Daily Equipment Maintenance

end of the day excavator maintenance

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Nice work! That’s really nice they have the grease fittings grouped together like that. Lubing the machines is definitely a must!

[@raincoast2396]

An old 'Cat Skinner' said "always follow in order, maintenance, food, and then rest". Good advice.

[@Homiejahcobie4004x]

I've always wanted to operate big machines and love you videos and the way you always take care of them. Love you videos, thanks for posting all the time!

[@dodge4055]

Loving the new camera Chris!!! Gives a great perspective. Also thanks for all the great videos and dedication you put into your videos, it definitely shows!!

[@toddkratzer7953]

I always had a dream of operating big equipment but I was a machinist my whole life, I'm retired now watching you work. Thanks for your videos. I imagine myself driving that big dump truck with 10 scoops of dirt. LOL

[@ronnieswindski825]

Trust me it's not that great. Unless you own the company you get paid pennies. And even owning the company you're always under stress and fixing things is expensive and messy. Don't worry you didn't miss a thing! Chris is only successful because the business is family owned and started before he was born. If he tried it on his own he'd have an old mini doing frog ponds. Plus Volvo definitely hooks him up with deals to promote them so yeah...

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Use the plastic cap from the grease tube to lift the tab on the other end so you don't have to take off your glove to do it.

[@Atv821]

Holy shit what an idea. Thank you friend

[@wemovetheearthjpease]

Tired old mechanic here I thought I was the only one who done that haha

[@asealy20]

I was way to excited to offer that piece of advice only to see you had beaten me to it.

[@LUTHERJ304]

Been doing it forever that way. Glad some others think alike

[@zaptor1514]

We were taught to use the cap to open the tab in school.

[@mattheaton5912]

As clean as you keep your machines I was surprised to see that you didn’t carry a rag to wipe the excess grease off. Volvo putting the grease zerk banks on there is very handy! Wish you would have let that music play! 🎶 Don’t stop, believin!! 🎶

[@janvandenbos7085]

Maintenance daily very important Chris, excavator looking good 👍👌😎

[@lucksolucky11]

Doing that will always keep the machines in great condition. And the 20 arc pond job looks good that's alot of sediment. Thanks for showing the 20 arc pond Chris great videos keep it up

[@philaudiostrike8746]

I dream of a awesome job like this, love the videos! gives me hope that one day ill be able to operate a machine like this.

[@regsparkes6507]

It's good to see routine maintenance being done . It sure does cut done on costly repairs,...a tube of grease is a lot cheaper than pins and bushings!!

[@Win-lr4ix]

I have the Milwaukee greaser coming, sure looks like it makes life easier.

[@marvinwegner6119]

Go upstream and see who needs it back and offer them a good price per yard.

[@misterbeans6064]

We have auto-greasers that make it easy but like you say it can make a real mess especially on the boom since everything is greased at the same rate it seems. I wish we could do end of day maintenance seems like a great idea instead of rushing in the morning when you also have the days work etc on your mind as well. I’d rather have the peace of mind of doing it right so that Milwaukee grease gun looks like a better option. There’s a reason why good machines stay looking good 👍

[@arkansas1336]

Great maintenance video, well done! ....13

[@petermoyle1743]

Another awesome video, thank you. I spend the majority of my work day greasing and oiling at a saw mill, I love my Alemite cordless grease gun.

[@jeffklecan9329]

Looks like Volvo could have given you a little more room to fill up the diesel fuel have a good one Chris enjoy your weekend

[@CumminsCat]

Preventative Maintenance is the key to making any equipment last!

[@blainekerr1187]

Do you scrape all the dirt off the tracks as well? I do that every day as well as grease

[@lancesnyder2613]

Take the blue cap you pull off tube of grease to pop the tab off other end so ya ain’t gotta take gloves off

[@HDWRIGHT409]

I really like this new cam setup it looks a lot better.

[@Rockin_Roll]

I was taught, when greasing...to wipe off the zert... *Before* you grease, to avoid injecting dirt into the line(s)....Also, to wipe off any excess grease, when you are done, to minimize the dirt and dust collecting on the tip of the zert....but hey.....this may be over kill for some...but it makes for good practice, for better maintenance......good luck.

[@Neg_Ice]

Beautiful stuff my friend

[@stretchmfe4913]

never knew I needed a battery operated grease gun... You're costing me money

[@mediocrefloridaman2607]

I need THIS kind of service truck. Nice.

[@gwatkins9378]

Started as oiler on a dragline in 1969. Grease came in a 5gal bucket and loaded my greasegun by hand !

[@LUTHERJ304]

Sat behind jesus in the 3rd grade. And had cable shovel and blades back then too.

[@oldfarmer4700]

We always greased the machines at the end of the day after working them also. Was once told that when the metal is warmed up it takes grease and joints will last longer. I believe it helped. You were kinda huffing and puffing there buddy. Lol. That comes with age. I huff and puff just thinking about work any more.

