The Importance of Equipment Maintenance
The Importance of Equipment Maintenance:
As we enter the time of year where there is a great increase in the usage of our equipment, it is vital to be aware of each unit’s maintenance needs. Being proactive to take care of your equipment will greatly prolong its life. Each unit has different maintenance milestones to keep an eye out for so it is important to become acquainted with your specific model.
Lawnmowers:
For your Kubota lawnmower, there are a few key markers to keep in mind. These include but are not limited to:
- Every 100 hours, your lawn mower needs to have an oil change.
- Every 2-3 uses, you may want to sharpen your blades for a cleaner cut.
- Every 100 hours, take time to check your mower’s hydraulic fluid and change it if needed.
- Every mowing season, check to see if your mower’s air filter needs to be replaced
Skid Steers:
Kubota skid steers follow a maintenance schedule of 50, 250, 500 hour usage markers. Each of these milestones calls for an engine oil and filter change, transmission fluid change, and a hydraulic oil filter cleaning. Additional maintenance may be needed as per the unit’s service manual.
Tractors:
Kubota tractors vary greatly in their maintenance needed from model to model. This will include filter changes, oil changes, tire pressure checks, and many more variables.
To gain an understanding of your equipment’s maintenance needs, refer to the unit’s service manual, download the MyKubota App through the app store on your phone, or call your nearest Great Plains Kubota dealership to ask questions. Take care of your equipment today and save your future self of much greater expenses.
