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How to maintain the excavator when the rainy season comes?

2022-07-06

When doing outdoor work in summer, in addition to paying attention to preventing heatstroke and cooling down for yourself and the excavator, you also need to deal with possible thunderstorms and typhoons that are common in summer for fans in coastal areas. So when the rainy season comes, what should fans do? matter?

1. Safety first! Check the road conditions can not be less

In rainy days, the quality of road conditions deteriorates, especially the dirt roads in mines and construction sites. Heavy rain will wash the road into potholes, and the road will become extremely slippery. At this time, it will become difficult for the excavator to walk. When this happens , Dou fans remember not to risk starting work, safety is always the first priority
 
2. Rainwater is highly corrosive, so cleaning should be done well

In case of heavy rain, if the important parts of the excavator are not cleaned in time, sludge will easily accumulate in the gaps on the lower side of the equipment. The chassis of the excavator is the part closest to the ground, which is particularly affected by road conditions. This part is most prone to rust spots, and the wheel housing may even be loose and perforated. Therefore, the chassis of the excavator must be cleaned and rust-proofed in time. In addition, the acidic components in rainwater have a strong effect on the paint surface of the excavator. Corrosion will cause damage to the paint surface of the excavator over time. Therefore, before the rainy season, it is best to give the excavator a paint repair. The most basic and simple repair method is waxing, which is a longer and more effective protection method. It is to seal the glaze. All in all, putting on an "invisible" protective clothing for the excavator is one of the indispensable maintenance methods in the rainy season.


3. Where is the safest place to park?

In the rainy season, the parking position of the excavator is also particularly important. If conditions permit, the excavator can be parked in the garage, and try to avoid parking in an excessively humid environment. When choosing indoor storage, anti-rust operation is very important, long-term parking In the case of the battery, you should also start the equipment and drive once a month to charge the battery.

Professional Volvo excavator parts manufacturers believe that if the conditions do not allow, when the excavator needs to be parked outdoors, firstly observe and judge the surrounding geographical environment is safe: stay away from rivers or hillsides that may cause landslides; A good parking place, it is easy to be struck by lightning in thunderstorm weather, and if a big tree is blown down on the excavator in strong wind weather, it will also cause huge losses. Choose a place with a solid road for parking, and it is best to park on concrete and asphalt. Yes, there are few cement pavements where excavators work, and most of them are in the field. In this case, long-term parking should be selected on a stable ground, and try to avoid parking on the filled ground.