Thursday, November 4, 2010

Pre-season maintenance checklist

It's hard to believe it's already November.  If the first flakes of winter haven't happened yet, they will be flying soon.  Below is a quick and easy check list of items you can do for Sno Pusher before they are put to test.

We've organized a simple, easy-to-follow checklist for proper maintenance and pre-season preparation Sno Pushers.

Our team recommends handling maintenance issues on Sno Pushers units *before* the season rather than after the starts. Snow events are unpredictable. Don't get caught off-guard.

Being pro-active on the front end will pay dividends in the longevity of the pushers, and your availability to serve your customers.

Pre-Season Checklist:

- Remove rubber cutting edges and shoes, and power wash each Sno Pusher to clean off all collected salt and debris.

- Inspect the unit for wear or stress points.

- Prime or touch up any "worn paint" areas to prevent premature rusting.

- Check the condition of all hardware.  Replace any necessary items.

- Adjust cutting edge and re-tighten hold-down. Edge should be approximately ¼” to 1/8” below the wear shoes.  (We recommend adjusting the rubber in a warm environment, like your shop.  The rubber is much easier to work with if it is warm and it will hold better if it's tightened when it's warm and pliable.)

- IST Units: Ensure the steel edge is torqued down so that the leading edge is level with the wear shoes.  If it is a new IST unit there will be a steel edge break in period as the edge sharpens to a point.

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