Winter is upon us. As temperatures continue to dip, it's important to ensure your equipment is fully prepared to rise to the occasion. Maintaining performance is crucial for your fleet, as it ensures that your equipment can operate efficiently and effectively. Additionally, extending equipment life, and ensuring safety are also critical considerations. To ensure your equipment stays at its best throughout the winter, follow these steps.
Qala ngezi Zinto eziyisisekelo
Bheka ngaphansi kwe-hood ukuze uqinisekise ukuthi unamazinga afanele we-antifreeze, uwoyela we-hydraulic kanye nowoyela wemoto ezingeni lokushisa elibandayo.
Next, get familiar with recommendations for cold weather-rated batteries. Inspect your machine’s battery and follow the guidelines for cold weather-related batteries. If necessary, change or replace it to ensure optimal performance. Use winter-grade diesel and consider fuel additives for enhanced protection against gelling.
Bheka ukujula kwemathayi futhi ubheke izimpawu zokugqoka ukuze uqinisekise ukuhamba kahle. Uma uhlala endaweni ethile enezinsuku eziningi zeqhwa noma iqhwa, cabanga ngokusebenzisa amathrekhi noma izixhumi ukuze uthole ukuhamba kahle okungcono. Ngesikhathi ulungiselela umshini wakho wokulanda, hlola njalo ukujula futhi uqinisekise ukucindezela okufanele ukuze uthole ukuhamba kahle eqhweni naseqhweni.
Izixazululo Zokugcina
Caba uziqhe umshini wakho sonke isikhathi sebusika ukuze ujabulele izinzuzo zokuphila kwebhethri, ukwanda kwesikhathi sokusebenza kanye nokwenza kube lula ukuqala ezimeni ezibandayo.
If indoor storage isn't feasible, use weatherproof covers to shield machinery from the harsh elements. Park equipment on elevated blocks or pallets to prevent tires from freezing to the ground and to keep moisture from accumulating under the machinery.
If you plan to store your machine in a covered indoor space for the winter, give it a good clean. Clear away dirt and debris to prevent rust and corrosion, especially on exposed metal surfaces vulnerable to moisture.
Ibhayisikili elihlanzekile futhi lenza kube lula ukubona izinkinga ezingaba khona ngesikhathi sokuhlola. Uzokujabulela izinzuzo zebhayisikili elihlanzekile uma usukulungele ukulibuyisela emsebenzini entwasahlobo. Ungakhohlwa ukuwasha izinhlelo zamanzi nokufaka uwoyela ezicini ezihambayo ukuze uvimbele ukujula nokwenza kube lula ukusebenza.
Ukwelashwa Kwezokuphepha
Above all, you want to ensure you’re taking all necessary safety measures. Confirm operators are trained to handle machinery in winter conditions. This includes becoming well-versed in the best practices for startup and operation in freezing temperatures.
Sula i-snow ezivela ezicathulweni ngaphambi kokungena ebhakedeni. I-snow efakwe ngaphakathi ingadala umswakama owengeziwe ngaphakathi ebhakedeni, okungaholela ekubeni amafasitela abe nefu uma ibhakedeni lishisa, kunciphisa ukubonakala. Ukuze uqinisekise ukuphepha, faka noma hlola izinhlelo zokukhanyisa nezibani zokwazisa ngezimo zokubona ezimbi.
Njengoba kuhle, qhubeka uqaphele ukuhlola imishini nsuku zonke, njengokuhlanza iqhwa neqhwa kumishini. Ngisho noma ingasetshenziswanga njalo, ungakhohlwa ukuthi imishini yakho isadinga ukunakwa. Phatha ukuhlola njalo ukuze uqinisekise ukuthi ama-belt, ama-hose nezinye izingxenye zihlala zisesimweni esihle.
Prolonged idleness in cold temperatures can cause equipment issues. By staying proactive with routine maintenance, you can prevent unexpected issues when it’s time to put the equipment back to work.
Gear Up
Njengoba ubusika buqala, gqoka ukubaluleka kokulungiselela imishini ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuqina, ukuphepha kokusebenza kanye nokunciphisa isikhathi sokungasebenzi. Ngokulandela lezi zicebiso zokulungiselela ubusika, ungavikela imishini yakho ezimeni ezinzima zobufakazi futhi uvimbele ukulungiswa okudinga imali nokungasebenzi. Ukulungiselela kahle manje kuqinisekisa isikhathi esihle sebusika sebhizinisi lakho. Ngokulungiselela kahle, uzobe usulungile ukubhekana nobusika futhi uphumelele kakhulu ngesikhathi esinzima esizayo.