Vintage chill killer February 2023 Is cold-weather starting a struggle for your diesel engines? Try this old-school solution to get your equipment up and running.
Shop: Winter golf course chores February 2020 Knock out these oft-deferred equipment service tasks during the slower days of the year to ensure smooth operations once the golf season is in full swing.
Maintenance facility renovations: Selling and seeing to completion September 11, 2019 Six superintendents share advice for navigating a maintenance facility renovation, from selling the idea to decision-makers to tackling the project’s unfamiliar challenges.
Shop: Diesel engine smoke February 2019 Smoke told the stories behind two diesel engines’ troubles, and both ended up having straightforward solutions.
Shop: Gauging your measurements August 2018 The proper devices and a little insight can ensure precise measurement of gauge dimensions for wire, sheet metal and drill bits.
Shop: Corrosion control June 2018 Corrosion never quits, but damage can be curbed with easy additional maintenance during routine servicing and by using the right stuff when replacing parts.
Shop: Lubricating O-rings April 2018 Pure silicone oil used as an O-ring lubricant allows for better installation and protects the gaskets from damage.
Shop: Blind anchor solutions February 2018 Get a grip with “blind” fasteners, which resist the vibrations inherent in turf care equipment.
Shop: Cool yule tools for equipment technicians December 2017 These practical gadgets would make first-rate gifts for the golf course equipment technician.
Shop: Don’t trust — verify October 2017 For a veteran technician, a recent timing chain replacement emphasized the importance of verifying when troubleshooting in the shop.
Electric maintenance equipment: Can you hear me now? July 2017 While the economic and environmental advantages of electric maintenance equipment are particularly appealing, plugging in also offers additional benefits. A Tennessee superintendent provides an in-depth look at electrifying one’s fleet.
Shop: Torque tech June 2017 A digital torque adapter makes calibrating torque wrenches easy, and increases the likelihood that equipment leaving the shop after service will keep performing out on the course.
Shop: Restoring threads April 2017 An external-thread restoring file can save hours by quickly taking the nicks and dings out of threaded fasteners.
Oil testing: Less waste, lower costs October 2016 Abiding by a one-size-fits-all recommendation for changing the oil on your equipment could be unnecessarily upping your course’s maintenance costs and waste output.
Shop: Playbook for plastic repair July 2016 Broken plastic can be fixed fairly easily given the right equipment, some light and heat, and patience.
Power play: Propane for golf course maintenance November 2015 Is propane the fuel of the future for golf course maintenance? A test program at Stone Mountain Golf Club and seven other properties is hoping to answer that question.
Custom utility vehicles: Building the perfect beast October 2015 More equipment managers are turning to custom-built utility vehicles to ensure they have the right tool for the right job at any time on the golf course.
Guide to small-engine maintenance October 2014 Proper engine maintenance on- and off-season will keep your golf course equipment running at its peak.