Winterize plow truck hydraulics and spreaders before the season
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Steps
Change hydraulic fluid and filter before the season starts, since moisture from off-season condensation is a leading cause of in-season hydraulic failures.
Use a cold-weather-rated hydraulic fluid appropriate for expected operating temperatures rather than standard warm-weather fluid.
Inspect hydraulic lines, fittings, and the lift ram with the plow in both the raised and lowered positions, checking fluid level and looking for leaks in each position.
Inspect spreader components (spinner/auger motors, controllers, wiring harnesses) and cutting edges for wear before the first storm rather than after a mid-event breakdown.
Check plow mounting frame welds, electrical ground points, and connector corrosion protection as part of the same pre-season pass.
Known gotchas
Checking hydraulic fluid level with the plow in only one position (raised or lowered) can give a false reading — check both.
A pre-season check that skips actually cycling the plow and spreader under load can miss failures that only appear once the system is pressurized.
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