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Maintaining the Skidder

A skidder should not be operated or maintained by anyone other than those who have been thoroughly trained.

As the operator and maintainer of the skidder, make sure that you become familiar with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations relating to forest machinery; as well as all safety instructions.

Observe the instructions provided in the manual and hazard information decals/signs on the machine.

In This Section:

• Maintenance and servicing
• Risk Management Approach to Maintenance & Servicing 
• Pre start-up checks
• Machine Gauges
• Shut down at the end of the day
• Picture examples of component checks and procedures
• Hydraulic Hose Routing and Installation
• Environmental Issues