Winterization Inspection
Winter Storage
Avoid permanent damage by identifying potential problems now
Winter Operation
Avoid 2 a.m. breakdowns with service before the snow falls
Winterization Includes:
- Change engine oil and fuel filters
- Lube chassis
- Load test battery and test alternator
- Check and adjust drive chains
- Pressure check cooling system and test freeze protection
- Check door, window, heater, and seat operation
- Perform coolant test to determine freeze point
- Check for water: chain tanks, final drives, swing gear baths, and gear boxes
- Recommend proper fuel conditioner additive for winter
- Check fuel filter for service
- Verify proper operation of cold start aids
- Assess condition of block heater
- Inspect lights and wipers
- Check battery
- Examine heater hoses, heater core, and defrosters
- Recommend proper grade lubricants for winter
- Inspect cutting edges
- Check tension and belt wear
- Inspect air pre-cleaners to prevent clogging from snow
- Test backup alarms