This training covers skid steer safety. It discusses hazard awareness including common accident causes. It reviews proper operating procedures such as entering and exiting safely, traveling up and down hills, and not allowing riders. Daily checks and maintenance are also covered. The document examines past accident reports and internal cases to identify causes and lessons learned. Safety features of skid steers like ROPS, FOPS, and electronic safety devices are described which help prevent injuries.

1. SKID STEER
TRAINING

2. This training will educate workers with:
• Hazard awareness
• Past accident reports
• Proper operation of a skid steer
• Basic daily checks and maintenance
Overview

3. Hazard Awareness
Skid steers can be dangerous if you
do not follow certain safety
precautions.
Injuries and death are preventable.
The two most commonly reported
cases of serious injury and death
using skid steers are:
• Crushed by moving parts
• Rollover accidents

4. Hazard Awareness
We can prevent injuries and deaths by
using safe working habits. Three actions
you can use to be safe on site are to:
• Educate
• Work Safely
• Right state of mind

5. Educate
To prevent accidents with skid steers, read and
follow directions in the equipment operator’s manual.
Pay attention to the safety instructions in the manual
and to the warning stickers on the machine itself. If
you have any questions, stop and ask your supervisor
or another competent worker before you continue.

6. Work Safely
Sometimes you may be tempted to rush your
work or take risky shortcuts on site. An
accident can leave you or someone around you
permanently injured or dead. For everyone’s
safety don’t take unnecessary risks while
operating a dangerous machine. Nothing is as
important as your and other people’s safety and
well being.

7. Right State of Mind
Never operate any type of machinery if
you are tired or under influence the of
drugs or alcohol. If you are on
medication discuss with your doctor or
a pharmacist if you are capable of
safely operating machinery

8. Safety Messages and Signs
Manufactures put important safety messages on
equipment and inside the owner’s manual. It is
critical to read, understand and follow all safety
messages.
Many safety messages use the words caution,
warning and danger to get your attention. Following
those are safety messages and their meanings.
Each of these signs will have a written message,
and perhaps a picture about an unsafe condition.

9. Safety Messages and Signs
CAUTION means you need to be careful.
Follow the directions on the sign or you
could get hurt.
WARNING is more serious and means you
need to follow the directions on the sign or
you could be badly hurt or killed.
DANGER is the most serious safety message. If
you don’t follow the directions, you will be
seriously injured or killed

10. Safety Messages and Signs
Other signs/stickers you may come across are:

11. Past Accident Reports
Improper operation of skid-steer loaders can put workers at risk injury or death. These
risks are similar to those associated with other types of mobile construction
machinery. However, skid-steer loaders have features that can expose workers to
additional injury risks.
In the United states, out of 4,379 worker fatalities in private industry in 2015, 937 or 21.4%
were in construction — that is, one in five worker deaths last year were in construction. The
leading causes of private sector worker deaths (excluding highway collisions) in the
construction industry were falls, followed by struck by object, electrocution, and caught-
in/between. These "Fatal Four" were responsible for more than half (64.2%) the construction
worker deaths in 2015. Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 602 workers' lives in America
every year.
• Falls — 364 out of 937 total deaths in construction (38.8%)
• Struck by Object - 90 (9.6%)
• Electrocutions - 81 (8.6%)
• Caught-in/between* - 67 (7.2%)
(*This category includes construction workers killed when caught-in or compressed by
equipment or objects, and struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or
material)

12. Past Accident Reports
Case 1: Improper Exit, Removal of ROPS
On October 29, 1993, a 26 year old male hog farmer was fatally
injured when he was caught between the frame of a skid steer
loader and a lift arm hydraulic cylinder. The farmer was
working alone, using the loader to pile manure in one corner of
a hog containment building. The loader’s roll over protection
structure had been removed to permit operation under the 6
foot high ceiling of the building, and the lift arm support device
(on one of the lift cylinders) could only be used when the lift
arm was almost fully raised. The loader stalled in front of and
facing a manure pile with the bucket partially raised, blocking
the farmer from exiting through the front of the machine. As he
attempted to climb out over the side of the machine, he
unintentionally hit the lift arm control lever causing the lift arm
to drop and crush him against the frame. A family member
called 911 and first responders released the farmer using a
large front end loader and chain. The farmer was transported
to a hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of a
crush injury to the chest.

