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CCE: Keep Rust Off Hydraulic Cylinders!
February 4, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 782 (Jan 18), p. 20. Dear Half-Mast, The hydraulic cylinder rods on construction equipment used near salt water environments suffer from constant corrosion problems... MORE

D7RII Dozer: O-ring Seal’s a Big Deal
December 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 (Jan 19), p. 18. Operators, after a track adjustment on your D7R II dozer, make sure the track adjuster cover is snug on the recoil spring compartment. ... 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

D7R II Dozer: Seat Knob Bolt
August 5, 2020 — Get a bolt for the adjustment knob on the D7R II dozer’s seat assembly using NSN 5306-01-659-5535. This bolt replaces the old bolt, NSN 5305-01-517-2222, that’s shown as Item 94 in Fig 118 of TM 5-2410-241-24P (Feb 12)... MORE

D7R II Dozer: Check Bolts on Frame
June 12, 2020 — A good operator knows that one of the first items you’ll find in the D7R II dozer’s PMCS in TM 5-2410-241-10 (Oct 11) is a statement that says to make sure the vehicle’s bolts, nuts and screws aren’t loose, missing, bent or broken. If any of them are, notify your mechanic... MORE

D7R II CAT Dozer: Parking Brake Reminder
June 8, 2020 — Operators, it’s real easy to do: you hop in the cab, and to get the day rolling in your D7R II CAT dozer, you start cranking down on the engine starter. And guess what? Your dozer won’t start, and you’re going nowhere! Matter of fact, you try all day long. Fact is, the vehicle won’t start unless the parking brake is locked (engaged). ... MORE

D7R II CAT Dozer: Avoid Battery Drain
June 8, 2020 — Operators, after the day’s run, make sure you turn off the battery disconnect switch that’s located at the back of the D7R II CAT tractor or dozer (roadside), inside the switch’s access door. If you don’t, the batteries will drain and lose their charge within the week! ... MORE

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