How to Operate an Excavator (2019): Pre-Op to Shut Down | Heavy Equipment Training

Heavy Equipment Operator Training - Excavator Training | Excavator Operation. Today we're going to do a complete training overview with our Komatsu PC210 excavator. We will be going over four elements: pre-op inspection, basic controls, advanced skills and the shut down procedure. Have questions/comments? Leave them below!
Here are the timestamps if you want to skip to a section:
- Pre-Op Inspection :50
- Basic Controls 15:06
- Advanced Skills 35:40
- Parking / Shut Down Procedure 57:10
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[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You're welcome....thanks for the comment!

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Good work man! Can you make video about how to set up properly oil flow and pressure for different buckets? I am on my learning to work with Komatsu excavator we have at work started from 138 LC , 170LC ,210LC and Hyundai 140. So that work oil flow and pressure would be great 👍

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I love the video, I just wish I would have seen more of the classroom aspect . I wanted to know how boring it was or how refreshing and exciting you can be. No disrespect I really learned a lot, my brother complete his training about 8 months ago and ever since the day he left to complain about all the reading during class he has to do. I mean he complain so much that I contemplated killing him LOL , great video again.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Lol....so you want to see more of me lecturing in a classroom????

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These vids are too good! Have any advice on how to always dig straight?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. Like a long trench, is that what you mean? Best to have it marked first so as you back you can see your straight line. But maybe some other operators have tips on this.

[@neild7971]

Could you put two posts(or rocks sticks etc)spaced apart in front of you and keep them in line with each other as you back up? I’m not a machine operator though! Not sure how I got here

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Another thing you should do is test the wipers and the washer fluid if there’s precipitation in the forecast.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good call..thanks for the comment!

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You’re welcome!

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Can you make a video of you digging a foundation

[@tinashemunyuki393]

Using an excavator

[@terminatorfishstudios]

Our digger isn’t quite as large, it wouldn’t technically say its small tractor but its not quite as big as the one in your video, and the arm is mounted in the front like a small excavator. I’m twelve years old and have self tough myself to drive it and have been doing quarry work. Ive decided to come online and learn some more safety tips and have found that I’m acctually pretty up to date on how to be safe in an excavator already. Love the vid but your mini excavator seems to be better for me as the counter weight isn’t over the tracks when cab turned to the side and the boom is attached at the front.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Wow...awesome to hear man! Always great to start young, be open to always learning new things!

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@@HeavyMetalLearning thanks

[@kingdomlogah8879]

Please can you teach us how to change by buckets on the controls..

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You guys should do a scraper video I feel a lot of new operators have to run them so it night help the channel

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[@akolmoses7677]

Where's the front part of the excavator from the chain? and how do i identify the front part and behind part from chain. Thanks

[@AusJackal]

Nice video. Can I offer a suggestion? If you're gonna mention foot pedals/controls, please add an extra camera to show exactly what you're talking about...

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah, agree that would be helpful. We’ll see if we can find a way to do that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hilarychindikum9464]

Thanks Sir! I have been learning from you. I'm 55, a civil engineer. I control operators, but I wish to be working too. Help Please!!!

[@docta3397]

Awesome videos, great channel! Can you do an instruction video on a piling rig, like a Soilmec SR20. There's not much around with those machines.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. If we can ever get access to a piling rig we can try and put out a training video for one. Unfortunately we do not have much experience on those rigs.

[@douglashiggins5652]

I thought I posted this before but I guess not anyway, you said you have to use a trench box if you're digging over 4' isn't true you can V the trench if a box isn't available. I myself rather pull a box then V trench it's faster

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That’s a good point, thanks for clarifying.

[@TheSamet91]

can you make a video sloping trenches and and backfilling with the excavator? ...Sincerely

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

I'll see what I can do

[@manueldelacruz9337]

Hi! At 13:00, pre-op.... the engine compartment and the engine itself looked dirty, is it not allowed to clean it daily?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You absolutely can but not needed at all. The engine compartments are still fairly exposed to the elements so it’s not unusual to get dirty.

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I love to drive this Mashin

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yes

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WHILE YOU CHECKING THE MACHINE I DIDN'T SEE YOU USING THE DIPSTICK FOR CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL WHERE IS IT?

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Sir do you know New Zealand what type of operating excavator

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This is my job now i want to learn more

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Keep watching videos...and never stop learning...ask questions when on a new job. Find the experienced operators that WILL take the time to teach you, they DO exist...you just have to find them!

[@janiceamores9354]

Thank you for the advice

[@fukuoka-musician]

Love your tutorials, thanks! I've watched four of them. I have one question: Why is it important to clean out your tracks at the end of the day? Are there components in the dirt that may corrode the metal over the long term?

[@NFSGamerful]

You should probably adjust that mirror on the right

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah....good catch

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Can you tell how to slop cut?

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I'm training

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Can you please help me with a video on komaisu 860 please

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I'm Kenyan how can I get job in your company?