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Maintenance & Inspection Flashcards

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  1. A mini excavator operator notices the boom moves slowly even at full throttle. What maintenance issue could cause this?

    Answer: Low hydraulic fluid level or a clogged return filter

    Slow boom response at full throttle often indicates insufficient hydraulic fluid volume or a clogged filter restricting flow to the cylinders.

  2. What is the purpose of the hydraulic case drain line on a mini excavator travel motor?

    Answer: To return internal motor leakage fluid back to the tank

    The case drain line returns internal leakage fluid from the motor housing back to the hydraulic tank, preventing pressure buildup that would destroy motor seals.

  3. During a post-operation inspection, you find a wet, oily spot directly under the arm (stick) cylinder. What should you do?

    Answer: Document, report the leak, and follow your company's out-of-service protocol

    Any confirmed hydraulic cylinder leak must be documented, reported, and the machine evaluated against out-of-service criteria before further operation.

  4. When checking the final drive gearbox oil level on a mini excavator, where is the check plug typically located?

    Answer: At the three o'clock or nine o'clock position on the drive housing

    Final drive check plugs are positioned at the mid-point (3 or 9 o'clock) of the housing so oil sits at the correct level when the plug is removed.

  5. Which condition would cause the engine oil pressure warning light to illuminate during mini excavator operation?

    Answer: Engine oil level is critically low or the oil pump has failed

    Low oil pressure is most commonly caused by critically low oil level or oil pump failure, both of which require immediate engine shutdown.

  6. What should an operator do if they discover a cracked or split rubber hydraulic hose during a pre-shift inspection?

    Answer: Remove the machine from service until the hose is replaced

    Damaged hydraulic hoses can rupture under pressure, causing fire risk, injection injuries, and fluid spills, requiring the machine to be taken out of service.

  7. How should a mini excavator's bucket teeth be inspected for wear?

    Answer: By tapping each tooth with a hammer to check for looseness and measuring tip length against the OEM wear limit

    Bucket tooth inspection involves checking for looseness by tapping and comparing tip wear against the manufacturer's minimum acceptable dimension.