BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS
Maintenance
Section 5
Page 5
8-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Shear Model _____________________Excavator Hour Meter________________________
Shear Serial Number ______________________________ Date______________________
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1.
Visually inspect shear for any damage
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2.
Inspect safety devices
_______ a. All safety decals in place and legible - seal decal and label maintenance section
_______ b. All cab protection in good condition
_______ c. All excavator warning systems working
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3.
Lubricate all points. Refer to shear lubrication in this section
_______ a. Each side of main pivot group (two each side)
_______ b. End of slide puck assemblies (each side)
_______ c. End of front cylinder pin
_______ d. End of rear cylinder pin
_______ e. Boom pivot connection of mounting bracket
_______ f. Cylinder connection of mounting bracket
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4.
Inspect connecting pins and pin retaining hardware
_______ a. Stick connection pin
_______ b. Linkage connection pin
_______ c. Pinheads, collars, and pin stops
_______
5.
Inspect all bolts
_______ a. Visually inspect all bolts and replace any that are loose or damaged
_______
6.
Check guide blade gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds 0.030” (0.75 mm)
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7.
Check cutting blade gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds 0.030” (0.75 mm)
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8.
Inspect piercing tip
_______ a. Edges are square
_______ b. Piercing tip passes squarely into lower shear
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9.
Inspect lower shear
_______ a. Inside shear surfaces are fl ush with the blades
_______ b. Upper piercing tip passes closely into lower shear on sides and in front
Inspected by: __________________________________________________________________________