Title and Description
· Equipment Preventive Maintenance
A guide for our operators to maintain and protect our assets throughpreventive maintenance.
Responsible Department / Personnel
· All Departments
o Alloperators will servicecheck equipment as shown in the preventative maintenance guide.
o Uponcompletion, operators will enter relevantinformation into Asset Panda
· Crew Leaders
o Crew Leaders will assist theoperators with the process and ensure the equipment is being servicedand will enterinformation into AssetPanda when completed.
· Account Managers/Super Intendents
o Account Managers will assignthe day that the operatorwill perform the service.
o They will also review the information entered in Asset Panda.
· Branch Managers/General Superintendents
o Branch Managers will ensurethat all processes are completed weeklyor monthly as stated in next section.
· Mechanics
o Mechanics will ensure that all supplieswill be available for the services.
Completion Time and Frequency
· Mowers/Pressure washers(20 minutes)
· 21” Mower (15 minutes)
· Small engine (10 min)
· Skid steer/Large equipment/Hydro Seeder/Water Tanks (10 min check)(additional 15 min pressure washing)
· High Season (Aprilto September)
o Mowers/Pressure washers/21” Mowers will be serviced oncea month during the highseason months (April, May, June, July, August, and September).
· Slow Season (October – January)
o Mowers/Pressure Washers/21” Mowerswill be serviced every other month during the slow seasonmonths (October, November,December, and January).
o Small engine equipment, pre-season April and post season October
o Skid steer/Trailer/Hydro seeder/Water tank - Daily
Process
Preventative Maintenance Guide
· Exmark Mower/Pressure Washers/21” Mower Preventative Service:
o Conduct a visual inspection of the overall machinecondition.
o Change the engine oil and filterif necessary.
o Clean or replace the air filter and pre-filter as needed.
o Inspect belts for signs of wear.
o Sharpen or replace bladesif needed.
o Check tire pressure.
o Grease all fittings and inspect deck spindle bearingsand idler pulleys.
o Scrape the underside of the deck.
o Verify proper operation of all components.
· Backpack Blower / Chainsaw / Tiller:
o Remove the shell cover and cleanexcessive debris.
o Clean or replace the air filter.
o Adjust the trigger mechanism.
· Stick Equipment:
o Remove andgrease tube’s inner rod.
o Apply grease to the equipment head.
o Clean or replace the air filter as needed.
o Use carburetor cleaner to remove excessive debris.
o Regularly sharpen the blades
· Skid Steer / Large Equipment/Hydro Seeder/Water Tanks
§ Daily Visual Inspection:
o Check for oil and hydraulic leaks daily.
o Monitor oil levels daily.
o Inspect tracks or tiresdaily.
o Perform weekly air filtercleaning to remove excessive debrisevery Friday.
o Pressure wash the machinebefore changing projectsor locations.
o Be attentive to any engine codes or performance issues daily.
o Regularly clean excessive trashinside the cabindaily.
o Grease any relevant pointsweekly every Friday.
· Trailers
o Visual Inspection (Daily during DOT). Conducta thorough visual inspection of trailer.
o Inspect the tires for wear,damage, and proper inflation.
o Hookup the trailer to the truck and test all lights (brake lights, turn signals, etc.).
o Inspect the trailer tongue and ensure the safety pin is securely inplace.
o Check the safety chains for any signs of wear ordamage.
o Trailer brakes (if equipped) – inspect the trailer breakaway system.
o Inspect fenders for any issues.
o Check the boards on the trailer.
o Look for any frame damageor structural issues.
Repair Process
§ If repairs are necessary, please follow thesesteps:
o Submit a Mechanic Cognitoform to the respective branch.
o Access the form in Asset Panda under your branch.
o Oncethe form is submitted, coordinate with the Mechanic, Production Manager, Account Manager, or Branch Manager forfollow up.