Snow Plows & Pickups: Pre-Season Maintenance Check List

Updated Oct 13, 2014

GMC Sierra Snow PlowSnow 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