How to Prepare Your Plow for this Winter
Preventative snowplow maintenance can save costly repairs and prevent down time in the plowing season. The following suggestions should prove helpful. Change fluid every year - just before the season start using the appropriate oil. The heat of the day and the cool of the summer nights create moisture in the reservoir. At Central Parts Warehouse, we typically recommend Fisher Snowplow oil for all brands but Meyer as it is rated to 70 below zero. Meyer has their own special M1 formula that has rust inhibitors in it. Check all bolts on the plow and the mounting kit tightening as needed. Vibration from normal driving can loosen bolts. Physically inspect the a-frame, quadrant and mounting kit brackets for cracked metal or broken welds from metal fatigue. Remove all battery cable eyelets and clean by lightly sanding or filing. On plow battery cable ends with pins, inspect for any corrosion. Boss, Fisher, Meyer and Western all use a male/female pin system. If replacing one of the ends is required, it is HIGHLY recommended to replace both ends as corrosion has most likely attacked the other end but may not be visible. Remember to lightly coat with dialectical grease. Check a Dead Head amp draw on the motor. Check your manual for acceptable specifications.
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