Stresses the operator's responsibility for the daily, thorough checks of a tractor. Emphasizes the importance and benefits of general maintenance and checks. Emphasizes how general maintenance procedures can increase production and save money with a well-maintained loader. Explains the minute walk around and daily checks. A good pre-start inspection on a Champion Motor Grader finding minor problems and saving time and money.
Preventive maintenance cuts down on down time.
Emphasizes the importance of taking time to do a thorough job. Gives procedure on retrofitted load transfer devices. Discusses the basic operation of the retriever. Description and demonstration of the ridge mulcher TD 2000. A rotary sweeper for motor graders is mounted on the reverse side of the moldboard and speeds cleanup of concrete and asphalt.