beacon
Check auto idle function
Check light function
Roll boom out to service position & shut down
Complete movement checks on boom joints
IMPLEMENT INSPECTION
Check attachment G.E.T condition and report
Check attachments for cracks
Check quick hitch hoses
Check quick hitch for cracks
Check stick(dipper) for cracks
Check hydraulic all hoses/tubes
Check all hydraulic cylinders for leaks and rod damage
Check dozer blade condition
Check for leaks on dozer blade cylinders
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 in hydraulic cabinets
Check belly guards
Check handrail condition and report
Check counter weight bolts in place and tight
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
Check extinguishers (in date and has pressure)
Check control solenoid valves for leaks and rubbing on harnesses
UNDERCARRAIGE INSPECTION
Remove slew belly plate and inspect centre joint for leaks
Remove travel motor guards and clean out cavities
Inspect hoses from upper structure
Inspect LH sprocket 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 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
Install cover plates
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
Perform hydraulic tune
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