Snow Removal Equipment Maintenance Checklist
Reducing down-time and unnecessary repairs during the winter is critical to the success of any snow-removal business.
Scott Moorman, Director of Engineering, Buyers Products, offers these tips on how preventive maintenance for the truck and equipment can help make the winter season more profitable:
PLOWS: Post-Season Maintenance
- Clean the Plow
- Lubricate all Pivot Points and Sliding Pins
- Touch Up Paint
- Lubricate Exposed Cylinder Rods
- Coat Electrical Connectors with Dielectric Grease
PLOWS: Pre-Season Maintenance/Checkout
- Flush and Replace Hydraulic Fluid
- Check Cutting Edge for Excessive Wear
- Replace Shoes if Necessary
- Inspect and Tighten Hoses and Fittings
- Test the Truck Charging System and Battery
- Inspect all Pivots/Pins
- Check/Clean all Electrical Connections
- Check/Tighten all Fasteners
- Check Plow and Truck Light Operation
- Inspect for Mechanical Damage
SPREADERS: Post-Season Maintenance
- Clean the Spreader
- Lubricate Pivot Points and Chains
- Grease Bearings
- Touch Up Paint
- Coat Electrical Connectors with Dielectric Grease
SPREADERS: Pre-Season Maintenance/Checkout
- Inspect and Tighten Hoses and Fittings
- Check and Adjust Chain Tension
- Test the Truck Charging System and Battery
- Check/Clean all Electrical Connections
- Check/Tighten all Set Screws and Fasteners
- Inspect for Mechanical Damage