[@GratefulNachos]

How many gallons does it take to filler up?

[@bobjoncas2814]

..i always thought end of day service, involved a bartender and something cold and wet..lol ..good info on maintenance..

[@MrScotttraynor]

the important thing is. have you put a nice boot holder outside so you can keep the new machine clean inside in your socks? :)

[@thomasbroking7943]

What a fn great idea! Love it, you're brilliant. .or slippers inside.

[@chrisjoy4036]

Just wanted to say thanks again to Chris I had a question and he will stand up character got back to me ASAP with good info I always liked the little details and meticulous videos either it being something simple as greasing and fueling window tint or just doing little touch-up paint on counterweight etc

[@B.rad88]

Glad to see you grabbed a Milwaukee grease gun finally!

[@letsdig18]

I've worn out Lincolns and a dewalt, time to try this one

[@michaelkamphaus1725]

Love my Milwaukee gun and all of their tools.

[@theduke6384]

Best grease gun I've ever owned.

[@RangoOutdoors]

@@letsdig18 how has it held up abouy to buy one for my new 60g

[@funwithguns89]

Reminded me of Hardcore Henry when you were reloading your submachine gun...I mean grease gun lol

[@waynetharp]

How is the newbie doing on fuel consumption? Looks like daily maintenance couldnt be any easier! Thanks for the video!

[@jaxsonhall4331]

Great video. I just found you Chanel and it’s my new favorite. Question for you, I have noticed you have a Millwaukee grease gun and a Dewalt, what one do you like better? I am thinking about getting one.

[@mismas81]

Wouldt be more efficient to do this in the morning when you are waiting to machine warm up?

[@breadlowry]

When I used to run machines I would check fluids first thing, start the machines and grease and top up while they were warming up.

[@charliepippin6499]

Hey Chris.......What brand of hose reel is that your using for your fuel hose. Is it durable and would you recommend it?

[@johnnelson8956]

Could that sediment be screened and used for concrete mix?

[@kirk467]

What is that fluid for that you add each day? Just wondering

[@skillon4wheels]

There no z in grease, what grease gun do you like better?

[@pleco652]

Silly hot machinery has to use def now. Do they regenerate as well?

[@willrichter9538]

Chris- what kind of grease do you use?

[@jlhighfield9116]

smart, rather than 1st thing in the am, you mentioned you service boom 1 or 2 a week, does that include bucket ?

[@DeereFan110]

Young bettsy looking nice and clean

[@boulbibilel4661]

Very Nice machine(my pretty excavator)

[@charlesturner8031]

What grease do you prefer?

[@jeffreygebhardt3447]

Chris, I know that you like to keep your engine covers and fuel caps secured to prevent any problems. Just thought you should know that Mercedes has a locking DEF cap that fits different DEF tanks. Great videos, keep up the great work!

[@letsdig18]

This cap locks as well

[@digger7871]

Where’s the lock in lube coupler?

[@Oneupthesleevecustoms]

Do you set a pre determined amount of pulses with your Milwaukee grease gun

[@brianwebber7168]

Do you keep the trucks busy hauling or use just when you need them?

[@letsdig18]

it usually stays busying moving equipment or materials to jobs

[@jimlong527]

Maintenance is so important it would be nice if everyone did it....we all saw the craziness at the Florida auction.

[@LiLGooZ21]

Nice to see the 220 still has paint on the counter weight...

[@BRadWilson3]

That's a Northern tool compressor right? How do you like it?

[@prevost8686]

What made you choose Volvo over Deere/Hitachi?

[@Sesguipedalian]

What level of tint did you go with front & sides? Do you use it at night?

[@chrisjoy4036]

Wow I just asked him same question last week he sent me a text back same day 35% all around I was thinking of using pretty much same but was going to put a little later on front glad I spoke with him said it will look like a tunnel

[@slammed95ej1]

I have a Milwaukee grease gun as well, love the hell. out of it.!

[@studinthemaking]

How do you know when it’s full of grease and to stop?

[@ke0ath]

which grease gun do you guys like most dewalt or milwaukee?

[@DriftwoodME]

Can you do a walk around of your truck, I like that setup. Can you two a gooseneck with it or are the toolboxes to high...?

[@FishFind3000]

Can’t you leave the auto greasing connected and just take it off for the bucket? So that the only manual greasing is the stick. Or do the lines stick out to far even on the stick? Also do they have an option so that everything on the machine is auto greasing.

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

Take care of equipment, equipment take care of you.

[@kennethpelc1238]

what grease brand you using,

[@casefan14]

Where the 220 is at in this video, is that the same pond where the Daewoo got buried years ago by any chance?

[@user-ic2ud8oy9y]

Great job guy

[@brando8214]

Hi Chris what type of grease do you use

[@maryriser7836]

Beside not digging clay, what can I do to keep clay from gobbing up in my bucket ?

