Snow Plows & Pickups: Pre-Season Maintenance Check List

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