You're never too experienced to learn techniques to extend wheel loader life and performance. Even the most skilled operator can diminish wheel loader longevity and productivity by misusing certain functions or by operating the machine in a manner that causes premature component wear. The risks increase exponentially when a new operator gets behind the controls. That's why manufacturers stress the importance of operator training regardless of experience level. Many manufacturers, along with their dealers, offer training programs with the purchase of a new machine. "For a lot of companies, if they would accept the manufacturer's operator training, that would take care of a lot of [the problems]," says Doug Phillips, product competence manager, Volvo Construction Equipment.
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