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.