Snow Brush Maintenance: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Extending Service Life

As a powerful tool for snow removal in winter, snow roller brushes play a key role in ensuring smooth roads. However, to keep snow roller brushes in good working condition, proper maintenance is essential. Next, we will discuss in detail the key points of snow roller brush maintenance, including troubleshooting methods for common faults and how to effectively extend their service life. ​

Daily maintenance points​

Cleaning work​

After each use of the snow roller brush, be sure to clean it in time. Use a broom or high-pressure water gun to thoroughly remove the snow, dirt and debris remaining on the surface and inside of the roller brush. In particular, the gaps between the bristles are prone to dirt and dirt. If they are not cleaned in time, it will not only affect the next snow sweeping effect, but may also cause the bristles to deform and damage. This step is extremely critical for the maintenance of the snow roller brush. It is the basis for ensuring its performance and is also the "Daily Cleaning Tips for Snow Roller Brushes"

Check the wear of the bristles​

Carefully check the degree of wear of the bristles. When the bristles are worn by more than one-third, the snow sweeping effect will be significantly reduced. For severely worn bristles, they should be replaced in time. Different materials of bristles have different service life and performance. For example, rubber bristles are more durable and suitable for use on harder roads; while nylon bristles are better for cleaning soft snow. Understanding these differences will help you choose the right bristles according to the actual usage scenario, which is also the "Snow Brush Brush Material Selection"

Lubricating Parts​
Regularly lubricate the bearings, chains and other rotating parts of the snow brush. Use special low-temperature grease to ensure that these parts can run smoothly in the cold winter. Lubrication can effectively reduce friction between parts, reduce the probability of failure, and extend the service life of parts. When lubricating, pay attention to applying evenly to avoid omissions, which is the same as "Snow Brush Parts Lubrication Method"

Common Troubleshooting​

Roller Brush Does Not Turn​

If you find that the snow brush does not turn when working, first check whether the motor is working properly. Check whether the power cord of the motor is damaged or loose. If the power cord is connected normally, check whether the fuse of the motor is blown. If the motor is normal, the problem may be with the transmission chain. Check if the chain is broken, loose or stuck. If the chain is loose, adjust it by adjusting the chain tensioner; if the chain is broken, replace it with a new chain in time. This series of troubleshooting processes is the "Troubleshooting of Snow Brush Roller Brush Not Turning". ​

Poor Snow Sweeping Effect​

When the snow sweeping effect of the snow sweeping roller brush is not ideal, there may be many reasons. On the one hand, it may be that the bristles are severely worn. As mentioned above, the bristles need to be replaced at this time. On the other hand, check whether the contact angle between the roller brush and the ground is appropriate. If the contact angle is not appropriate, it will lead to incomplete snow sweeping. The installation height and angle of the roller brush can be adjusted to keep it in the best contact state with the ground. In addition, too thick snow may also affect the snow sweeping effect. In this case, you can first do preliminary snow shoveling and then use the snow sweeping roller brush to sweep. This involves the "Solution to the Poor Snow Sweeping Effect of the Snow Sweeping Roller Brush". ​

Abnormal noise of equipment​

If the snow sweeping roller brush makes abnormal noise during operation, first check whether the fastening bolts of each component are loose. Loose bolts can cause parts to shake during operation, making noise. Tightening loose bolts in time can eliminate this problem. In addition, wear of rotating parts can also cause noise. For example, when the bearing is severely worn, a harsh friction sound will be emitted. At this time, new bearings need to be replaced. The investigation and solution of abnormal noise corresponds to "Abnormal noise treatment of snow sweeping roller brush equipment". ​

Methods to extend service life ​

Correct use ​

When using the snow sweeping roller brush, strictly follow the operating procedures. Avoid overload operation and do not let the snow sweeping roller brush sweep too thick and hard snow at one time. According to the actual situation of snow accumulation, reasonably adjust the operating speed and working intensity of the equipment. Correct use can reduce the wear of the equipment and effectively extend its service life. This is also the "correct use of snow sweeping roller brushes". ​

Regular maintenance ​

In addition to daily maintenance, the snow sweeping roller brush should also be regularly maintained and maintained. Every once in a while, deep clean the equipment, check whether the internal circuit and electrical components are normal, and replace the vulnerable parts preventively. Regular maintenance can detect potential problems and solve them in time, so that the snow roller brush is always in good working condition and greatly extend its service life, which is related to the "importance of regular maintenance of snow roller brushes". ​

Proper storage​

In the non-snow season, the snow roller brush should be properly stored. After cleaning and drying the equipment, place it in a dry and ventilated indoor environment. Avoid direct sunlight and humid environments to prevent the equipment from rusting and corrosion. For the bristle part, some protective measures can be taken, such as wrapping it with cloth to prevent the bristles from deforming. Proper storage is an important part of extending the service life of the snow roller brush, involving "snow roller brush non-snow season storage method". ​

Through the above introduction to various aspects of snow roller brush maintenance, including daily maintenance, common troubleshooting and methods to extend the service life, I believe that everyone can better maintain the snow roller brush and let it play a greater role in winter snow removal. ​

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