Basic Engine Maintenance for Your Jig Lift

The jig lift has become a ubiquitous and indispensable tool that almost all fields of industry have learned to love. From logistics to construction sites, there is no reason why such a contraption should not be used. As for all heavy machinery such as this, there are some things that owners and operators of should know so as to maintain it properly and even extend its serviceable years. Here, we'll

take a look at some quick tips to go about as you use a jig lift.

The jig lift basically has the same principle to an automobile when it comes to the engine. With this in mind, the first thing that an operator should know is how the engine is doing. As for most engines, the standard procedures usually apply when checking on their state. First, you should take a look at the engine oil; check its viscosity. Very viscous oil that already has turned black usually means that a fresh change of oil is required. Fresh oil has water like texture.

The oil is of utmost importance as it helps reduce friction on the engine parts when they rub against each other. Not only that, as the oil can also lessen the heat from the engine and help improve overall efficiency.

After checking the oil, the next thing that should be checked is the radiator. The radiator should be physically checked for any signs of rust. Rust can

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cause the insides of the radiator to oxidize and excessive rust may cause holes to appear. You should perform a radiator flush to remove the rust along with any stagnant water present within.

To make the procedure effective, the flushing agent is first placed in the radiator and the engine is left running for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the valve or plug located beneath the radiator is removed to drain the radiator while the engine is running.

While the engine is running, running water should be continuously supplied to the radiator. The cap or valve below the radiator is kept open until the water draining from it turns from a rusty color to a clear, transparent color. When the water is clear, the valve or plug is closed with the water still running.

Now, the coolant should be added to the radiator. To do this, the running water is partially shut off from the source to lessen the flow of water to the running engine. The coolant is slowly added to the radiator in the same manner as when adding water. Turn off the water when the radiator begins to fill up.

The tips above outline the basic steps of performing maintenance on the engine of a jig lift. Those who are familiar with tinkering with their automobiles will find that it is quite similar to the maintenance of the engine of a jig lift. Checking the oil & checking the radiator are just some of the basic maintenance tips that you can apply from your common automobile to your jig lift to keep it running in tip top shape!

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