equipment matters
S
kid steers can be a versatile piece of equip-
ment, but it won't do you much good if it
spends more time with your mechanic than
on the jobsite.
To keep your machines out of the shop, it's im-
portant to follow a proactive maintenance schedule.
"When looking at maintaining a skid steer
loader, the fi rst thing you should do is go through
a daily maintenance check," says Mike Fitzgerald,
product specialist, Bobcat.
Here are the four spots you need to look at be-
fore operating your skid steer.
1. Tailgate
The majority of the vital components can be
inspected at the back of the machine. Start by
opening the tailgate and checking the oil levels.
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Follow this daily checklist
to keep your equipment
out of the shop.
How To
Maintain
Skid
Steers
PHOTOS AND STORY BY
LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE
Most of the skid steer's maintenance points can be found by opening
the tailgate.
