Sagging Shovels

To increase shovel loading efficiency, check to see if there is excessive play between the shovel square shaft and the shovel pivot lever.

To resecure the pivot lever onto the shaft, remove the shovel from the elevator. Place the shovel in a vice as shown and drill a 1/8 hole through the shovel and square shaft. Install a 1/8” x 1” split pin into the hole. This will make the lever solid again.

Also check the small and large track wheels for wear. If one or all these areas have wear, the front edge of the shovel will hang low and not allow a pin to roll rearward into the shovel easily.

Replace the large and small track wheels if needed.