13. Past Accident Reports
Case 1: Improper Exit, Removal of ROPS
What Went Wrong!
• Removal of rollover protection structure
• Improper exit
• Working alone
• Poor machine maintenance

14. Past Accident Reports
Case 2: Working Near Raised Bucket
On July 16, 1992, a 16-year-old male landscape worker died as a result of traumatic injuries
from being struck by the bucket of a skid-steer loader. The worker and two co-workers were
removing a fence that surrounded a housing development drainage pond. The fence had been
hung on 1 inch by 2-inch wooden stakes near the bottom of the pond’s bank, which had a 20%
slope. The loader was being used to pull up the stakes, because overgrowth around the pond
made it difficult to remove them by hand. The operator of the loader positioned it about midway
from the top of the bank, facing down the slope with the bucket lowered. The worker and a co-
worker stood near the bottom of the bank and wound the fence around the loader bucket. The
operator pulled the stake by raising the bucket. He then moved the machine to the next stake
and lowered the bucket to repeat the process. As the operator was raising the bucket to pull the
third stake, the loader tipped forward. To stabilize the machine, the operator lowered the
bucket. At the same time, the worker who had been standing in front of and to the side of the
loader, slipped and fell underneath the bucket. The bucket struck him in the chest and he died
shortly thereafter from traumatic chest injuries

15. Past Accident Reports
Case 2: Working Near Raised Bucket
What Went Wrong!
• Working near raised bucket
• Wrong machine for the job
• Wrong procedure for pulling out
stakes

16. Past Accident Reports
Case 3: Improper Backing Procedure, Nonuse of Seat Belt
On September 20, 1996, a 43-year-old landscape worker died after he backed a skid-steer loader
over a 6-foot concrete retaining wall. At the time of the incident, the operator was spreading
topsoil to prepare for grass seeding. He performed the task by driving perpendicular toward the
wall with a fresh load of topsoil in the bucket, dumping the soil near the wall, and then backing
up dragging the loader bucket to spread the soil evenly. He had made numerous passes in this
manner, back-dragging the bucket from the wall and up the slope. However, as he approached
the edge of the work area after dumping the topsoil on his last pass before the incident, he
turned the loader around and backed toward the wall dragging the bucket on the ground. The
left rear tire of the machine went over the wall, followed by the right rear tire. The machine
struck the ground, rear end first, coming to rest on its left side. The operator, who was not
wearing the seat belt, remained inside the cab but came out of the operator’s seat. He was
knocked unconscious, with his head and chest wedged between the seat and the side screen.
Several coworkers heard the impact and came immediately to the operator’s aid. However,
emergency personnel were unable to find a pulse, and the operator was pronounced dead at the
scene by the medical examiner. The cause of death was asphyxiation due to lack of the air.

17. Past Accident Reports
• Operating machine at top of wall
• Wrong machine for job
• Not wearing seat belt
• Working without a spotter
What Went Wrong!
Case 3: Improper Backing Procedure, Nonuse of
Seat Belt

18. Past Accident Reports
Internal Case: June 28 2017
• On June 28 2017, at 7:23 am a subcontracted worker of Hawkins was struck and crushed by
a Hawkins SVL 90 Skidsteer.
• Just before 7am, a Hawkins supervisor (multiple Hawkins supervisors on site) wrote up a
JHA and instructed all workers to review and sign. The injured worker arrived late to work
that day and did not inform the site supervisor, so the JHA was never signed or reviewed
that day. It was the injured workers forth day on this particular site. He was given a verbal
orientation on his first day, but never signed the orientation on eCompliance.
• The injured worker was directed by the general contractor to pick up garbage around site
and bring it to a waste pile.
• The route the worker took to get to the garbage pile took him between two pool house
buildings where he came out beside a parked zoom boom lift.
• Our Skidsteer operator was driving parallel with the zoom boom perpendicular to the
pathway between the two pool houses at the time of the incident. He believed he made
clear eye contact with the inured worker as well as two other workers. Once eye contact
had been made, the operator resumed his movement forward, the injured worker moved into
the skidsteers path of travel where his foot was caught by the track and pushed him to the
ground. The Skidsteer continued moving forward, driving over the left half of body from his
feet to chest. The operator did not notice anything until he heard the injured workers
screams. The skidsteer was backed off of the worker and emergency response was put into
place.

