Guide · 4 min
5 maintenance routines that extend your machine's life
Most light-equipment failures aren't from the factory: they're from maintenance that didn't happen. These five routines take minutes and prevent jobsite downtime.
5
simple routines
horas
not the calendar
3
key moments
Before starting: levels and leaks
- Check oil, fuel and coolant.
- Look for leaks and loose or cracked hoses.
- Clean or check the air filter — jobsite dust clogs it fast.
After the shift: cleaning and bolts
- Clean the machine: concrete and dust speed up wear.
- Check bolts and screws — vibration loosens them.
Periodic: oil, ignition and storage
Change the oil by hours of use, not just the calendar. Check spark plugs or injectors. And store the machine dry and covered: the weather rusts and ruins components that never failed on the job.
Takeaway
A pre-start check, cleaning and bolts at the end, and periodic maintenance by the hour. Parts and after-sales at every distributor (ConstruMarket — CMARKET in Guatemala).
