If you haven’t done it already, it’s time to get your equipment ready for the cold weather. Proper steps taken now can ensure that your equipment will fire up and be ready come spring. Whether you have a lawnmower, tractor, or bulldozer, any type of equipment can benefit from these steps:
- First, check your antifreeze levels in equipment that have radiators. Flush if rusty. Add antifreeze to bring the freezing temperature of the coolant down to zero degrees. You will need a coolant tester.
- Grease all greaseable joints. This includes steering knuckles, bearings, and any moveable joints with a grease fitting. You will need a grease gun.
- For any equipment that will be parked for 6 weeks or longer, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Make sure to use a stabilizer made for your type of fuel. Gas engines should have the carburetor drained.
- This is also a good time to check your oil and hydraulic levels and the condition of your belts, lines, hoses, and cylinders.
- Washing your equipment to get rid of the year’s dirt and grime is another good thing to do now.
If you have equipment that needs winterizing, and don’t have time or feel inclined to do it, Bear Foot Mobile Farm Services will come to you with our fully-equipped service truck. Call Dallen at (360) 480-8138 or (360) 748-3480.
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