Winter is Coming

Winter is coming and that means your off season equipment is getting ready to be stored. Jayme from our Brundidge store has some quick tips on what to do to ensure your equipment is put up properly.
In case you need a quick checklist, we've got you covered:

• Clean it with a high-pressure washer, making sure to get in all the nooks and crannies where dirt and trash can hide.
• Check for worn parts including belts and hoses, loose bolts, leaks, electrical connections, hydrualics, etc. Now is the time to repair and replace, rather than when you want to start up again and experience a problem, while the work you need to do goes undone.
• Protect any scratched up areas on metal decks and housing to prevent rust. Paint works. Wax might be a good option in certain areas.
• Check all fluid levels and filters and follow your operator's manual instructions for storage and maintenance.
• Now is a great time to remove and sharpen or replace blades on cutting equipment. Some require specialized skills or equipment. So, consult your operator's manual, or call your John Deere dealer for advice.
• Check tires for wear and damage. Make sure they're inflated to storage specification.
• For implements like blades, plows, pushes, tillage tools, etc. all the ground-working components should be thoroughly cleaned and coasted with a lubricant or other protective coating to prevent rust.
• Lubricate all moving parts and check all grease points.
• Storing equipment in a shed and under a tarp to protect it from the elements is also a good idea.

Every piece of equipment differs but for a general rule of thumb, clean, check and protect! And always remember to think SunSouth if you ever need help servicing yoru equipment.