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Keep These Extra Parts on Hand to Avoid Downtime

Here's advice from our regional service managers. They've seen it all, and this is what they recommend:

Curly Cord (1): If you're pouring down the stringline, and you notice the rear grade is not working, or the front grade is not following grade, replace the cord first. Many times, the problem is caused by a bad cord. P60417

If the cord is good, next check the Sensor (2): Put a new sensor on to eliminate the grade problem. P60403 (Steer); P60495 (Grade)

If the cord and sensor are good, next check the Amplifier (3). Replacing the amplifier is your next step. Ninety percent of the time, the problem is either the cord, the sensor or the amplifier. Having these spare parts on hand avoids costly downtime. P60400

Grade & Steering Wand Assembly (4): There is always a possibility of breakage. It can cost you a day's work and loss of concrete, if you don't have a spare. 8-inch (P60407); 12-inch (P60408)

Fiberglass Flat Bar (5): Pouring tight radius? Reduce the number of stakes by 50 to 70% with Fiberglass Flat Bar. SL151

Filter Kit (6): Water, or trash, in your fuel line, can cause the engine to misfire. Also, you're ready for routine maintenance with a spare filter kit. 57C Filter Kit

Hopper Gasket (7): Changing molds can damage a hopper gasket and cause it to leak. A missing or damaged hopper gasket increases clean-up time. You also lose the concrete necessary for the curb to 'slick off' smoothly, causing extra work for your crew. P10244

Kleen Kote, 1 gallon container: Before you pour, spray your machine with Kleen Kote to minimize clean-up at day's end. Kleen Kote has been factory tested and is popular with customers, especially with the high price of diesel fuel. It's the best cleaning agent we've found. It's an environmentally friendly water-based clear liquid that won't affect paint, rubber or glass. And it doesn't attract dust and dirt like commonly used hydraulic oil or used diesel fuel. It is sold in gallon containers that you dilute to make 12 gallons. Your cost: Less than $4 per gallon. P10620

And for old concrete build-up, apply Kleen Krete full strength. It's been factory tested and comes with our recommendation. It is sold in 5-gallon containers. P10621

Vibrator (8): If you have a vibrator go out, it can shut you down, or cause you to lose concrete. Changing out a vibrator in the middle of a pour is a life-saver. P18001

1-Foot Trimmer Extension: Improve the quality of your curb and gutter by adding a 1-foot trimmer extension that allows the left rear crawler to run on trimmed sub-grade. The wind row of excess dirt will now be placed between the rear crawlers. Better quality curb is achieved by running on more consistent grade. It really makes a difference. Part number A57903 non-spiral, or A572235 Spiral