Heavy equipment is a large machinery or vehicle used mostly in construction or agricultural work for transportation purposes. Operating such machinery can be very costly. Due to poor maintenance this machinery will require to be repaired every now and then which slowly reduces its life span and it is also not good for business when the machinery keeps breaking down. Daily maintenance of this machinery takes at least 15 minutes and you can easily identify a problem before it calls for a whole day repair work. Machinery which is poorly maintained may also be a safety hazard for your employees. Mentioned below are the various periodic heavy equipment service procedures which are very helpful.
To do a daily maintenance you need to make a schedule first and purpose to stick on it. There are various tasks that have to be carried out every day while others are done in a longer schedule. When you have set your schedule, you should now make the checklist for daily maintenance.
When undertaking your daily check ups, you should look at different pieces of your machinery that are being operated. Checking out the various pieces will help in identifying those which are worn out. You will also identify signs of oil leakage. Ensure that every day the tires have the right pressure. This will help in preventing tire bursts. Ensure that you thoroughly clean all the debris in the machinery. Check out the belts and chains so as to ensure that they are held in the right position.
In order to ensure that your machine is well lubricated, you should grease linked parts on daily basis. It is important checking on the safety signs and equipments. Ensure that safety equipments are easily accessible. Everyday, you should look at the level of fluid in the hydraulic and the coolant. Before starting your work, you should top up the fluids if they are in reduced levels. One thing that you should know about operating a machine with low fluid level is that you will reduce its lifespan. Air filter should be checked regularly and cleaned if required.
Quarterly maintenance should be done when the machinery has run for 500 hours or has been used for about 3 months. This is a more through maintenance work which includes changing the engine oil as well as the oil and hydraulic filter. The diesel fuel filter should be replaced as part of quarterly maintenance procedure.
The final maintenance should be done at end of season. End of season maintenance is done at end of every year. During this time, the transmission fluid is changed as well as the hydraulic oil. One should check on the condition of the antifreeze in the radiator to ensure it is in good working condition for the winter season. The hoses and belts should also be carefully examined and any problem corrected for safety.
Draining of the fuel that was being used during summer should be done so as to refill it. Draining the fluid will help to prevent the fuel lines from hardening especially during the cold season. Thorough cleaning of the machinery should be carried out while paying close attention to the engine and undercarriage. Cleaning of cab and air filters should also be carried out.
The air conditioning unit should be checked and cleaned. All the lights should be inspected if they are in good working condition and any faulty one replaced. The tires should also be inspected for any sign of wear and tear. Any tire which is worn out should be replaced during this period of heavy equipment service routine so you can avoid losing valuable work time.
To do a daily maintenance you need to make a schedule first and purpose to stick on it. There are various tasks that have to be carried out every day while others are done in a longer schedule. When you have set your schedule, you should now make the checklist for daily maintenance.
When undertaking your daily check ups, you should look at different pieces of your machinery that are being operated. Checking out the various pieces will help in identifying those which are worn out. You will also identify signs of oil leakage. Ensure that every day the tires have the right pressure. This will help in preventing tire bursts. Ensure that you thoroughly clean all the debris in the machinery. Check out the belts and chains so as to ensure that they are held in the right position.
In order to ensure that your machine is well lubricated, you should grease linked parts on daily basis. It is important checking on the safety signs and equipments. Ensure that safety equipments are easily accessible. Everyday, you should look at the level of fluid in the hydraulic and the coolant. Before starting your work, you should top up the fluids if they are in reduced levels. One thing that you should know about operating a machine with low fluid level is that you will reduce its lifespan. Air filter should be checked regularly and cleaned if required.
Quarterly maintenance should be done when the machinery has run for 500 hours or has been used for about 3 months. This is a more through maintenance work which includes changing the engine oil as well as the oil and hydraulic filter. The diesel fuel filter should be replaced as part of quarterly maintenance procedure.
The final maintenance should be done at end of season. End of season maintenance is done at end of every year. During this time, the transmission fluid is changed as well as the hydraulic oil. One should check on the condition of the antifreeze in the radiator to ensure it is in good working condition for the winter season. The hoses and belts should also be carefully examined and any problem corrected for safety.
Draining of the fuel that was being used during summer should be done so as to refill it. Draining the fluid will help to prevent the fuel lines from hardening especially during the cold season. Thorough cleaning of the machinery should be carried out while paying close attention to the engine and undercarriage. Cleaning of cab and air filters should also be carried out.
The air conditioning unit should be checked and cleaned. All the lights should be inspected if they are in good working condition and any faulty one replaced. The tires should also be inspected for any sign of wear and tear. Any tire which is worn out should be replaced during this period of heavy equipment service routine so you can avoid losing valuable work time.
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