Guides

Heavy equipment jobs

Step-by-step guides for skid steers, excavators, loaders and haul trucks: the tools, the parts, the safety checks, and a moving drawing for every step.

In reviewFinal Drive Repair: Seals, Oil and Bearings5 h · Hard · 9 stepsReplace a leaking final drive duo-cone seal pair on a mini excavator or track loader: drain, inspect, reseal, refill and test. About 5 hours, advanced.

In reviewHow to Adjust Track Tension45 min · Easy · 9 stepsCheck and adjust rubber track tension on a mini excavator or compact track loader: block it, measure sag, grease or bleed the adjuster. About 45 min.

In reviewHow to Bleed a Hydraulic System or Cylinder45 min · Intermediate · 9 stepsBleed air from a loader or excavator hydraulic system and a single cylinder after a hose, pump or cylinder change. About 45 minutes, moderate difficulty.

In reviewHow to Rebuild a Hydraulic Cylinder3 h · Intermediate · 8 stepsReseal a leaking loader or excavator hydraulic cylinder on the bench: remove, strip, replace every seal, torque, refit and test. About 3 hours.

In reviewHow to Repair a Hydraulic Hose or Fix a Leak1 h · Easy · 9 stepsReplace a leaking hydraulic hose or fitting on a skid steer or excavator: find the leak safely, match the hose, torque and test. About 60 minutes.

In reviewHow to Replace a Skid Steer Track2 h · Intermediate · 10 stepsReplace a rubber track on a compact track loader: raise it onto stands, release the tensioner grease safely, fit the new track, set sag. About 2 hours.

In reviewHow to Replace Bucket Teeth45 min · Easy · 6 stepsReplace pin-on bucket teeth on a skid steer, backhoe or excavator: block the bucket, drive the side pin, fit the new tooth and retainer. Animated steps.

In reviewLine Boring: What It Is and How It’s Done10 h · Expert · 11 stepsLine boring explained for mechanics: set up a portable bar, weld and bore worn bucket or boom pin bores, and fit bushings. About 10 hours, hard.

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