--- title: Top Five Things to Inspect on a Skid-Steer description: Diamond Mowers Blog | Top Five Things to Inspect on a Skid-Steer image: https://blog.diamondmowers.com/hubfs/16665115_1830950450504329_3394603616103881747_o.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/top-five-things-to-inspect-on-a-skid-steer#primary) [![Diamond Mowers](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/DiamondMowers_July2024/images/dmd_logo_2.svg "Diamond Mowers")](https://diamondmowers.com/) [Go back to main website](https://diamondmowers.com) [Back to listing](https://blog.diamondmowers.com) # Top Five Things to Inspect on a Skid-Steer [Neil Simons](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/author/neil-simons) ##### Jun 20, 2017 . 1 min read ![Top Five Things to Inspect on a Skid-Steer](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/hubfs/16665115_1830950450504329_3394603616103881747_o.jpg) **![16665115\_1830950450504329\_3394603616103881747\_o.jpg](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16665115_1830950450504329_3394603616103881747_o.jpg?width=658&height=370&name=16665115_1830950450504329_3394603616103881747_o.jpg)Running equipment can be expensive. Keep your costs down, increase productivity and profit, and extend the longevity of your equipment by following a few steps.** **Keep Equipment Clean** - Clean branches, grass, and mulch off of the deck surface daily. This makes it easier to identify hydraulic leaks and prevents rust by allowing moisture to evaporate. - Clean debris from the pivot points of the loader arms. Material allowed to pack in these pivot points will stress the pins and wear bushings faster. - Clean dust and debris from the skid-steer radiator, coolers, and filters. A free breathing machine will perform better, be less likely to overheat, and reduce the chance of engine fire. - Clean windows to improve visibility. **Change Fluids** - A Diamond mulcher requires an oil change once a year or every 500 hours - Engine and hydraulic oil should be changed according to their manufacturer's schedule – most often every 100 to 500 hours. **Grease** - Diamond Skid-Steer Rotary Mowers and Forestry Mulchers with greaseable spindles require 10 pumps of #2 lithium grease in each of the two grease fittings every 500 hours or once a year. - The skid-steer carrier will have grease fittings on all of the pivot points of the loader arms in addition to other places. See the operator's manual for specifics on a particular model. **Keep Blades & Teeth Sharp** - Forestry Mulcher teeth cut most efficiently when they are sharp. Stay productive by following a tooth maintenance plan that includes sharpening, rotating, and replacement. - Rotary Mower blades can get cracked, dull, and worn over time. Diamond does not recommend sharpening rotary blades because it can alter the balance of the disc. Replace blades as a complete set after they've become 50% worn from original width. **Daily Inspection** - A thorough, daily inspection of the skid-steer and attachment will help identify problems before they become catastrophic. - Check for hydraulic leaks, cracks and bends, loose or missing bolts, and track/tire condition. **For more answers to common maintenance questions visit [Tech Tips](https://diamondmowers.com/support/tech-tips/).** [![Learn More](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1943797/4634d5b0-1f0a-45a8-adfd-e0d184313e75.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1943797/4634d5b0-1f0a-45a8-adfd-e0d184313e75) ## Similar Posts [![Revenue-Generating Ideas for Summer](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/hubfs/brush-cutter-pro-1.jpg)](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/revenue-generating-ideas-for-summer) [Revenue-Generating Ideas for Summer](https://blog.diamondmowers.com/revenue-generating-ideas-for-summer) Summer doesn’t just bring the heat. 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