Preventative Maintenance Hydraulic Dock Leveler
Preventative Maintenance for Hydraulic Dock Levelers involves a thorough examination of the dock leveler’s components to ensure they are functioning correctly and safely. It's regular and routine maintenance of the equipment to keep it running smoothly and prevent any costly unplanned downtime from unexpected equipment failure.
CoreXPartners
02/01/2024
Preventative Maintenance Hydraulic Dock Leveler
Preventative Maintenance for Hydraulic Dock Levelers involves a thorough examination of the dock leveler’s components to ensure they are functioning correctly and safely. It's regular and routine maintenance of the equipment to keep it running smoothly and prevent any costly unplanned downtime from unexpected equipment failure.
Date
Work Area Preparation
Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Adjustment, & Operation
Clean debris off top of lip spools
Clean and sweep out pit
Inspect leveler welds
Inspect leveler structure / subframe
Inspect shims
Inspect rear hinges
Lubricate rear hinge pins
Check reservoir fluid level
Inspect cylinder pins and mounting holes
Inspect junction box for moisture and check all electrical connections
Lubricate lip push rod assembly
Lubricate all pins & pivot points
Lubricate lip hinge & spools
Check for lip crown
Inspect chains and "S" hooks
Inspect lip extension (hydracheck, walk out lip)
Leveler extension
Lip extension/retraction
Lip fall speed
Below dock end load
Inspect weather seal (foam/brushes)
Inspect toe guards
Inspect hoses, cylinders, and fittings for damage or leaks
Inspect control box and conduit for damage or moisture ingress
Inspect hydraulic powerpack
Lubricate blind end hoist cylinder pin and trunnion
Check lowering speed and adjust if necessary
Verify interlock safety functions (if applicable)
Adjust leveler stored switch (if equipped)
Inspect dock bumpers
Complete task
Comments
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