Tips to Get Your Heavy Equipment Ready for Spring

De-winterizing your heavy equipment is as essential as winterizing it appropriately. If you want to brush up on your knowledge about bringing your heavy equipment out of storage, our guide can help you get started.

Our experts at RECO Equipment have created this guide to highlight a few tips to help you get your heavy equipment ready for spring. Read on to learn more, and for more information, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team. We have multiple dealerships throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, so reach out today.

Refer to Your Owner’s Manual

Check out your owner’s manual for any seasonal guides or specific maintenance tasks to perform before using your equipment after the cold season ends. Although this guide will provide you with general tips to maintain your machine, you will want to refer to your owner’s manual for specific information about your model.

Clean the Equipment

Next, you’ll want to thoroughly wash your heavy equipment after you bring it out of storage. Your machine must have gathered some dust during this time, so cleanse the exterior and the inside of the operator’s cab before you start operating it.

Perform an Inspection

It’ll be a good idea to inspect your machine to see whether all the systems are functioning as they should. When examining your model, keep an eye on any signs of wear and tear that may have occurred during storage. However, be cautious of any critters that may have made your machinery their home for the cold season.

Hook Up Your Battery

You’ll also need to hook up your battery, which you might have removed when winterizing your machine. As you’ve got the engine open, use the opportunity to check belts, chains, and gears, and replace the oil as needed.

Examine the Hydraulics

If your heavy equipment has a hydraulic arm, examine it to see that the fluid levels are to your manufacturer’s recommendations. If you had used a more winter-appropriate product, you might want to switch back to the more standard option.

We hope you find this guide handy when preparing your heavy equipment for spring. For more ideas, swing by RECO Equipment at one of our dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania!