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Mike Davied
Mike Davied is the owner & operator of Mikes Repair & Fabrication LLC located in Frontenac, KS. He has been repairing equipment for 40 years and has ran his own business for 20 years. For more information or to contact Mike please call 620-235-0061.
Agriculture
2012-11-07 11:13:01
Winterizing your farm equipment?
A- Well it's that time of year again! What time is that? Well…time to winterize your equipment of course, and here are a list of your chores. 1. Change all the fluids, & filters & top off all gear boxes with the proper fluid. 2. Inspect belts, hoses, tires, brakes, and all other moving parts, especially lights, & wipers, for safety. Check windshield wiper fluid if necessary. 3. Make any repairs as needed so that this machine is ready when you next need it. 4. Check anti-freeze for freeze point, & corrosion protection. 5. Top off fuel tank & add any additive correct for your type of fuel to prevent stagnation, or jelling, and to prevent moisture build-up. 6. Get your grease gun out & use it to lubricate all grease fittings. 7. Drain all air tanks if you have them. 8. If this machine or truck might be used before warm weather, be sure to treat fuel & air systems with the proper winter additives so you don't get stranded during bad weather. 9. Be sure to run the engine long enough to warm it up & distribute all these additives, new oil, etc. as part of your checklist, before you're done. 10. Make sure that all access points are closed to prevent entry of rodents, & the damage they will cause. Now if you've done all these things, you'll be ready to go in the spring, have a safe & fun winter!
 
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