One of the most common maintenance
items done on a vehicle is a Lube Oil and
Filter, (LOF). Hopefully this is something
you have done on a regular basis, if so it is
a good starting point to plan other service
items around. Every two or three oil
changes are a good time to have the tires
rotated to get the most service life out of
the tires. Service that can be grouped with
the tire rotating is a check of the brakes
and having the wheel bearings re-packed.
When you have the engine tuned up, it
is a good time to have the transmission,
driveline u-joints, and rear end checked.
Remember even long-life coolants need
to be changed, and the radiators flushed.
Regular service will help prevent surprise
break downs, cancelled jobs, and costly
repairs.
As you plan the service for the cleaning
unit, the service intervals are listed in daily,
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual
service. You can plan some of the service
of you cleaning unit with th e vehicle like
checking belts and hoses. There is no
substitution for performing maintenance
on a regular basis. Daily inspections can
be the first sign of a potential problem.
Always look for anything that is out of the
ordinary, like leaks, loose fasteners, or an
unusual sound. You are the one that uses
this equipment every day, so you are the
authority on what is considered normal.
If you keep current on your maintenance
you will have a long and reliable work
experience with your equipment and
vehicles.
To access examples of maintenance
logs and record keeping, simply visit our
website section at http://www.hydramaster.
com/Support/EquipmentSupport/
EquipmentManuals.aspx
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