Heavy Equipment Spring Prep Tips

The spring season is on the horizon, which means it’s the right time to perform maintenance on your heavy equipment so it’s ready to efficiently tackle all your tasks. Whether you keep things simple and use a lawn mower to keep your yard in shape or you use some other machines, it’s important to take the time to give them some TLC. This is especially true if you haven’t used them for a long time. We’ve created this brief guide to ensure you get it done right. Read on for some useful heavy equipment spring maintenance tips.

Inspect Your Equipment 

Make sure your equipment is going to be ready for spring. We recommend doing this early enough so that if one of your machines needs servicing, you’ll have a lot of time at your disposal to take care of it. Test all the moving parts to ensure they are functioning properly. Some of the common components you check include the battery, brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, and hitches. Give yourself plenty of time to do this so you can do it properly and prevent missing any problem. 

Perform Routine Maintenance

Preparing your heavy equipment will involve more than just doing an inspection. You’ll probably need to perform maintenance, even outside of the repairs you need to make if you discover any obvious problem areas. This could mean lubricating all moving parts, changing the oil and topping off or changing other engine fluids, and also charging the battery if required. If you’re working with a mower or another piece of equipment that has a blade, you’ll want to sharpen the blades for the best results. 

Want more heavy equipment maintenance tips for spring? Don’t hesitate to contact us at Bobcat of Pittsburgh/Erie/Indiana County at one of our dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Our team will be happy to answer questions, provide advice and help you choose the right machines for your needs.