How to Prepare Your Equipment for Winter Using Bitu-Ox™
November 23, 2021
To prepare for frosty winter conditions, you must take steps to safeguard your outdoor equipment. When freezing winds and snowfall hit, the effects can be damaging to the exterior and internal components of outdoor machines and equipment. In advance of each use, perform a visual inspection of the outer body, engine components, and underside of your equipment.
With the following tips, you can ensure your machines and equipment remain healthy throughout the winter months ahead.
Inspect the Tires
If snow, salt, or dirt are present along the tires or underside components, clean the spots in question using Bitu-Ox™ Pro before starting up your machine. This will help to prevent any build up or damage down the line. It’s also important to note that when temperatures drop, tires can lose air more rapidly. To ensure tires are sufficiently filled to support the weight of a machine, inspect each tire every time before you put the machine to use.
Inspect the Exterior
After a snowstorm, you’ll need to brush the snow and ice from the body of your machine to prevent exterior damage. Make sure to regularly clean your machinery with Bitu-Ox™ 400. Not only will this remove any current rust from your machinery, but it will also leave a protective coating to prevent any further rust corrosion due to the harsh elements.
Inspect the Engine
Before putting your equipment to use, inspect the engine thoroughly. Make sure the parts inside the engine, including all the wires and hoses, are in clean, optimal working condition using Bitu-Ox™ 400. Once you have ensured that your engine is clean, run it in idle until the engine reaches full operating temperature. This way, you’ll prevent sticking in the valves of the intake and exhaust systems. As you run the machine along your pathway, activate each of the functions for a minute to distribute oil throughout the machine body. This step will give the machine a workout and help keep the engine and its functions in proper working condition. With the help of Bitu-Ox™ you can ensure that your machines and equipment will remain clean and safe, not only in the winter months but all year long. Our safe, simple to use industrial-strength solutions make weatherizing your equipment a breeze. Giving you more time to focus on what really matters
