Bobcats are used in various ways at home and on construction sites to make work easier. They are multifunctional with attachments such as angle brooms, augers, backhoes, bale forks, box blades, breakers, and brush cat rotary cutters that can be mounted on them.

However, many people are unfamiliar with simple routine maintenance practices they need for added efficiency and lifespan extension. Here are simple maintenance tips that will guarantee your Bobcat machine a longer life and greater efficiency.

1. Greasing Moving Parts

Wear and tear are common for moving parts of a machine. However, the rate at which wear and tear occur can be reduced by regularly greasing the moving parts to achieve smooth motion. Some of the critical moving parts include bearings, hydraulics, gears, and joints. Worn-out parts reduce the effectiveness of machines which can also lead to a breakdown.

Greasing should be done every day before work.

2. Checking Hydraulics Oils

Bobcat uses hydraulic pumps to lift and lower various attached equipment. To function effectively, the hydraulic oil should be maintained at its minimal levels. If the hydraulic oil is insufficient, the attachment may malfunction, which would inconvenience the quality of the work output.

Before you begin working, always check the hydraulic oil level to ensure that it is within the recommended amount, to assure swift functionality of the machine.

3. Cleaning Oil Filters

Most construction machinery uses diesel engines. The fuel passes through a filtration process before entering the combustion chambers. Diesel contains contaminants that have to be filtered before combustion to boost power output. The filtration process leaves dirt sediments in the filter which, if used for long may lead to clogging. This prevents even flow of fuel, adversely affecting the machine's functionality.

If the fuel supply is affected, the machine may fail or perform poorly. The filters need to be changed regularly to keep the machinery working well.

4. Cleaning Air Filters

Diesel engines require airflow in the engine to aid fuel combustion. The air entering the engine must be filtered to ensure that dust particle does not find a way into the combustion chambers. The working environment of a Bobcat is always dusty due to the digging and packing of soil. For that reason, a lot of dirt is sucked into the air filter. If left uncleaned for long, the filters may clog and block the airflow into the engine. Insufficient airflow into the engine reduces its efficiency and increases fuel consumption by at least 10%.

Air filters are cleaned regularly by removing the trapped dirt. This should not be a daily maintenance routine since the dirt takes time to build up. Using high-pressure air is ideal in blowing the dirt from the filter.

5. Checking Coolant Fluid

Many hours of work cause the engine to heat up and reduces its efficiency. Coolant fluid helps to maintain the engine temperatures and keeps it cool.  The primary cause of excessive heating in the engine is the friction caused by the pistons and the engine block. With the right coolant, Bobcats can work for a prolonged time without breaking down due to heated engines.

Operating an excessively hot engine may lead to its breakdown, which may require an entire engine replacement. It is advisable to always maintain the coolant fluid within its appropriate levels to avoid huge expenses in engine repair.

A simple machine maintenance routine saves money that would be used in parts replacement and repair. You do not need to be a professional mechanic to administer the above maintenance tips. Just like humans, machines need some care to operate efficiently.

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