DIGGER DERRICK
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463280 - 9/14 Terex South Dakota, Inc. Digger Derrick
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
LUBRICATION
All moving parts of the digger derrick and vehicle, for which lubrication is specified, shall be regularly
lubricated. Lubricating systems shall be checked for proper delivery of lubricant. Particular care should be
taken to follow manufacturer’s recommendations as to points and frequency of lubrication, maintenance of
lubricant levels and types of lubricant to be used. Consult the lubrication chart and/or the maintenance
manual for the correct lubricant for the Digger Derrick.
Machinery shall be stationary while lubricants are being applied and protection provided as called for in
“Maintenance Procedure”.
OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS
See Frequent and Periodic Inspection Intervals before operation of the digger derrick.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Keep inspection records up-to-date.
2. Record and report all discrepancies to your supervisor.
3. A dirty digger derrick cannot be properly inspected. Keep your digger derrick clean!
4. Only qualified personnel shall do repairs and inspections.
5. Oil spills may require notifying Local, State, or Federal Authorities.
NOTE: The following check points listed are the minimum recommended by Terex South Dakota,
Inc.. They are subject to supplementation to conform with your own company
regulations.
NOTE: Remember that the safety of all personnel and the operational efficiency of the digger
derrick are dependent upon good inspection checks and maintenance practices.
NOTE: Dirty or dusty conditions or unusual weather conditions may require more frequent
maintenance.
The following checklists must be used daily, 90 days (360 hours), 180 days (720 hours),
12 months (1,050 hours). Failure to do so could endanger the life of the operator. Always
remember, preventive maintenance can save much more than it costs.
Changes to the vehicle computer settings could affect equipment operation and could
result in crushing or tip over that could cause death or serious injury.
• Do not alter computer settings without full knowledge of affect of changes.
• See information supplied with truck manuals and contact final stage manufacturer
for required settings.