Dump truck lubrication and retightening: how to do it?

Robustec dump trucks are very robust and easy to operate, lubricate and maintain. But, to guarantee a longer useful life to these implements, with more safety and less costs, some basic precautions must be taken periodically, such as lubrication and retightening of the dump truck.

In this article, we will show you how to lubricate, retighten and maintain the Robustec dump truck. Check it out!

Know how to lubricate and retighten the tipper

Now we will know some important precautions so that your road implement has a longer useful life and does not generate maintenance costs.

1. 1. Retighten spring clips or ferrules

   This retightening must be carried out after the transport of the first load and also periodically, every 3,000 km traveled, or every 60 days.

   2. Checking pins and bearings

   Periodically check the pins and bearings of the rear cylinders and bearings.

   3. Retighten the screws of the power take-off and the hydraulic pump

   This adjustment should be done after the first 30 hours of using your dump truck.

   4. Checking and retightening the hydraulic and pneumatic connections

   In the event of a leak, retighten the hydraulic and pneumatic connections.

   5. Checking the level and changing the hydraulic oil

   Check the oil level weekly on the reservoir display. Change the hydraulic oil every 12 months.

   6. Check and lubricate the rear bearings, cylinder, and rear door hinges.

   This inspection and lubrication must be carried out every 60 days, depending on its use.

   7. Check the locks of the back and sides covers and internal chains

   Check the locks weekly, verify that they are in perfect condition, in the proper position and properly locked. See also the conditions of internal chains.

   8. Checking the operation of the pneumatic system and the limit valve

   Every 3,000 km traveled or every 50 cycles, you must check these elements so that your dump truck works correctly and safely.

   By following these tips for lubricating and retightening the Robustec dump truck, you will have an implement with a longer service life, with more safety and lower costs.

   To guarantee total safety to its customers, Robustec performs checklists and tests on all its road implements before making the technical delivery. In addition, the company performs the technical delivery to the client, qualifying and training it for its operation and periodic maintenance. The customer also receives the operating manual and the warranty term.

   To guarantee the quality and safety of its products, all Robustec road implements comply with Contran’s regulations and resolutions. In addition, this equipment complies with all the measurements, signs and specifications required by traffic regulations.

   Discover the Robustec line of road implements

   Robustec has a complete line aimed at the sector, such as dump trucks, dry load metal boxes and Roll On Roll Off.

   Mounted directly on the truck chassis, these devices are compact and offer safety and robustness in the most varied applications, optimizing performance and reducing costs.

   Boxes and dump boxes are adapted to the most diverse situations and are used to transport loads such as grains, equipment, construction materials, dry loads and many other materials.

   With the use of these implements, it is possible to easily load and unload almost all kind of cargo that can be placed on the truck chassis. This equipment offers greater agility and practicality to the vehicle, providing greater flexibility in logistics and reducing costs.

   Robustec also has a full line of load lashing accessories with everything you need to securely tie your loads, such as clamps, ratchets and fastening terminals.

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