5 Steps to a Longer CTC Service Life

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5 Steps to a Longer CTC Service Life

BY DAN ROBERTS

Take a look at almost any jobsite these days and you’ll likely see compact tool carriers (or CTCs). Productive equipment like CTCs make for a productive jobsite, so it’s essential to have a plan in place to keep them operating at peak performance. Here are ve points in preventive maintenance CTCs. • Visual Inspection: Search for any signs of damage, noise, rattles or wear.

Inspect the tracks or wheels, nuts, bolts, body, controls, guards, and any attachments. Look for any leaks around the hydraulic ttings, hose cha ng, and fuel hose. Check the battery for corrosion on the terminals or any loose or fraying wires. Check the tire pressure or track tension. Inspect the belts and replace any that show wear or cracks. • Maintain Fluid Levels: Most operators know to check the engine oil and coolant, but it’s also essential to be sure that hydraulic uid levels are where they’re supposed to be. If the hydraulic uid has a milky color, that’s a sign that there is water in the system—change the uid (and lters) immediately. • Clean Filters: Inspect and change the air lter on a regular basis. It consists of the canister, indicator, and main lter. Some systems are tted with a service indicator mounted outside of the canister. e service indicator is the rst indication of the air lter condition. If the lter is restricted, the inside indicator will block the clear viewing window. Be sure to clean the outer prior to opening it to inspect or service the pre- lter or the main air lter. To meet recent EPA standards, many engine systems now have a carbon canister, which collects fumes from the fuel systems. is needs to be replaced every 200 hours or sooner if the canister becomes restricted with dust, dirt, or saturated with fuel. Hydraulic lters need to be replaced every 200 hours or if the hydraulic oil is contaminated. Use the OEM lter to assure the proper t and meets the OEM speci cations. • Lubricate Properly and Tighten

Connections: Many problems occur simply because a part is loose.

Performing a simple check with visual

inspection and touch the object to verify if loose or broken, tighten these with a wrench. Grease all pivot points and tighten all nuts and bolts before heading out into the eld. • Safety Check: Make sure the parking brake is engaged (if applicable) and that the traction control lever is returned to neutral. Also, make sure that auxiliary hydraulics are disengaged, as many

CTCs will not be able to start the engine if the traction control and/or the auxiliary hydraulics are not in the neutral position.

Preventive maintenance isn’t a chore so much as an investment. A small amount of time spent caring for your CTC will save you the signi cant lost time, money, productivity, and the need to replace it less often.

Dan Roberts is a Sr. Technical Service Representative for The Toro Company.

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