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120M Road Grader: Drain Out the Water
February 27, 2023 — Drain water out of the fuel system to keep the 120M road grader’s engine running smoothly. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

120M Road Grader: Check Moldboard Wear Strips for Wear
November 4, 2022 — There’s no specific check for the moldboard wear strips in the PMCS tables of the grader's TM. That means operators and mechanics need to eyeball the wear strips to make sure they’re not cracked or missing. Read on to learn more... MORE

120M Road Grader: Blade and Inching Pedal Tips
March 30, 2022 — Operators, remember these two pointers about the grader's edge and the inching pedal before the day’s run at the worksite... MORE

120M Road Grader: PM Reminders
September 14, 2021 — Operators, these preventive maintenance (PM) reminders will keep your grader running smooth and mission-ready for the day’s run. Read on to discover what they are and how they'll keep your grader mission-ready... MORE

120M Road Grader: Be Air-Aware When Flow’s Too Slow!
August 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 766 (Sep 16), p. 19. Operators, when it comes to the inside and outside air filter elements for your 120M road grader’s cab, you need to be air aware... MORE

120M Grader: Parts Info
July 14, 2021 — Mechanics, keep these NSNs in mind until the road grader’s parts manual is updated. The first is for the input lockout switch. The second is for the manifold pressure sensor for your 120M road grader’s implement steering control and brake and hydraulic fan control... MORE

130G Road Grader: Hydraulic Unloading Valve Reminder
April 29, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 20. Operators, keep this tip in mind when temps drop below 60°F: Use the road grader’s hydraulic unloading valve to make starting the engine easier. ... ... MORE

120M Road Grader: Keep Transmission Oil on the Level
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 764 (Jul 16), p. 15. Operators, stay level-headed when it comes to checking your grader’s transmission oil level. That also means using the right oil. ... ... MORE

120M Road Grader: No Joy in Busted Joysticks
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 798 (May 19), p. 26. Operators, climbing in and out of the 120M road grader’s cab should be second nature at the work site... MORE

120M Road Grader: Clogged Breather Valve A Show Stopper!
January 8, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 763 (Jun 16), p. 10. The mud really flies when you’re operating your 120M road grader, operators. And a lot of that mud ends up on top of the circle drive gear... MORE

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