Page 6 Section 5 Maintenance
MSD SABER SERIES SHEARS
8-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Shear Model _____________________Excavator Hour Meter________________________
Shear Serial Number ______________________________ Date______________________
_______ 1. Visually inspect shear for any damage
_______ 2. Inspect safety devices
_______ a. All safety decals in place and legible - seal decal and label maintenance section
_______ b. All cab protection in good condition
_______ c. All excavator warning systems working
_______ 3. Lubricate all points. Refer to shear lubrication in this section
_______ a. Each side of main pivot group (two each side)
_______ b. End of slide puck assemblies (each side)
_______ c. End of front cylinder pin
_______ d. End of rear cylinder pin
_______ e. Boom pivot connection of mounting bracket
_______ f. Cylinder connection of mounting bracket
_______ 4. Inspect connecting pins and pin retaining hardware
_______ a. Boom pivot pin of mounting bracket
_______ b. Cylinder connection pin of mounting bracket
_______ c. Front shear cylinder pin
_______ d. Rear shear cylinder pin
_______ e. Pinheads and pinkeepers
_______ 5. Inspect all bolts
_______ a. Visually inspect all bolts and replace any that are loose or damaged
_______ 6. Check slide puck/wear plate gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds recommendations; see page 5-21
_______ 7. Check guide blade/Saber Tip gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds recommendations; see page 5-21
_______ 8. Check cutting blade gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds 0.030” (0.75 mm)
_______ 9. Inspect Saber Tip
_______ a. Saber Tip fi ts squarely in upper jaw
_______ 10. Inspect cross blade for looseness or damage
_______ 11. Inspect Hydraulic System
_______ a. Inspect hoses for wear and potential failure
_______ b. Inspect hose connections for leaks
_______ c. Inspect cylinder for leaks
Inspected by: __________________________________________________________________________