[@skull2kool]

So I just started working for this company and we have Volvos 250 and 380, I run my 380 hard all day. In various conditions, concrete dust, mud, water, lots if clay and sometimes at the end if the day my machine starts to squeal. Today my boss tells me, "I'm overgreasing the machine, That I need to grease the machine once a week." What do you guys think?, and if there are any volvo experts out there. Please respond.

[@bobferranti5222]

Do you have a Lock n Lube grease gun attachment? I have seen them used, they are great and lock the grease hose on perfectly.

[@letsdig18]

Yeah just haven't put it on

[@slapa101]

I've got a question for you Chris, how come you don't get an lubrication system for your excavator? I can not recall seeing a new excavator, backhoe or loader being delivered in Denmark without it, even my Hydrema 906D backhoe with 3500 hours, that's 6 years old has it on, any specefic reason you don't have one?

[@erikgustavsson3773]

On our machines we use central lubrication. Once a month we fill them and then the machine greace it self, eacy and clean.

[@crazyjncsu]

I still have that place a couple of miles away from there if y’all really need a place to take that stuff. You’d have to spread it though.

[@letsdig18]

Send me a email. [e-mail] with your info please

[@captainhic]

are you using a go pro on top of your head?

[@MrBigblock3272]

Bout time you got a head cam...love the videos

[@irishxsi]

What grease are you using

[@alabama7636]

Like the footage from the new camera!

[@gregswhier8550]

You don't need to grease the turn-table? Automatic lubricators like Trabon, would help you a lot!

[@dieselfuel6006]

You really need to get a G-gun and never run out of grease. It’s a little costly but worth every penny I bought mine about a year ago and love it. Shit they might give you one.

[@erickuehn9161]

@letsdig18 can you do a walkaround of yout work truck and what kind of bed is that i really like and want it for my work truck?

[@jm219723]

Head cam like watching from an ADHD person's perspective. Lol It does free you up to show more though, so for that, it's worth it.

[@burtoncummins8970]

You keep your equipment in shape doing so you know what issues there is if any

[@xushenxin]

how much grease is enough?

[@petelyczek5728]

Where in NC was that?

[@satricon]

how do you not get a central lube system with a new machine like that? saves time and you cant forget about it.

[@jackpatrickmcdonald3705]

Hi mate what are your thoughts on the 14Ton Doosan zero swing? My boss has just bought 3 of them. I'm from the United kingdom. Really enjoy your videos 🤙🤙

[@cleckler2935]

Chris, we are looking at purchasing a newer backhoe but not new. We are looking at a Cat but I'd be interested in hearing your opinion of a Volvo backhoe. Thanks. I'm from around Surf City NC ( we currently have a 2000 JD 310e)

[@letsdig18]

Honestly I'd rather have the Deere, good backhoe. Volvo does not make them anymore, they wont the best and parts will prolly be hard to find. You can't go wrong with a Deere, cat or case backhoe

[@cleckler2935]

@@letsdig18 thanks for the info

[@rockinpiano1]

Been watching your videos for a while now but this is the first time I've commented. I don't think I've found/seen anything in your videos that I disagree with. From running out of grease when you first start greasing to fueling and greasing daily............................................ "Skadill" has a YT channel similar to yours except he likes to go exploring for old equipment a lot. He's into excavators like you, too.(:>)..................I miss moving dirt!!!!(:

[@bohhica1]

Let that music play, just a small town boy, ( I think ) great videos and job.👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JacksonJohnson-jv7rn]

I love that excavator

[@joey_556]

Def fluid on a machine?

[@andrewc9234]

i usually service first thing in the morning, end of the day i just wanna go home haha

[@letsdig18]

i dont like spilling fuel or getting grease on my first thing in the morning

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

The machine is warmer at the end of the day so it's easier to grease.

[@echutch]

Plus if the fuel tank is full of fuel you won’t ever get water in it.

[@studinthemaking]

At 7:25 what is he filling it up with and why?

[@jasonking2943]

What was the stuff you poured in?

[@letsdig18]

DEF Fluid

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

Good thing is he didn't sink it up to the turntable as of yet, lol.

[@robfraley4210]

W O W . . . Battery powered grease guns now... 👍😎

[@63256325N]

That sure bears the hell out of squeezing a handle. Good practice doing it at the end of the day instead of the morning. Not bad on the DEF use. I hear the price is dropping.? Thanks for the video. I'm sure you've read that DEF needs to be really clean, no dirt, dust or other contaminants can get in the tank or really bad things can happen, also extended time idling is bad too. Here's a good article on it ... www.totallandscapecare.com/lubricants/basics-of-diesel-exhaust-fluid/

[@agyekumphilip9314]

Please help me with me, please I have excavator 240 I don't know the place where we used to Greece the pinion gear or main gear control the swinging. please help me thank you

[@anthonykovacic800]

8:20 KOBE with the def fluid jug

[@thederrick1966]

like the new camera … I thought u used the lock and lube coupler

[@nikwindsor5474]

You should get a locknlube Grease coupler