19. Past Accident Reports
Skidsteer
direction of
travel
Worker
direction of
travel
Garbage Pile
Location of
struck by

20. Past Accident Reports
What Went Wrong!
Internal Case: June 28 2016
• Construction labouring Safe Work Practice was not fully observed, nor was our JHA policy
• Had they been:
• The injured worker would have maintained a heightened awareness of machinery
on site
• The injured worker would have yielded the right of way to the skid steer.
• A formal orientation was not performed
• Clear divisions between machine paths and foot travel paths were not established when they
could have been
• House keeping wasn’t optimal. When working with multiple trades, the general contractor
must be encouraged to established a safe and efficient housekeeping plan
• With our new stricter contractor qualifying standards, the injured worker should not have
been allowed on site due to a lack of training

21. Past Accident Reports
What Went Right!
Internal Case: June 28 2016
• Even when there is an accident, it is important to point out what we did right:
• The safe work practice on skidsteer and loader operation was well observed by the
operator
• The equipment itself was in excellent condition and fit for use. As determined by
the MOL investigator, and evidenced in our maintenance and pre-use inspection
records
• The emergency response was excellent and certainly preserved the victim’s life, as
reported by the emergency response personnel.
 There were 5 skidsteer struck-by/crushed by incidents in Ontario in 2017, this victim is
the only one who survived.

22. General Operating Procedures
• If you operate or work near skid steers, take these steps to protect yourself:
• Operate the loader only when properly positioned in the operators compartment,
never from outside
• Stay seated when operating the loader controls
• Keep the seat belt snuggly fastened and the restraint bar properly positioned
• Keep hands, arms, legs, and head inside the operators compartments while
operating the loader
• Load, unload and turn on level ground when possible
• Travel and turn with the bucket in the lowest position possible, carry the load
low
• Operate on stable surfaces only, avoid slippery surfaces
• Keep bystanders away from the work area
• Never modify or bypass safety devices
• Never carry riders
• Be aware that each machine may operate differently

23. General Operating Procedures
Entering or Exiting:
• Many Injuries are caused from entering and exiting
the skid steer
• To prevent accidents you must enter and exit the
machine carefully and properly
• Enter and exit only with the engine off
• Bucket or other implement must be flat on the
ground
• When entering, face the seat with both hands on
the grab bars, never use control levers as grab
bars
• Use the steps made for entering and exiting
• The Proper procedure is known as a three point
entry or exit
• Three parts of the body must be in contact with
the machine at all times, two hands and a foot or
two feet and a hand

24. General Operating Procedures
• Do not exceed the rated operating
capacity. This will reduce the skid
steers stability and responsiveness. It
may also cause damage to your
machine
• A skid steer can tip forward from too
much weight in the bucket or from a
heavy attachment if it is in a raised
position. A forward tip can throw the
operator out of the protective cab if
the seat restraint is not used. The skid
steer could then run over the operator
or the operator could be crushed by the
skid steer bucket or load.

25. General Operating Procedures
• How to be a smooth operator:
• Always keep all of the tires/tracks moving. The inside
tires/track should always be rotating slowly. By rotating the
inside tire/track too quickly or not at all you use more power
and create more ground disturbance. Never let the inside
tire stop turning.
• Use the machine’s power to your advantage
• Do not over steer. Be precise when cornering
• Control the machine. Do not let the machine control you. If
the machine starts to get out of control, let go of the
steering lever(s).
• Travel with your load as low as possible for visibility and
stability

26. General Operating Procedures
• When traveling up or down hills:
• Keep the heavy end up the hill
• With an empty load, the back of
your skid steer is heavier than
the front
• With a load the front of your
machine is heavier
• Never travel across steep hills, drive
up and down them instead
• If the machine was to tip always
stay inside the cab. Never jump out
as you may be crushed if you jump
the wrong way

27. General Operating Procedures
• Do not allow riders on the machine, in the bucket /
implement or on the operator’s lap
• Do not use the skid steer as a man lift, never use the skid
steer as a work platform or personnel carrier. Hydraulic
failure may happen
• Never start the engine or operate the controls from
outside the cab as the loader or lift arm attachments can
move and crush you when controls are engaged
• Always look both ways before backing up. Know where
your coworkers are. Check all around before moving the
skid steer
• Use the back up camera (if equipped) when backing up
• Use the armrest to keep control of the machine while on
rough ground
• Always go over ditches and obstacles at an angle. The
goal is to keep as much tire/track surface area in contact
with the ground as possible

