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Category: Construction

CAT Construction Equipment: 500-hr Service Kit
September 30, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 781 (Dec 17), p. 16. Mechanics, service kits which are now available for your CAT construction equipment. This article provide a list of kits to use for 500-hr services. ... MORE

Backhoe Loader: New Tires Need a Little Work
September 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 746 (Jan 15), p. 21. When it’s time to replace tires on your backhoe loader (BHL), you’ve got a little work to do! Unlike most equipment, the BHL does not have a tire and wheel assembly... MORE

621G Scraper: Wet Filter Turns Moldy
September 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 774 (May 17), p. 20. Operators, make sure you keep a close eye on the 621G scraper’s cab air filter, especially after a heavy rain. The filter’s access door has a series of louvers that allows open air flow. ... ... MORE

22-Ton Crane: Filter Facts
September 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 579 (Feb 01), p. 25. Operators, you don’t have to replace the primary filter element every time the restriction indicator turns red. You can often save the cost of a new element by cleaning the old one with compressed air or warm, soapy water. ... MORE

5K LCRT Forklift: Tarp NSN
September 24, 2020 — Use tarp, NSN 9390-01-645-8905, to help reduce corrosion on the Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF), NSN 3939-01-599-9978 (LIN L05010), during long-term storage. Questions?... MORE

815F Compactor: Air Filter Brush Off
September 24, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 774 (Jun 15), p. 58. Operators, a clean air filter element is crucial during construction operations, especially when there’s a lot of dust in the air. ... MORE

M400W Skid Loader: Stop Needless Battery Replacement!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779 (Oct 17), p. 17. Operators, it’s no secret that M400W compact-skid loaders have an ongoing problem with battery drain. Most use the yellow-top Optima batteries... MORE

Construction Equipment: Stop That Sneaky Leak
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 774 (May 17), p. 16. Operators, working in rocky soil can play havoc with the tires on your construction equipment. When small rocks get stuck between the tire and wheel rim, tire pressure goes right out the window! ... ... MORE

D7R II Tractor: Some Tips for the Tractor
September 9, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 771 (FEB 17), p. 18-19. Operators, here are a few reminders to keep in mind before the day’s run, especially you newbies! ... ... MORE

HMEE-1: Detach Head Lamps
September 8, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779 (Oct 17), p. 16. Operators, remember to detach the front bucket headlamps whenever you’re uploading the HMEE-I’s bucket and BII boxes. If you don’t, the headlamps, NSN 6220-01-549-6135, and their electrical cables will get ripped loose from the bucket... MORE

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