Machines

The first part of any preventive maintenance checklist should be done from outside the vehicle.Lights: If your vehicle has any lights — headlights, brake lights, warning lights, etc. — they should be inspected to ensure they are working properly. Any burned-out bulbs should be replaced.Steps, handrails, and grab irons: Ensure all these grab points are secure and […]

Keeping detailed service records is an important component in your preventive maintenance plan. It’s impossible to mentally keep track of what type of servicing has been done on your machinery, and that includes when maintenance was done and when it needs to be done again.Documented service records let you keep an accurate picture of a

Another valuable resource for getting to know your machines inside out is to involve the machine operators. Unless you’re on the controls on a daily basis, you’re not likely to have the intimate knowledge of each machine’s idiosyncrasies and quirks. Daily operators get a “feel” for the machine. Operators sense when something’s amiss, and they’ll

Part of an effective Preventive maintenance program is identifying potential causes of machinery breakdown. By identifying potential causes of failure before they occur, you can save hundreds or thousands of naira and maintain consistent work flows.There are three types of machinery failure. Their causes and solutions are listed below.Sudden failure is when machinery breaks without warning.

There are four filters in your machines that you need to check on a regular basis to minimize wear and to keep your machine running at its best: engine oil filters, air filters, hydraulic and fuel filters. Engine oil filtersThis filter helps remove contaminants from your machine’s oil that can accumulate over time, as the