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END OF SEASON SNOW PLOW MAINTENANCE
GROUND ENGAGING COMPONENTS
CUTTING EDGES & GUARDS:
Replace any broken cutting edges, unevenly or
excessively worn cutting edges, and broken or worn wear guards.
RUNNING GEAR:
Replace broken, worn, or missing running gear shoes, and any
damaged adjuster leg components. Grease internal threads and sliding members (it’s
best to di sassemble and grease directly; zerks aren’t as effective at g reasing these
areas).
HARDWARE
:
Replace missing or broken bolts. Proper torque is important! Use grade
8 plow bolts for steel cutting edges.
HYDRAULICS
HOSES:
Plug or c ap any QC fittings or any op en hose ends. Insp ect hoses f or any
leaks or potential leaks. Secure hoses with hose clamps.
CYLINDERS:
Check for leaks, and any chrom e rod dents or scratches. Apply a light
coat of oil or grease on exposed rod surfaces.
FRAME AND MOLDBOARD
JOINTS:
Check pins, bushings, and pivot bolts for wear. Make sure all keepers are in
place. Make sure shear bolts and pins are same as original equipment (usually grade 2).
Some drivers don’t like replacing shear pins and will install grade 8 replacements to avoid
replacing during a storm. These items are designed to shear to protect the driver and the
equipment.
CHECK WELDMENTS FOR CRACKS.
CABLE AND SHEAVES (IF APPLICABLE)
CABLE:
Check cable thoroughly for fr aying, kinks, and abnormal w ear. Make sure
cable is pr operly routed and s eated in all sh eaves. Ver ify that cable c lamps have t he
proper torque and are in the correct orientation and spacing. Cable shall be checked prior
to each use or after every 8 hours, whichever comes first.
SHEAVES:
Verify that sheave, bushings and retaining pins are in good condition and
adequately greased. Mak e sure that s heaves, bushings and pi ns do not have a ny
abnormal wear and rotate without restriction.
REPLACE WORN OR BROKEN PARTS FOUND BY ABOVE INSPECTIONS
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