GUIDELINES FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
           GROOMER OPERATOR TRAINING


A Resource Guide for Trail Grooming Managers and Equipment Operators:


Chapter 5 - Maintaining Grooming Equipment
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General Tractor Maintenance Tips:
• If at all possible, completely thaw out the grooming
   tractor for every scheduled maintenance session
   regardless of the mess and time involved. It’s the
   only way to discover cracks in welds, missing small
   parts like nuts and screws, etc., and will save on
   valuable downtime later.

• Always jack up each track for journal bearing
   lubrication, for checking track tension, and for track
   adjustment. When greasing track journals, a very
   thorough greasing is required – it’s easy to under
   grease but nearly impossible to over-grease them.

• Aluminum or steel track cleats are often over
   tightened when fastened to track belts, which can
   lead to premature belt failure. A torque wrench
   should always be used for this task since
   manufacturer guidelines typically stipulate tightening
   the nuts to as low as 25 foot-pounds (34 Newton-
   meters).

• Always refuel the grooming tractor at the end of a
  grooming run. This ensures the unit is ready to go
  the next time it is needed or in the event of an
  emergency. It also helps avoid condensation buildup
  in the empty fuel tank, which could lead to fuel line
  freeze up and/or engine problems.



 
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