MSD 7R SHEARS
Page 4 Section 5 Maintenance
8-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Attachment Model _____________________Excavator Hour Meter________________________
Attachment Serial Number ______________________________ Date______________________
_______ 1. Visually inspect shear for any damage
_______ 2. Inspect safety devices
_______ a. All safety decals in place and legible - see decal and label maintenance section
_______ b. All cab protection in good condition
_______ c. All excavator warning systems working
_______ 3. Lubricate all points. Refer to shear lubrication in this section
_______ a. Each side of main pivot group (2 each side)
_______ b. End of slide puck assemblies (each side)
_______ c. End of front cylinder pin
_______ d. End of rear cylinder pin
_______ e. Boom pivot connection of mounting bracket
_______ f. Cylinder connection of mounting bracket
_______ 4. Inspect connecting pins and pin retaining hardware
_______ a. Boom pivot pin of mounting bracket
_______ b. Cylinder connection pin of mounting bracket
_______ c. Front shear cylinder pin
_______ d. Rear shear cylinder pin
_______ e. Pinheads and pinkeepers
_______ 5. Inspect all bolts
_______ a. Visually inspect all bolts and replace any that are loose or damaged
_______ 6. Check guide blade gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds 0.030" (0.76 mm)
_______ 7. Check cutting blade gap
_______ a. Refer to manual if gap exceeds 0.010" (0.25 mm)
_______ 8. Inspect piercing tip
_______ a. Piercing tip fi ts squarely in lower shear piercing area
_______ 9. Inspect lower shear piercing area
_______ a. Piercing tip fi ts squarely in lower shear piercing area
_______ 10. Inspect Hydraulic System
_______ a. Inspect hoses for wear and potential failure
_______ b. Inspect hose connections for leaks
_______ c. Inspect cylinder for leaks
Inspected by: __________________________________________________________________________
