Industrial equipment is designed to withstand more stress and output more strength than regular vehicles. They do last longer in these conditions, but they still need to be used properly and maintained consistently in order to have a full lifespan. Operators who are careless with this kind of equipment will have you scrambling for rebuilt transmissions on a regular basis costing you downtime and labor. Here are seven devastating moves that destroy these drive parts.
Poor Differential Bearing Maintenance
Differential bearings gradually loosen off and move with normal use. This increases the amount of strain and wear on the equipment stealing years from its lifespan. The positioning of the bearings should be checked after every 1,000 hours of drive time and reset back to the appropriate position. You can find out how to do this by talking to a trusted mechanic or referring to your owner's manual.
Improper Tires
Using two different sized tires may get the machine from place to place, but it can cost you the expense associated with rebuilt transmissions. Even having one tire that has worn down farther than the tire on the other side will cause added strain on the drive train. Check the tires regularly and always replace both at the same time to keep the machine running at its best.
Engaging Or Sticking Differential Lock
Many operators get in a hurry and engage the differential lock while the equipment is in motion. This huge no-no causes an immense strain on parts that simply will not withstand the abuse. Always make sure the unit has stopped completely before engaging the lock and make sure that it has completely disengaged before putting the unit back into motion.
Spinning The Wheels
Spinning the wheels while moving a load does happen on occasion, however it is important to minimize this as much as possible. Shifting original or rebuilt transmissions into a higher gear will take the direct pressure off the drive train and relieve strain. This will also allow the machine to handle the load far more efficiently.
Poor Fluid Maintenance
The oil and fluid in the equipment will not work properly if it is left in the unit too long because it picks up dirt, moisture, and breaks down through normal use. Industrial equipment needs to be checked frequently and changed after every 1,000 hours of drive time. It will also save time since you will already have the unit in the shop to check and adjust the differential bearings. It may seem more expensive for consistent changes, but you will actually save thousands of dollars because you will not have to purchase parts as often and oil is far less expensive than drive train repair.
Leaking Fluids
A tiny leak might not seem that important, but these can drain the unit of vital fluids if you are not careful. These smaller leaks can turn into much larger ones when the vehicle is in use and may even break wide open unexpectedly. This can cause the unit to run dry and cease greatly increasing the costs of repairs to the point where it may even be cheaper to replace the equipment rather than repairing it.
Shifting Between Directions Too Quickly
Never shift from forward to reverse or reverse to forward without allowing the equipment to come to a complete stop in between. This causes the internal parts to bind and grind in ways that will permanently damage the transmission. Even making this mistake only once can make rebuilt transmissions a necessary purchase.
These mistakes can seriously harm equipment regardless of how high quality the material or construction. It only takes a few minutes of care and maintenance to save your thousands of dollars in repairs and rebuilt transmissions.
Author Resource:-
Christine O'Kelly writes for the Case transmission experts at Dealers Transmission Exchange. They specialize in rebuilt Case transmissions, industrial, marine transmissions, and many others.
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