How to troubleshoot a slow hydraulic function
Slow movement can come from the pump, valves, cylinders or fluid.
6 steps →How-to guides
Heavy Equipment Mechanic How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common heavy equipment mechanic tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common heavy equipment mechanic tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks heavy equipment mechanics perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to perform a preventive maintenance service
Regular PM keeps expensive machines working and catches problems early.
6 steps →How to relieve hydraulic pressure before repairs
Stored hydraulic pressure can cause serious injection injuries.
6 steps →Before you practice
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Our Heavy Equipment Mechanic training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.