Maintaining Your Agricultural Equipment's Parts

Agricultural equipment may be built tough and powerful, but it still needs the occasional maintenance in order to maximize performance. Not only does regular maintenance help your agricultural equipment to run better, but it also helps it to last longer. If you’re not sure how to maintain your agricultural equipment’s parts, check out this guide from the experts at Magnum Power.

Know Your Equipment

There are hundreds of different makes, models, and types of agricultural equipment available on the market. While we can give you general information about how to maintain your agricultural equipment, you’ll need to check your owner’s manual if you want something specific to your model. It’s a truly amazing source of information, so don’t hesitate to consult it whenever you’re not sure about how to maintain your agricultural equipment. 

The Tires

Ideally, your farm equipment’s tires should be kept within the manufacturer’s recommended pressure range at all times. Use a tire pressure gauge to help keep an eye on things. Tread depth is also important. Worn out tires can’t provide much traction, after all, so be ready to replace your agricultural equipment’s tires as needed. If the tires are wearing out too quickly or unevenly, this may indicate a deeper issue. 

The Engine

If your farm equipment has an engine, you’ll need to regularly check and top off the oil, hydraulic fluid, and coolant. If you notice any of these liquids starting to pool under your equipment, you’ll need to schedule a service appointment in order to get the leak fixed. Your filters will need to be swapped out on a regular basis as well. 

The Frame

It’s normal for your farm equipment to accrue a few surface-level nicks and scratches. It’s only when something threatens the frame’s structural integrity that you’ll need to schedule a service appointment in order to get things fixed. 

The Attachments

If your farm equipment’s attachments become damaged, do not attempt to use them until they’ve been fixed. Damaged farm equipment attachments aren’t just less efficient, they can suffer from mechanical failures and cause injuries/equipment damage.

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