With the end of October, the specter of upcoming frosts and snow becomes increasingly likely, and preparing a construction machine for winter is key to its trouble-free operation during this period. Even if we decide to idle the machine, it is worth performing a few basic service activities and effectively protect ourselves against adverse weather conditions.
Recently, our service prepared a Liebherr crawler excavator for winter. Our mechanics performed several basic service activities that minimize the risk of costly repairs and contribute to safety at the construction site. Below we present a short report and a few tips on how to take care of a construction machine.
Filter replacement - a key element of winter service
Replacing filters is the most basic of service activities you can imagine. Often, it is underestimated how much it affects the overall condition of the machine.
In the serviced machine, we replaced oil filters, fuel filters, and hydraulic oil filters. Each of the replaced filters plays a fundamental protective function against impurities that negatively affect the most important systems of construction machines. It is always worth remembering to maintain service intervals recommended by the manufacturer.
Hydraulic oil filtration - a modern service for longer machine life
As part of our service, we also offer hydraulic oil filtration service. This is a relatively new possibility in our offer. For some time now, we have been equipped with a Kleenoil filtering unit, which successfully fulfills its role during services, both mobile and stationary.
Hydraulic oil filtration allows for extending the life of such elements of hydraulic systems as pumps or hydraulic motors. All thanks to the fact that the filtration process is intended to clean the oil of metallic impurities or water. You can read in detail about the process itself in this article.
Additional tips for winter maintenance of construction machines
In order for the machine to function efficiently during low temperatures, it is also recommended to check the operating fluids, including cooling fluids, which must be properly protected against freezing. Attention should also be paid to the condition of batteries, as their efficiency may decrease in winter.
It is equally important to lubricate moving parts, which will prevent their seizure.
Remembering these preventive actions, owners of construction machines can be confident that their equipment is prepared for difficult winter conditions.
