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    Cat 955K service questions

    I bought a Cat 955K S/N 85J3811 last year, also have PDF service manual. My questions: 1. there is an electrical problem and 2 people are needed to start the machine - 1 to adjust the throttle, and 1 to jump the starter solenoid to the battery cable terminal with a screwdriver. start switch...
  2. MrEvilPirate

    Looking at my first excavator - Komatsu PC75uu-2e

    It is a 2004 w/4300 hours, owner claims "tight and powerful" no leaks. It looks clean in the pictures. Drive sprockets nice square tips, metal track looks to be in good condition. I spoke to him about it he said he had it for 3 months got it from a guy who used it to do septics and he had just...
  3. A

    Maintenance Logs

    I've got a Cat 430E and recently started doing rentals. I want to know what the best practice is for maintenance logs. Do you use excel spreadsheets or apps or a website? What works well for you to keep up with your fluids and parts?
  4. R

    Toyota SDK7 questions

    Just acquired a 97 Toyota SDK7, it's functioning, but needs some TLC. ANyone familiar with them got any advice on things to maintain? Currently the pedals are sticky making up and down and bucket tilt pretty jerky. Also it fires up, but even after running, sometimes has a hard time getting...
    • rbhw95
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    • maintenance skid steer toyota
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  5. M

    How is equipment usually serviced?

    I am a sales professional for a software development company and I am currently conducting research about the industry to see how most heavy construction machinery is serviced? From what I can currently understand, the heavy machinery is usually taken to a dealership to get serviced or...
  6. K

    Kubota SVL questions for owners

    If you own an SVL90/SVL95, can you tell me if it fits in a standard 7' overhead door opening? I know the spec says it is just a hair under 84" (83.4") but I am wondering how that works in practice. We are building a new tuck-under garage with limited space so I am going to try to spec enough...
  7. S

    Bobcat T190 Maintenance Help

    I recently purchased a 2002 Bobcat T190 with 1275 hours on it. Before I put the machine to work, I'd like to perform all of the preventative maintenance as all of the filters currently have 2013 as the last service date. So far I've changed the oil and filter, the air filters, both cabin...
    • slowhand
    • Thread
    • bobcat hydraulic fluid change maintenance t190
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  8. BetGamer

    Posting OLD manuals or Maintenance manuals for heavy Eqpt

    Ok. I would like to know if we have any links to sites, or online-safe places to post old manuals so others will have it available to them? Last month, I bought a Pettibone 125, model 858, and have had no luck on finding a manual or parts book for it. I did finding something close. I searched...
  9. zppark

    let's complete this maintenance guide on hydraulic hammers

    I've always heard about storing your hydraulic hammer standing up in the forum, or questions about nitrogen check. Then I came out with this guide, initially aiming to serve my clients. I hope to get more advice from you guys. Kindly help to complete the maintenance guide, then leave your...
  10. just-a-mechanic

    2002 Terex 760 Extend-a-hoe 4x4 up keep/repairs

    Hey Guys I am new here and I own a 2002 Terex Backhoe as the description states. I have scoured the internet and short of buying parts from Russia, looks like I'm left to my own devices for wear items and common upkeep. I would by from Russia but cant get any shops to respond to my emails...
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