Learning to Fix Your Own Equipment: Where Should You Start?
Survivalists must become self-sufficient in every way possible. That means knowing how to tackle any problem presented to you. If you live off the grid, you might not have somebody nearby to help. These situations require hands-on knowledge to get the job done.
You likely have numerous machines like tractors, ATVs and trucks on your property. Once in a while, your equipment could break down and require maintenance. In these instances, it helps to have experience managing machinery. With that in mind, here’s how you can learn to fix your own equipment.
What Causes Equipment to Fail?
It’s wise to know what causes equipment problems in the first place. Machinery failure is inevitable, no matter how hard you try. Something will go wrong and delay whatever project you’re working on. You’ll typically see these five reasons causing your machines to break down.
Age
Machinery won’t last forever. Father Time shows no mercy to your skid steer, no matter how well you care for it. Your equipment will face regular wear and tear over the years. Older machinery is challenging to manage because finding replacement parts is harder. A 25-year-old tractor will be a lower priority in services for the manufacturer because the company is likely allocating most of its resources to newer models.
