PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-575
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 575
OCTOBER 2000
D7G Tractor . . .
Able Cable Roller
O
perators, before using the dozer’s winch, make sure the cable roller is in
place and working.
Without a working roller, cable winds un-
evenly on the winch drum, pinching and
breaking strands.
Number one, that’s a safety hazard. Num-
ber two, the cable will have to be replaced—
an expensive and time-consuming job.
So before a mission, eyeball the cable
roller. If the roller is missing or bent out of
place, report it to your mechanic.
SEE . . .
D7G Tractor . . .
this
soaking
ought to clean your
undercarriage.
yeah, but
what is it doing to
my
clutch
?
a
paint job
will have this tractor
looking
great
!
hey, picasso!
you forgot to
cover me
!
Water rusts
input shaft collar
Inspect roller
perators, after the day’s run, do your SEE a big
favor.
Do not
run it through the birdbath.
Any water above the hubs seeps into the trans-
mission housing. When water sits in the clutch
group, it rusts the collar on the input shaft. Even-
tually the throwout bearing seizes and you’re stuck
with a vehicle that won’t shift gears.
So next time your excavator needs a bath, spray
it with a high-pressure hose instead. It’ll save you
some headaches in the long run.
Tape off indicator before painting
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clean air filter element is crucial to smooth operation and a long engine life.
So it’s in your best interest to keep an eye on the air cleaner restriction
indicator located below the air cleaner canister.
When the indicator moves from green to red,
you know it’s time to pop the canister’s lid and
pull out the air filters for a good cleaning.
Problem is, some paint shops spray over the
restriction indicator. Sprayed over, the indicator
is no longer a quick reference on the condition
of the air filter elements.
So keep the indicator clear. Use duct tape or
masking tape to cover the indicator before the
dozer goes off to the paint booth.
If the indicator is covered with paint, your mechanic will have to replace it.
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