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ready to let go of the pipe/bar should the auger
suddenly become unjammed.
STEP 12
If all the above steps don't dislodge the
object, you will be required to remove the
auger/elevator out of the vertical tube.
Removing the vertical auger/elevator
is a difficult task, and must be done
using the ice resurfacer manufacturers'
recommended procedure. J
(Disclaimer: The tasks described in this article
can be dangerous and should only be performed
by trained staff familiar with the operation of
the ice resurfacer. At no time should hands or
feet be near the ice resurfacer augers while the
engine is running. No safety covers should be
removed while the engine is running.
• Hockey pucks
• Plastic skate guards
• Hockey Helmet screws
• Hockey glove
• Broken hockey stick
• Snow breaker return springs
• Water bottles
• T-shirts (When the Mascot Misses
the Crowd!)
• Net pegs
Here is a list of some of the
more interesting items ever
found inside of a resurfacer.
It is amazing how things so
small are able to stop a large
machine.
SO WHAT HAVE
YOU HAD TO FISH
OUT OF YOUR ICE
RESURFACER?
?
