Equipment Management Resources

Check out this collection of 5-Minute Fix Videos for quick and simple solutions to equipment-related issues. Submit a great idea for a 5-Minute Fix Video. You video submission should support the equipment management competencies.

Featured 5-Minute Fix: A How-to with Hector

Hector Velazquez gives tips on how you can make a 5 Minute Fix video to submit.

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5-Minute Fix: How to Google Drive Short presented by Trent Manning

5-Minute Fix: How to Check for Spark presented by Wes Danielewicz

5-Minute Fix: Diagnose Overheating presented by Glenn Peters

5-Minute Fix: Leveling-A-Cutting Unit presented by Glenn Peters

5-Minute Fix: Backlap for Better Cut presented by Wes Danielewicz

5-Minute Fix: Pull Cord Replacement presented by Wes Danielewicz

5-Minute Fix: Stump-Removal presented by Conrad Pannkuk

5-Minute Fix: Prism Gauge presented by Chris Rapp

5-Minute Fix: Chainsaw – Felling a Cottonwood presented by Trent Manning

5-Minute Fix: Reel Measurement presented by Roland McPhearson

5-Minute Fix: Attitude Adjustment presented by Chris Rapp

5-Minute Fix: Clean Carburetor presented by JR Wilson

5-Minute Fix: Communication presented by Gary Bogdanski and David Willmont

5-Minute Fix: Fix-Safety Meeting presented by Gary Bogdanski

5-Minute Fix: Tire Change presented by Gary Bogdanski

5-Minute Fix: One-Person Brake Bleed presented by Daniel Heinze

5-Minute Fix: Hydraulic Hoses presented by Chris Rapp

5-Minute Fix: Daily Check In presented by Patrick Drinkard

5-Minute Fix: Loss of Power presented by Cory Phillips

5-Minute Fix: HOC Accuracy presented by Trent Manning

5-Minute Fix: Parallel Bedbar presented by Cory Phillips

The "Inside the Shop" area at the 2019 Golf Industry Show was an instant success, and now Hector Velazquez presents a monthly Inside the Shop video series with trouble shooting, how-tos and demonstrations concerning golf course equipment management.

Featured Inside the Shop: The Reel Cylinder

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Watch the Inside The Shop series on GCSAA TV.

You’ve heard about the eight exams that make up Level 1 of the EMCP, but did you know GCSAA now has courses to help you have a positive result when you take the tests? Seminars held at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show were recorded, edited and are now available On Demand in the Learning Hub.
Following are some sample clips to give you an idea of what the full recordings are like:

Electrical and DriveTrain sample

Sprayer and Metalwork sample

These and other EMCP Prep courses are available as a free member benefit. Check out this category of On Demands in the catalog.

 

Equipment management series on demand

• Mowing Quality of Cut – General Cut Issues and Diagnosis
• Height of Cut & Frequency of Clip and Troubleshooting
• Mowing Quality of Cut – Tools to See Cut Quality
• Optimize Your Organization
• Chainsaw Use and Safety – Extended Cut
• Turfgrass Equipment Operations and Management
• The Value of Volunteering
• Equipment Management Certificate Program 101
• Turfgrass Equipment Operations and Management
• Calling All Recruiters! An Equipment Manager’s Guide to Recruiting and Mentoring the Next Generation
• Computerizing Your Shop: Fleet Management and More
• Mowing Matters
• Nuts and Bolts of Golf Course Sprayers
• Impacting Agronomic Practices on a Daily Basis from Your Shop
• Spray Systems and You: How to create a great working relationship
• Leadership and Teamwork: A 360 Degree Approach
• Cutting Units in the 21st Century
• Effective Mower Configurations
• Electrical Technology
• Empowering Your Career
• Equipment Issues and the Golf Turf Care Center
• Going for Greatness: Join Forces with Your Superintendent to Produce an Outstanding Golf Course
• Off-Season? What Off-Season?
• Plusses of Propane-Powered Equipment
• Two-Stroke Engines
• Waste Risks, Solutions and Opportunities

Additional On Demand

• Calibrating Your Sprayer & Selecting Nozzles
• Developing Engaging Presentations in Half the Time
• Expect the Unexpected: Plan Now to Minimize Your Risks
• Globally Harmonized System & SDS Labels at Your Golf Course
  
• Improving Management & Communication for Your Facility's Success
• Plan Now to Update Your Turf Care Center
• Set Goals & Manage Time to Achieve Success
  

More titles covering all subject areas are available to members for no additional fee when you visit the Learning Hub.

2018 sessions

Getting out of the Cave by Patrick Drinkard
Pumping Systems Features for Golf Course Irrigation Applications by the IA and ASIC

2017 sessions

Drones on Your Course Without all the Hype by Thomas Bastis CGCS
Technician Skills Are You Focusing on What Matters by Stephen Tucker and John Cunningham CGCS
Reel Science and Optimum Cut Technology presentation by Greg Turner and Jim Letourneau
Hire Smart The First Time presentation by John Cunningham CGCS and Patrick Finlen CGCS
Two Wire Communication for Golf Course Irrigation Applications presentation by the ASIC and IA

2016 sessions

Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Turf Equipment by Mike Kriz and Stephen Tucker
Ideas for Equipment Modification by Terry Buchen, CGCS Retired, MG
Sharpening Your Equipment Manager Partnership by Tim Hiers, CGCS, and Mike Koopman

2015 seminars and sessions

Sharpen All Your Skills: The Successful Equipment Manager: Three seminars recorded at the 2015 GCSAA Education Conference
Cutting Units 201 by IGCEMA
Travels with Terry Ideas for Equipment Modification by Terry Buchen

Controllable checkbook
Equipment inventory
Equipment long-range replacement plan
Equipment maintenance records
Equipment managers annual budget
Equipment service work order
R&M budget

• Compliance
• Label Database: agronomic
• SDS & MSDS labels: equipment

• GCSAA Job Board
• Equipment manager job description
• Assistant equipment manager job description
• Equipment Management Applicant Screening Tool

A compilation of the best equipment management tips and tricks from GCM magazine paired with the highlights of GCSAA's member benefits for equipment managers. Share the ReTool resource with other EMs and spread the word on the advantages of equipment manager membership with GCSAA.

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