Tips for servicing your equipment

The summer slowdown presents the perfect opportunity to get machinery checked and serviced prior to starting afresh in the New Year, says JCB Construction Equipment Australia’s (CEA) National After Sales Manager, Gary Sky.

"Keeping on top of service schedules and machinery maintenance are important, and can help stop small nuisances and issues turning into big problems down the track," Sky says.

"But even though everyone realises how important these tasks are, it can be hard to find the time for them."

Here are a few tips for keeping on top of servicing and maintenance for your equipment:

"It’s a great idea to see if you can schedule machinery for a simple service over the break, so you’re aware of any bumps or bruises that you can fix before you start work again for the year," Sky says.

"This is especially important for older pieces of machinery, which need more frequent checks. The sooner there is a problem identified, generally the cheaper it will be to fix."

"A warranty check allows you to get any issues repaired that may have arisen during your warranty period," Sky explains.

"Some machinery owners don’t realise they may be eligible for this check, so always ask your machinery service department what may be available and what can be fixed before it expires."

"This can then set you up for the year ahead, especially if you are considering upgrading or leasing out your assets," Sky says.

"Our service technicians are put through rigorous training sessions, including online and factory training, so you can be confident they will do a thorough job."

Find out more information at jcbcea.com.au