MAINTENANCE
STANDARD PRACTICES
Maintenance of and repairs to the COMPACTOR/DRIVER should be performed by an
experienced service technician, thoroughly familiar with all standard practices and
procedures, and most importantly, all safety precautions. The following is a review of
common standard practices to be followed when working with hydraulic equipment, and
is not meant to be all-inclusive. Rather, this review is presented as a reminder as to
some of the unique characteristics of hydraulic equipment.
• The prevention of foreign contaminant damage is critical when working with hydraulic
equipment. Protect exposed holes and parts to guard against entry of contaminants.
Install metal or plastic plugs/caps where applicable to prevent entry of debris into the
hydraulic system.
• Mark the location and position of mating parts as an aid to re-assembly. Mark
corresponding parts uniquely to reflect their relationship, including proper location,
position, orientation, and/or alignment.
DO:
• During assembly, observe all markings made during disassembly, and all
corresponding features of mating parts to ensure proper location, position, orientation
and alignment.
• During disassembly of a sub-assembly, place removed components on a clean, dry
surface, in proper relative position as an aid in re-assembly.
• Always inspect threaded areas on components. Repair or replace as required.
Never apply uncured thread adhesive to a fastener that has cured adhesive on it.
Clean the fastener and the threaded bore. A tap and die may be helpful for this task.
Be sure to remove loose debris from the threaded bore.
• Use care to avoid scratches, nicks, dents, or other damage to machined surfaces of
mating components.
• When securing a component, always tighten cap screws gradually in an opposing
pattern, applying the specific torque.
• Grease can be used to temporarily hold a part in place while the abutting part is
placed into position.
• Always use common sense and exercise standard safety precautions when working
with all tools and equipment required to maintain, repair or troubleshoot the
COMPACTOR/DRIVER.
To Next Page
Loading...