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.
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.
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.
Grease-powered greenkeeping at Tierra Verde Golf Club October 2015 Restaurant refuse becomes biodiesel, right in a Texas club’s maintenance shop.
Guide to small-engine maintenance October 2014 Proper engine maintenance on- and off-season will keep your golf course equipment running at its peak.
Top 10 reasons to lightweight-roll golf course greens April 2014 This overview of the benefits of lightweight rolling — decreased disease incidence, better turf establishment and more — will have you ready to roll.
Turf equipment winterization and winter storage December 2012 Proper equipment prep for the chillier months will ensure machine longevity and allow for peace of mind come spring.
The fundamentals of frequency of clip November 2012 Adding this easy measurement to your toolbox can improve the quality of your turf — think increased ball roll without lowering height of cut — while cutting maintenance time and costs.
Reel mowers: Scythe or scissors? July 2012 An equipment manager explores the mechanics of reel mowers in this lighthearted look at blades, angles, friction and the age-old question: Does the machine operate more like a scythe or a pair of scissors?
This or that? Turfgrass aerification decisions May 2009 Deep vs. shallow tines? A preventive vs. curative approach? A turfgrass consultant advises on which choices are wisest when it comes to countering soil compaction.