Title and Description
· Equipment Preventive Maintenance (Mechanic)
A guide for our mechanics to maintain and protect our assets through preventive maintenance.
Responsible Department / Personnel
· Shop Department
o Mechanic
Completion Time and Frequency
· Trucks- Every 4 months
· Skids- Every 4 months
· Trailers- Twice a year
· Mower - Once a year
· Small Engine - Twice a year or every 4 months
Process
Exmark Mower Full Service
· Inspect the overall condition of the machine.
· Change engine oil and filter if needed.
· Replace air filter, pre filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs if needed.
· Check and clean fuel system.
· Inspect charging system and electrical components.
· Adjust cables and controls.
· Tighten all loose bolts and hardware.
· Inspect belts for wear and tear.
· Inspect tire pressure.
· Adjust hydro drive tracking and neutral position.
· Grease all fittings, inspects deck spindle bearings, all idler pulleys, and gauge wheels.
· Level the deck.
· Scrape under deck.
· Check all operations.
· Clean and touch up paint machine if needed.
Stick Equipment
· Remove and grease tube’s inner rod.
· Grease head.
· Clean or Replace/Air Filter/ Sparkplugs.
· Clean excessive debris(Carburetor cleaner)
· Adjust valves and replace valve head cover gaskets if equipped.
· Adjust Carburetor.
· Sharpen (Hedge Trimmer)Blades
Backpack Blower/Chainsaw/Tiller
· Remove shell cover an clean excessive debris.
· Adjust valves/Replaced valve cover gasket if needed.
· Clean or Replace/Air Filter/ Sparkplugs.
· Adjust Carburetor.
· Adjust the trigger.
Trucks
Exterior |
· Inspect windshield for cracks. |
· Look for any visible new damage. |
· Windshield wipers and blades are fully functional. |
· Headlights and directional lights intact and fully functional. |
Tires |
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· Tires are free of any cuts, bubbles or cracks. · Tire air does not look low. |
Engine |
· Free of fluid or oil leaks. |
· Battery terminals free of corrosion. |
· Oil dip stick free of dark, black oil. |
· Free of odors while engine is running. |
· Exhaust pipe emissions are neither blue (indicates engine burns oil) or black (indicate excessive oil consumption). |
Suspension |
· Visually inspect suspension. |
· When bouncing the vehicle's corners, no creaking noises are made. |
Interior |
· Cleanliness |
· Accessories operating, Radio, Windows, Lights. |
· Lacks a heavy scent of air freshener (may indicate something is being concealed). |
· All gauges are working. |
· No dashboard warning lights remain illuminated. |
· Heater works. |
· Air conditioner works. |
· Windshield wipers work. |
· Windshield wiper fluid dispenses properly. |
· Power windows operate properly. |
· Headlights, including bright, work properly. |
Frame |
· Visual inspection. |
· Grease KinPins, Drive Shaft and other grease points. |
· Under Carriage visual inspection. |
Automatic Transmission |
· Transmission fluid looks clean, not dirty or gritty (dirty indicates possible internal transmission problem). |
Brakes |
· Inspect brake pads. |
· Adjust Rear Brakes. |
· Parking brake engages and disengages freely. |
Steering |
· No clicking or clunking when turning. |
Miscellaneous |
· Vehicle Registration in cabin along with DOT-DVIR Driver Vehicle Inspection Report |
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· DOT sticker. · Russell Sign, For Hire Sign and Caution Sign (Yellow). |