28. Safety Features
Skid steers can be dangerous. The major hazards of skid steer use include being:
• Run over by the machine
• Caught in an attachment
• Crushed between machine parts
• Trapped by loads that roll or drop into the operators cab
• Pinned by rollover or tipping of the machine
Safety features work together to provide protection for the operator. Safety features on skid steers can
help prevent injuries and death.
ROPS (Rollover protective structure)
• One of the most common causes of serious injury or death using skid steer is rollover accidents.
ROPS stand for rollover protective structure. It will protect you in case of a rollover. You must
use the seat belt too. All machines sold or operated after December 31, 1972 must have an
approved ROPS installed. ROPS should never be removed or modified.
FOPS (falling object protective structures)
• FOPS stand for falling object protective structure. It prevents anything that falls over the back of
the bucket or from higher areas from entering the cab. The FOPS should never be removed or
modified.

29. Safety Features
Side screens:
• Side screens eliminate the risk of the operator reaching out of the cab. This
prevents the operator from being caught and crushed between lift arms and
the skid steer frame.
Electronics:
• Most modern skid steers are equipped with electronic safety devices. The
devices are designed to make the machine comply with legislation. The
devices make the operator’s job safer. Most of these devices control the
machine’s ability to function. These electronic safety devices and sensors
may be hooked up to the seat, seat bar or seat belt. These electronic safety
devices will prevent the engine from being stated or the hydraulic controls
from being engaged if the seat, seat belt, or seat bar are not fastened or
positioned correctly. Do not disable these electronic safety devices.

30. Safety Features
Lift arm supports and lockouts:
• Most fatal accidents involving skid steers are related to the lift arms. The arms
will fall or rise crushing the operator. Skid steers must have a way of stopping
the arms from rising when the operator leaves his seat. This will prevent the
operator from being crushed against the top of the ROPS structure. Most
manufactures use an electronic lockout but some manual systems may still be
in use.
• An approved lift arm support must be used to stop the lift arms from falling
during service or repair. There are two basic types:
• The first sits inside the hydraulic cylinder when it is fully extended. The
operator must exit the cab to begin the procedure. Best practice is to take
implements off before engaging the lift arm support. Use a second person to
engage arm support if at all possible
• The second type is the pin type. These work by moving a large pin out from
the cab to hold the arms in the air. You can engage and disengage this type
from inside the cab.

31. Safety Features

32. Safety Features

33. Safety Features
Seats, seat belts and seat bars:
• The seat bar is not a restraint device. It is designed
to give the operator arm support. Seat belts are
designed to keep the operator inside the cab and in
control of the machine.. Always wear your seat belt.
An operator could be thrown out of the cab and
injured if the belt is not worn. A seat belt should fit
snugly around the operator. Don’t leave the seat
belt too lose.
• Skid steer seats are designed to be movable for
different sizes of people. Some are equipped with a
weight dial. Make sure the dial is set to your weight.
If you are operating a foot control machine, seat
position is very important to allow the operator to
stay comfortable during a long day.
• The seat, seat bar and seat belt may be hooked up
to electronic sensors. This prevents the machine
from starting until the operator is seated and
strapped in.

34. Controls
Steering Levers: Hydrostatic controls
• The hydrostatic controls produce forward and backward motion.
The steering levers control the hydrostatics through a mechanical
linkage. The layout of these controls come in two types:
• Independent left and right controls or pilot controls.
Operator Tip:
Most models recommend that you run the machine at full throttle.
Controls of the machine comes from the movement of the steering
levers. The further you push the steering levers, the faster the machine
will go in both forward and reverse. Never try to operate the steering
levers while outside the cab. Hydrostatic drive means that the skid
steer will respond instantly when the levers are engaged.

35. Controls
Hydraulic Controls:
• The hydraulic controls operate the lift arm and bucket. There are three main
types of hydraulic controls. They include foot pedals, H-Pattern, and the pilot
(ISO) system.
Auxiliary controls:
• Auxiliary controls turn on and off the supply of hydraulic fluid to the auxiliary
lines that supply attachments. These controls vary in location.
Lift arm float control:
• The float position allows the skid steer to level ground by following the
contours of the earth. The control is located on the lift arm down handle
or pedal. Push the handle or pedal all the way ahead until it locks

