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Bucyrus International, Inc. 8200 Walking Dragline
PRE-START INSPECTION Visual inspection of the machine should be performed by operator and oiler at the beginning of each shift. A potential problem may be prevented if discovered early. The following check lists can be used to help with the inspection. General (all areas of the machine): • • • • • • •
Are guards, cover plates and safety devices secured in place? Are all loose pieces stored in proper compartments or removed? Check all hardware for tightness, missing bolts, nuts, pins, etc. Is the proper lube supplied to all bearings and lube points? Is all lube piping connected and filled? Are all lube (grease) spills wiped up? Is the machine thoroughly clean?
Tub ~ Check for the following items: • • • • • •
Cracks, broken welds; Deformed bottom plates; Bent or damaged bulkhead plates; Hook shoe(s) adjustment, with pin lock(s) in place; No obstructions in roller path or main rotating gear; Trail cable in correct position.
Machinery House ~ Check the following items: • • • •
Automatic lube system with adequate lube supply; All gearcases have proper oil level and all filters installed; Air compressor crankcase oil level and drive belts’ tension; Main house crane hoist not parked on a crossover beam.
Front End ~ Check the following items: • • • • • •
Bucket - for wear, worn, broken or missing teeth, loose or missing pins, weld cracks; Boom - for cracks, bent pipes; The condition of the boom support ropes; The intermediate boom support ropes with correct tension; The condition of the hoist and drag ropes; The condition of the fairlead components.
NOTE: If any problems are found after going through the above check lists, notify maintenance at once so that correction can be made.
Dec. 2004
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Manual No. 10238
