Snow Plowing Practices
1. Angle the blade of a snow plow to the right when transporting it (toward the curb). This will lessen the chances of your vehicle colliding with a curb or a snowbank and being dragged into it. 2. When carrying a plow to and from a job location, never operate it. To avoid unintentional operation, it's a good idea to keep the plow control turned off. Position the blade of the plow so that it does not impede the plow's headlights or your eyesight when transporting it. 3. When transporting a plow, do not exceed 40 mph. When plowing, do not exceed 14 mph. 4. Check the temperature gauge frequently while carrying a plow or plowing. It might be costly to overheat the engine. Stop and fix the problem if the vehicle overheats. Stop and modify blade position to give more airflow to the radiator if overheating occurs while hauling.
5. Do not rely on the vehicle mirrors when driving in reverse. Turn around and take a peek in the direction you're traveling. 6. When driving a vehicle, always buckle up and never drive with your head out the window. 7. Walk around the area you'll be plowing before it snows to look for obstructions that will become hidden once the snow is on the ground. Bumper stops and speed bumps, curbs, sidewalk edges, plants, water drains, fire hydrants, fences, and pipes protruding from the ground are all items to look for. Mark any barriers that will be difficult to notice while there is snow on the ground to prevent damage to the area being plowed as well as your snowplow and vehicle. 8. Lower the plow shoes when plowing in dirt or gravel. This will lift the blade, preventing the surface from being scraped away. Raise or remove the plow shoes while plowing on asphalt or concrete to scrape as close to the surface as feasible. 9. Lower the blade to the ground and switch the plow control off when you're through plowing for safety. The hydraulic components will be less stressed as a result of this. If you're looking for snow plow service near me, contact our website.