36. Control Patterns
ISO
Controls H Pattern
Foot Controls

37. Controls
Throttle control
• The throttle controls the engine speed. The speed is usually represented by the symbols
of the turtle (slow) and the rabbit (fast). The control usually has an orange or red top for
so it is easy to see. Most manufactures recommend running the machine at full throttle.
This ensures the system gets enough hydraulic fluid. Some attachments must not be run
at full throttle. They may get damaged. (See owner’s manual for attachment
recommendations.)
Gauges and warning lights:
• All skid steers are equipped with simple gauges or warning lights systems. The light
systems or gauges warn the operator of possible problems with the skid steer. Be
familiar with your dash.
Possible warning lights:
• Oil pressure low
• Engine temperature high
• Charge low
• Seat belt and sear bar
• Air cleaner restriction
• Hydrostatic warning light
• Glow plugs on
• Lights on
• Parking brake
• Hydraulic fluid temperature

38. Possible Warning Lights

39. DPF Regeneration
• Some newer skid steers will have a diesel particulate filter built
into their exhaust system
• The DPF removes about 80 %- 90% of the soot that would usually
come out of the exhaust pipe
• Every 10-50 hours of operation the skid steer will preform a
regeneration of the DPF system which basically means it sprays a
bit of diesel fluid into the DPF to start a small fire which burns off
the excess soot that the filter has collected.
• This process happens automatically if certain criteria are met:
• Coolant temperatures are above 65°C
• DPF temperatures are above 250 ° C
• Engine RPM is above 1200RPM
• The inhibit button is not pressed
• If any of these criteria are not met a engine rev up light will
illuminate
• Once you have revved up the engine the DPF regeneration
indicator will light up to indicate regeneration is in process.
• This process usually takes 15-20 minutes to complete, normal use
of the machine are allowed as long as high RPM’s are maintained
• If you are working where high exhaust temperatures are a
concern, you can disable the regeneration by pressing the inhibit
switch by your left elbow

40. Engine Start-up
• To start the engine:
• Make sure armrests are in the raised position and control levers are
in their neutral position and seat belt is fastened correctly
• Set the throttle ½ way forward and keep the accelerator pedal free
• Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the run position
• If temperatures are cold let the glow light go out before turning the
key to the start position
• Turn the key to the start position and release the key once the
engine has started
• The starter motor consumes large amounts of current. Avoid
running it longer than 10 seconds continuously.
• If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, wait 20 seconds or
more before trying to start it again
• Once the engine has started let it run until the lubricants have
warmed up and penetrated every part of the engine
• In the winter this warm up time should be 10 minutes under no load

41. • Certain things need to be checked on heavy
equipment daily:
• Engine Oil
• Coolant
• Belt Tension
• Fuel
• Water separator
• Battery
• Electrical Wiring
• Hydraulic oil
• Washer Fluid
• Grease is one of the most important parts of
your daily maintenance
• Grease should be applied every 10 hours of
machine work or more often if operating in
a dusty environment
• Refer to machine owners manual for
general greasing requirements
Skid Steer Daily Checks

42. • The purpose of coolant fluid is to:
• flow through the water passages
located at the engine’s cylinder,
cylinder head and other components to
prevent the engine from getting too
hot.
• Failing to not having enough coolant:
• Overheating which could result in
engine damage
• To Check Coolant Levels
• Coolant should be checked with engine cold
and parked on flat, level ground
• Locate radiator recovery tank
• Check to see if coolant level is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” marks on the recovery
tank
• If coolant fluid levels are low:
• Remove lid on the recovery tank
• Add anti-freeze and water to the specified mixing ratio in the
owners manual
Checking Coolant Fluid

43. • Radiator:
• The Purpose of the radiator is to:
• Cool down the engine coolant
fluid
• Failure to maintain the radiator could
result in:
• Engine output to drop, as well as
coolant fluid could leak out
possibly resulting in an overheat
• Checking the Radiator:
• With the machine off and engine cold
• Locate the radiator
• Visually check to see if the fins or ribs
are clogged
• If fins or ribs are clogged carefully
remove any debris
• Visually check the rubber hoses for
damage
• If any hoses are cracked or
damaged they need to be
replaced right away
• V-Belt
• The purpose of the V-Belt is to:
• transmit power to drive the alternator, fan and water pump
• Failure to maintaining the V-Belt could result in:
• Overheating of the engine
• Checking the V-Belt
• With the machine off and engine cold
• Locate the V-Belt
• Visually inspect it for cracks, excessive wear or if it’s torn
• If the belt needs to be replaced do so before
using machine
Other Daily Checks

