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Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for IHMEE. (Continued)
Item to be
Checked or
Not Fully Mission
Item
Serviced
Procedure
Capable If:
No.
Interval
After
Backhoe and FEL
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Pedal will not release.
a. Inspect backhoe pedal lock.
c. Fully extend backhoe with bucket resting
Do not check for leaks by hand; oil under
hydraulic pressure can penetrate the skin
and cause severe injury. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
Class III leak evident.
e. Visually inspect hydraulic lines for
crimping, leaks, or damage. Check
fittings, control valve, and cylinders for
leaks or damage.
Any parts are missing.
f. Visually check for loose or missing bolts,
Wear plates or mounting
fittings, hoses, and digging teeth. Check
points are cracked or
for broken or cracked wear plates, cutting
damaged.
edges, and mounting points.
Broken or cracked welds
g. Check backhoe boom, dipper, stabilizer,
apparent. Loose or
main frame, and swing tower assembly
missing hardware.
for cracks, broken welds, and loose or
missing hardware.
Physical damage or
h. Check FEL frame assembly and lift arm
broken or cracked welds
assembly bucket for loose or missing
are apparent. Loose or
hardware. Check for physical damage
missing hardware.
and cracked or broken welds.
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