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					<title>08-09 Winter Outlook &amp;amp; Maintenance Tips</title> 
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				Some Helpful Ideas for the 08-09 Snow Season! -  Maintenance Tips
		
		
				 
		
		
				Often when October comes around, we start to think about the coming winter season, and we, as Snow and Ice Control Professionals, wonder what it’s going to be like financially for us as well as our customers. “Farmer's Almanac” can give you some insight into what the professionals think that the accumulation of snow might be. Well now that we are in Mid- December, and with a couple of Mother Nature's Snow falls behind us, we begin to hope that there will be more snow, and more income, headed our way. Some resources said that a few years ago the weather was more conducive for driving golf balls then plow trucks, (Snow Magazine- Nov 08).  We are seeing a different view then that this year. President of Suncrest Gardens in Ohio, stated that “It’s best to base your plans on all the information that is available to you, then to look out your window". Meteorologists and professionals have said that the Mid-West could receive almost record snowfalls this winter, but of course,  how much, how often and when is total speculation. AccuWeather's chief Long-Range forecaster has called for a cold winter for much of the eastern U.S. adding that  “a colder and snowier winter will get off to a rough start in December and finish with a similar streak of weather in late January and February. (Mike Zawacki- Snow Magazine- Nov 08)Now if Central Parts can put our two cents in.... We all know that when the snow starts to fall snowplowers immediately think of 2 things: “Man, I gotta  go plow!" and “Am I ready for this snow?" We have experienced this several times already this 08-09 Season. Snowplowers did not expect the amount of snow that we just got hit with late last month and many were caught unprepared.  How can we prevent this from happening again? “Preparation!” When you get a day that you won’t freeze walking out to Ol' Betsy, check out your plow and do some repairs and/or maintenance. Here are some things to look for: 1. Check all hoses – make sure that they are free from cracks, leaks and kinks, and also tighten all fittings.2. Check all of the fluid levels, if it’s even a little low...top if off now, not at 2:30am some morning!3. Cycle through the plow a couple of times, and if need be have someone examine the plow for leaks as you are moving the plow.4. If you are lucky and you get a warm day... Go through and lube all applicable fittings, and make sure that the snowplow is functional. This also applies to Salt/Sand Spreaders.These are just a few of the more important tips to make sure that your Snow and Ice Control equipment is ready for 08-09 Season. If you have any questions, or need parts, equipment or repairs, please call any one of our specialized team members who will be glad to help you.
		
		
				
						 
				
		
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					<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
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					<title>How to Prepare Your Plow for this Winter</title> 
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				Preventitive snowplow maintenance can save costly repairs and 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 creates 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 it's own special M! 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 fatique.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, Hiniker,  and 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 visable.  Remember to lightly coat with dielectrical grease.Check a Dead Head amp draw on the motor.  Check your manual for accetable specifications.  
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					<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:06:39 GMT</pubDate>
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