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SERVICE
SERVICE
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the snow
bucket, clean or wash the snow bucket to remove dirt,
salt deposits, and snow or ice accumulations.
Attention
To maintain the finish of the power unit and attach
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ment, thoroughly wash the equipment after each
use to remove any corrosive agents (e.g., salt). Fail-
ure to clean the equipment may result in corrosion
of (including but not limited to) steel, aluminum, and
electrical components. Equipment that will experi-
ence repeated exposure to corrosive agents should
be pretreated with a corrosion preventative.
Lubrication Locations
Lubrication is required at the following locations
using a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to
the maintenance schedule for service intervals and
amount of grease.
Tip the bucket forward to provide easier access to
the front grease fittings.
Cylinder Ends & Bucket Pivot (Right & Left Sides)
Storage
Preparing the Snow Bucket for Storage
1. Clean the snow bucket.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear. Repair or replace
as necessary.
3. Inspect safety decals. Replace any safety decals
that are faded, illegible, or missing.
4. Service all lubrication points.
5. Inspect painted surfaces for chips, scratches, or
rust. Clean and touch up surfaces as needed.
Removing the Snow Bucket from Storage
6. Clean the snow bucket to remove any accumu-
lated dust or debris.
7. Inspect the snow bucket as instructed in the daily
inspection section of this manual.
8. Test the snow bucket to ensure all components
are working properly.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components or attempting any
repair or adjustment.
Attention
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.
