Next, inspect the machine for hydraulic leaks and the electrical harnesses for loose connections and fraying. After you check those fluids, you should also check the air filter restriction indicator. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil and coolant, hydraulic oil and fuel levels.
Here’s the daily list of areas you should inspect and address on your Vermeer HDD.įirst, make sure you inspect all shields and safety decals for any damage and replace as needed.
#VERMEER DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MANUAL#
Please refer to the operator’s and maintenance manual for your specific machine requirements. Below are the steps you should follow to daily inspect your Vermeer horizontal directional drill. Having a daily inspection routine can help keep a machine and a jobsite running efficiently. You should also have a set habit when it comes to daily inspections of your drill. You have a set way of drilling, even if it may change depending on the ground conditions and jobsite setup. You transport it, set it up, add your mix, turn the drill on and start drilling.
Every time you drill, you have a certain order and method of operation you follow. The same is true with your drilling equipment. Whether it’s getting ready in the morning, putting kids to bed at night or what you eat for lunch, these habits become part of who we are and how we operate. Every day, we perform the same tasks, in the same order, in the same way. So, you can be confident that even with a Silver Level Certified Drill we are still minimizing the risk of buying used.We are people of routine. Despite not going through the same refurbishing processas our other levels, we still service these drills and make sure all main functions are working. Once our Silver Level Drills are inspected, a condition report is created and available for the customer. This customer does not mind completing some repairs themselves to save the most money up front. They provide a superior value to a contractor that may be shopping at an auction, through a third-party, or equipment listing site. MTI's Silver Level Horizontal Directional Drills are for our most budget conscious customers. For those who cannot make it to our facility, your salesman will send you an HD video of the final test drill on the machine before it is shipped. Our Quality Control Department will test drill the machine multiple times, until it meets our Gold Level standards for operation.Īdditionally, we invite all customers to bring their crew and drill with the machine to make sure they are satisfied with the operation before it leaves. However, the percentage of wear tolerance on wearable parts is slightly lower than our Platinum level. These drills will be serviced and/or repaired by our highly trained mechanics. Gold Level Certified Drills will go through our 80-point inspection process, like Platinum Level Drills. Gold Level Drills are categorized as such because of differences in either age, hours, or percentage of wear compared to our Platinum Level drills. MTI's Gold Level Certified Horizontal Directional Drills provide a great value for customers looking for a jobsite ready rig at an affordable price.
The process is continued until the drill meets our Platinum Level Standards for operation. During this process, the drill is fully serviced, and all known issues are repaired by our highly skilled mechanics in coordination with our Quality Control Department, who test drill with the machine multiple times. If a drill meets our qualifications and standards, it will then go through our meticulous 80-point inspection. To be Platinum Level Certified*, a drill must first meet certain MTI qualifications and standards regarding age, hours, wear, and overall condition. Platinum Level Drills are sold ready to go to work on your jobsite. This is a sensible option for the contractor who needs a great operating rig but wants to save money compared to buying new MTI's Platinum Level Certified Horizontal Directional Drills are the highest-level, preowned drills you will find on the market today.
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