44. • The purpose of the air filter is to:
• Clean up the intake air and to minimize the
internal wear of the engine
• Failure to maintain the air filter could result in:
• Engine output to drop
• The engine may get damaged
• To Check the Air Filter:
• With machine off and engine cold
• Locate air filter
• Remove the outer dust cover
• Remove and clean the outer element only
• Never remove inner element on site to
avoid dust from entering the engine
• Gently bang the dust out of the outer element if
not excessively dirty
• Replace filter if damaged or excessively
dirty
• Fit the outer element back into position
• Set the dust cover back with its “top mark”
upward
NEVER REMOVE ON SITE
Air Filter

45. • The purpose of a water separator
is to:
• Separate water if it happens
to get into the fuel
• Without the water separator:
• Water could cause rust inside
the fuel system components
causing abnormal function.
• To Check Water Separator:
• With machine off and engine cold open engine bay
• Locate water separator
• Make sure red float is at the bottom of the water separator tank
• If you find the float at the “drain water” line follow the water separator
draining procedure in the owners manual Pure Fuel
Water
mixed fuel
Water Separator

46. • The purpose of hydraulic fluid is to:
• Be used as power transmission medium in the
hydraulic system
• Provide lubrication, rust prevention and cooling
• Failing to maintain the hydraulic fluid could result in:
• Unusual noise
• Hydraulic components to wear prematurely
• Reduction or complete loss in power
• To Check Hydraulic Fluid Levels:
• With machine off and parked on level
ground
• Locate the hydraulic fluid sight glass
• Make sure enough fluid is present that
the oil level lies near the center line of
the sight glass
• If fluid levels are low fill up oil
through the oil port before
starting engine
Hydraulic Fluid

47. Battery
• The purpose of the battery is to:
• Store the power necessary to get the engine started
• Supply power to the machines computers and instrumentation
• Failure to properly maintain battery may result in:
• Electrolytes to evaporate or self discharge which would make the
machine hard to start
• To Check the Battery:
• With machine parked and engine off
• Locate the battery inside the engine bay
• Read the indicator on the battery:
• Green – Battery is in good condition
• Black- Battery needs charging
• White- Battery needs replacing
• If battery needs attention follow charging/replacing procedures in
machines owners manual

48. • It is essential to maintain proper track tension to ensure reliable, smooth movement and to
avoid wear or damage to the track, motor or chassis
• Failure to insure track is properly tensioned may result in :
• Extra wear or the track may come off the rollers/sprocket
• To Check the Track Tension:
• Put the machine on a jack stand at the back and lift the front using the bucket
• The track must be off the ground completely to accurately inspect the tension
• The distance between the rollers and the track should be 20-30mm
• If adjustment is needed:
• Remove the protective plate on the side of the track assembly
• If the track needs more tension, pump grease into the grease nipple until desired tension is
achieved
• If track needs to be loosened, remove grease nipple with a socket wrench, let grease flow out
of hole until desired tension is achieved, screw grease nipple back into threaded hole.
Track Tension

49. Greasing
“When determining the point
at which to re-grease, a costly
mistake is to wait until you
hear the sound of metal
grinding on metal. This creates
metal flakes in the bearing or
bushing that eventually lead
to failure."
When asked why there was so
much grease oozing out of a
bearing, an operator once
replied, “If one shot is good
and two is better, then isn’t 50
wonderful?” No! A few well-
targeted rounds are often more
effective than “spray and pray.”
Overfilling bearing cavities can
create major issues: Grease is
forced outside the seals (path
of least resistance) as the
equipment heats up, and it is
exposed to contaminants and
moisture. When the equipment
cools, the contaminated grease
is sucked back into those same
bearing cavities (part of thermal
expansion and contraction) and
can cause damage to the
equipment. Overfilling the
cavities also creates additional
heat.
• Grease is an extremely important part of
equipment maintenance
• The purpose of grease is to:
• provide lubrication for moving parts
• Act as a barrier for containments
• Prevent rust
• Without proper grease various parts may
move unevenly causing:
• Unusual noise
• Pins and bushings to get stuck
• Entire attachment rattling due to unusual
wear
• Applying Grease to Equipment:
• Grease should be applied to grease nipples every 10
hours of work
• Not all machines/fittings need the same amount of
grease, refer to owners manual for proper greasing
intervals
• Be careful not to over grease as it can cause
contamination

50. Lubrication Points
Kubota SVL 90
(both sides of machine)
Lubrication Points

51. Conclusion
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