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As winter comes around, it brings with it snow and slick roads. Not only that, but the temperature sinks to dangerous levels for our vehicles. When using truck mounted cranes during this season, you need to take extra precautions.
The crane is used all day and night on construction sites. So, it’s important to pay attention at all times. The hardest part about using it in the winter is just starting the thing. That’s because when the temperature goes down to freezing, things start to freeze up like engine parts. You have to maintain this thing well if you want your unthawed car to live throughout every winter — ever.
To avoid having an engine that’s stuck in place, make sure antifreeze is always topped off. If there are any leaks or low amounts of antifreeze, add some immediately! There are multiple options for antifreeze, but keep in mind that not just any will do. Make sure that the one you pick is 10 degrees below what your area drops down too regularly during winter months so it can protect against freezing and boiling, corrosion, and waterproofing a scale.
Aside from antifreeze, the crane’s battery is very important. Almost everything on the vehicle relies on it. During winter, the battery becomes fragile. Battery cleaning must be done in time to avoid any damage.
Distilled water should also be added in time, as well as testing the ratio of battery liquid. Generally, after two or three years, it's best to replace it with a new one to avoid delays in operation and other problems.
The crane's tires go through harsh tests during snow and rain. When tire wear reaches its limit, adhesion with the ground decreases, making it more prone to skidding. This means that worn tires need replacements right away. On top of this, slippery roads are unfavorable for brakes, so check them out and solve problems if found in time.
The most important part of the truck-mounted crane is its engine, and the engine oil inside it is the most important component. Some drivers notice that their truck mounted cranes have a peculiar habit of burning oil — mainly caused by an overload on the engine, bad road conditions, hilly roads, etc.
When the truck mounted crane starts to let out blue smoke from its tailpipe, it means that it’s consuming more oil than usual, and in turn, makes the crane's power less efficient.
At this point, you need to check if your manufacturer actually makes your oil because using fake oil could lead to this problem. If that isn’t the case, then you should check for any cylinder seal issues. An un-tightened seal or aging can also lead to this problem. Even if your vehicle doesn’t burn through oil, you should still pay attention anyway.
