Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
Basic Trail Maintenance
PublicResourceOrg
Basic Trail Maintenance - USDA Forest Service Learn the basics of trail maintenance and how to select the right tool for each task.
Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance
PublicResourceOrg
Learn routine maintenance to prevent water erosion on trails.
How To Maintain And Build Mountain Bike Trails
Global Mountain Bike Network
Learn how to maintain mountain bike trails and how to build new ones with the help of this guide.
Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance
MTB MAG
Mountain bike trail maintenance techniques. Some simple improvements we chose to do can be seen in the video!
How To Build a Concrete Pad
Lowe's Home Improvement
Watch to learn how to pour a concrete pad from prepping the site to building a form, pouring the concrete and finishing.
How to Patch Concrete
The Home Depot
This video demonstrates how to repair chipped concrete using Top n' Bond.
Quikrete Concrete Information
The Home Depot
This video will demonstrate the different types of Quikrete Concrete mix, including ready-to-use, high early strength, crack resistant and fast setting concrete types, along with their PSIs.
Laying a Concrete Slab
BuildersSA
This video will demonstrate the process for framing and pouring a concrete slab.
How to Replace a Pole Saw Chain
Snow Joe and Sun Joe
Instructional video on how to replace your chain saw chain on the Sun Joe SWJ802E pole chain saw.
How to Adjust and Maintain an Electric Chainsaw
stevenofpa
"This video shows you what it's like to adjust and maintain a chainsaw, specifically this Portland 14"" electric chainsaw from Harbor Freight. It uses an Oregon 91 chain and must be regularly cleaned and adjusted while it's being used in order to operate properly. You also have to take care of the oiling system so that the bar and chain stay lubricated."
Small Engine Repair and Maintenance Part 1
Living Web Farms
Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long lasting use. We will have hands-on learning of actual processes so you can feel empowered to tackle your own equipment issues and keep machines running better for years.
Small Engine Repair Part 2
Living Web Farms
Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long lasting use. We will have hands-on learning of actual processes so you can feel empowered to tackle your own equipment issues and keep machines running better for years. Part 2 - begins by talking about different fuel stabilizers.
Small Engine Repair Part 3
Living Web Farms
Diagnose and repair common problems with 2 and 4-stroke engines. Avoid costly repairs by learning maintenance, proper fluids, and appropriate settings to promote long lasting use. We will have hands-on learning of actual processes so you can feel empowered to tackle your own equipment issues and keep machines running better for years. Part 3, begins by talking about the importance of having a manual for each machine and using it to your advantage in maintenance and repair.
Safety Equipment You SHOULD Be Wearing!
Tekamo HD
This video shows you the personal safety gear to wear when completing maintenance jobs on equipment sites. Having the right safety equipment when doing maintenance on heavy equipment will save your limbs, eyes, and life. Steel toe boots, safety glasses, safety vests, hard hats, and gloves. Don’t make an exception to save time — wear safety protection. The end of the video covers the proper disposal of equipment oils and contaminants.
Changing Hydraulic Filters On An Excavator — STEP BY STEP
Tekamo HD
This video shows how to change the hydraulic filters on an excavator, CAT 314E. This is a generic maintenance procedure that can be used for most other excavator makes and models as well, such as John Deere, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Volvo. Always remember to vent the hydraulic tank first to avoid a pressurized oil spill, and consult your manufacturer specs to make sure you purchase the correct filter sizes.
