So before those last leaves start to fall and as the temperatures continue to drop, perform a thorough visual inspection of your plows and spreaders to see if there are any clear signs of damage that could impact use this coming season. Once you have given your equipment a thorough visual once-over, refer to the following checklist below to check and/or service your equipment so that it’s ready to go this winter.
Plows
- Flush and Replace Hydraulic Fluid
- Replace Shoes if Necessary
- Inspect, Grease 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 Screen
- Check Plow and Truck Light Operation
- Inspect for Mechanical Damage
Spreaders
- Check and Adjust Chain Tension
- Test the Truck Charging System and Battery
- Check/Clean all Electrical Connections
- Check/Tighten all Set Screws and Fasteners
- Grease all Bearings and Spinners
- Inspect for Mechanical Damage
Remember, don’t wait until the weather forecast calls for snow in order to determine your needs. Take out those plows and spreaders now to see what you may need in terms of parts and servicing – and get your order placed with our first equipment shipments, rather than dealing with re-orders and having to wait on shipments. Our first orders are already in … so visit All Roads today to see how we can help you this winter.