The fall snow plow service checklist for Boss and SnowEx
A plow truck only earns when the plow works, and the worst time to find a problem is at four in the morning with a route waiting. The fix is simple. Service the plow in the fall, before the season, when a weak pump or a cracked hose is a shop visit instead of a stranded truck. Here is the checklist we run on Boss and SnowEx plows.
Hydraulics first
The hydraulics lift and angle the blade, so they get the first look. We check the fluid level and condition, because old or contaminated fluid causes slow, weak operation and freezes up in the cold. We inspect the hoses, cylinders, and rams for leaks and wear, and we test the pump and the solenoids that drive it. A tired pump motor or a sticking valve is the difference between a plow that snaps to position and one that crawls.
Electrical and controls
A plow is only as good as the wiring that runs it. We check the in-cab controller, the harness, and the plug connectors that join the plow to the truck, because those connectors corrode and quit in exactly the wet, cold, salty conditions you need them most. This is the same electrical work we do on any truck, and it is where a lot of plow problems actually live.
Wear parts
Cutting edges, shoes, and trip springs wear down over a season. A worn cutting edge stops scraping clean and starts chewing on the moldboard, and weak trip springs let the blade trip when it should not. We replace the wear parts before they cost you the bigger ones.
Lights and the mount
Plow lights have to work and be aimed right so you can see and be seen in a storm. We check them along with the plow mount and the truck-side setup, so the whole rig is tight.
The truck under it
A plow truck works the engine, the cooling system, and the electrical hard. Pairing plow service with a preventive maintenance visit gets the whole rig ready, not just the blade. Get it in this fall. We sell and service Boss and SnowEx plows, and we would rather see it now than during the first storm. Call 720.312.7095.