Spartan Equipment SKID-PAC 1000, Technical Manual

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Spartan Equipment Technical Manual Skid-Pac
TM
1000, 1000B
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SECTION 11.0
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
11.1 General Guidelines 11.2 Daily Maintenance
CAUTION
Avoid serious injury. Never service the
Skid-Pac while it is operating. Ensure all
loads are adequately supported before
performing any service work. Service in
safe work areas. Never service the Skid-
Pac in the trench.
When properly installed, operated and
maintained by qualified personnel, the
Spartan Equipment Skid-Pac requires a
minimum of service.
Maintain clean oil in the carrier. Follow the
recommendations from the carrier
manufacturer for approved hydraulic oils and
hydraulic system maintenance.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are
contained while performing maintenance and
service. Use a suitable container to collect
fluids before any component containing fluids
is disassembled. Clean up any spilled oil.
Obey all local regulations for the disposal of
these fluids.
Non-approved parts may cause loss of
performance or damage the Spartan
Equipment attachment. Use only genuine
Spartan Equipment replacement parts to
protect total warranty coverage. Do not
make alterations to the Skid-Pac without
written authorization from the Spartan
Equipment Engineering Department.
Use standard mecha
nic’s techniques and
tools to disassemble and assemble the Skid-
Pac.
Contact Spartan Equipment
’s Technical
Service with questions regarding
maintenance, repair or operation. For
replacement parts, contact Spartan
Equipment
’s Customer Service.
CAUTION
Risk of eye injury from
flying debris. Wear eye
protection when operating
or servicing equipment.
Remove excess dirt and debris from Skid-
Pac. Excessive dirt on the Skid-Pac can
decrease performance.
Check for loose or missing fasteners.
Visually check for oil leaks.
CAUTION
Fluid penetration hazard.
Pressurized oil can
penetrate skin. Never use
hands to locate leaks.
Use cardboard. Regularly
inspect hoses for
damage. Replacement
hoses must be the same
type and pressure rating.
Replace hoses if any of the following
conditions are present:
End fittings are damaged or leaking
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
Wires are exposed
Outer coverings are ballooning
Flexible part of the hoses are kinked
Outer covers have embedded armoring
End fittings are displaced