Blade, Buckets and Cutting Edges

Question 1

This piece of equipment often endures the harshest conditions therefore they are constructed strong and rigid.

Answer 1

Crawler Tractor

Question 2

__________ is not recommended because it will also accelerate the wear of the fasteners that
secure the cutting edge to the blade.

Answer 2

Back blading

Question 3

The blade is often mounted on the C-Frame. The C-Frame is normally mounted on a _____________

Answer 3

trunnion.

Question 4

____________________ mounted to the C-Frame and the blade
will assist with tilting the blade.

Answer 4

Hydraulic cylinders

Question 5

Some units without hydraulic cylinders will use __________________ on the sides of the C-Frame to tilt the blade.

Answer 5

mounting sockets

Question 6

Some lift cylinders are designed to assist with _____________
engagement using a downward hydraulic force.

Answer 6

deep ground

Question 7

Some lift cylinders hydraulic systems are fitted with a
______________ feature which allows the blade to travel with the lay of the land.

Answer 7

float

Question 8

Float: used for rough finishing. Less suitable for ______________

Answer 8

soft ground.

Question 9

_________________ is high strength, heat-treated and hardened edge to penetrate the ground while protecting the blades.

Answer 9

cutting edges

Question 10

_______ are used to cut in to ground material and transport that material to
another part of the job site.

Answer 10

Motor scrapers

Question 11

for motor scrapers, cutting edges are mounted ________ to
assist in engaging the ground.

Answer 11

on the bottom section of the bowl

Question 12

What allows the operator to make a narrow single pass with a motor scraper?

Answer 12

When the centre cutting edges are slightly deeper than the rest

Question 13

In a motor grader, the __________ cylinder allows the operator to move the material
into or out of his wheel tracks.

Answer 13

side shift

Question 14

The curved portion of a grader blade is often referred to as the
______________

Answer 14

moldboard.

Question 15

What is the function of the moldboard?

Answer 15

The moldboard helps curl the dirt so that it goes to whichever
side the blade is angled.

Question 16

What can be done to increase the life of a cutting edge in a motor grader?

Answer 16

Some cutting edges can be turned before replacement is required.

Question 17

What are scarifiers?

Answer 17

The teeth like design on cutting edges used to loosen material or for icy roads

Question 18

Never use __________________ to align the mounting holes when installing attachments.

Answer 18

Never use your fingers or hands

Question 19

Loader buckets often have a _________ on the lower side to
protect the bucket when the loader bucket is gathering material.

Answer 19

cutting edge

Question 20

Why do loaders have cutting edges on the top side of the blades edge?

Answer 20

to prevent wear on the top side of the bucket

Question 21

The holes on the side of the bucket are for installing ____________________

Answer 21

cutting edges to the side to aid in penetration and wear protection.

Question 22

Rippers are used for:

Answer 22

hard ground material that need to be loosened.

Question 23

Some rippers have hydraulic pin pullers. What are these for?

Answer 23

To aid in changing the depth of the ripper.

Question 24

What is the difference between a ripper and scarifier?

Answer 24

A scarifier is like a ripper, but much smaller, they are only used to break up the top layer of ground.

Question 25

What is the benefit of implement quick attach?

Answer 25

Versatility: increase productivity, reduce equipment costs.

Question 26

With a _________ inspection, you should always clean your attachments and inspect with them out and
off of the ground.

Answer 26

visual

Question 27

True or False: The type of soil does NOT have an impact on the bucket’s payload.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

When hard surfacing a bucket, a crosshatch; waffle type pattern is commonly used in order to?

Answer 28

Trap dirt and small particles in order to aid in less bucket ware.

Question 29

When torquing a plow bolt with no OEM spec provided, what would be the recommended torque value for a 1” plow bolt?

Answer 29

850 +/- 110 ft/lbs.

Question 30

If a tooth is found to have a crack in the pocket area, what should be done?

Answer 30

Replace it

Question 31

The actual weight of material in the bucket on each digging cycle is referred to as:

Answer 31

Pay load.

Question 32

The payload that causes both rear wheels to leave the ground with the lift arms horizontal is labelled by the SAE (society of automotive engineers) as:

Answer 32

Tipping capacity.

Question 33

The most used rating for bucket capacity gives an approximate amount of cohesive soil that a bucket can hold is:

Answer 33

Heaped capacity.

Question 34

When installing new teeth that are mounted on pins it is recommended that a technician:

Answer 34

Install new pins and retainers.

Question 35

SAE J818 states that the rated operating payload is what percentage of the tipping capacity?

Answer 35

50%

Question 36

Following a proper Preventive Maintenance program, working attachments, such as cutting edges, should be inspected:

Answer 36

Inspected Daily