IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
WARNING!
When mounting or removing the snowplow, keep hands and feet
clear of the blade, mounting assembly and winch. Moving or falling assemblies
have a potential to cause personal injury. Never use your finger to check
alignment. Moving or falling assemblies could crush your finger.
CAUTION:
Transport speed should never exceed 70 km/h (45 mph). Adverse
travel conditions may dictate a further speed reduction. Must use appropriate
driving lights
3. Wear a seat belt when plowing snow. Hidden obstacles could make the vehicle
stop suddenly, resulting in personal injury.
4. Put the vehicle in park or into gear and remove the ignition key to prevent
others from starting the vehicle when installing or servicing the plow.
5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts. For warmth, wear layers of clothing, taking off layers
as you get warmer.
6. Wear safety goggles when working under the hood of the vehicle. for eye
protection from battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust. Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistance lenses. They are not safety glasses.
7. For work connected with the vehicle , avoid touching any hot surfaces such as
the engine, radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.
8.
Always have a fire extinguisher , rated BC, handy for flammable liquid and
electrical fires.
9. Do not plow snow with your head out the window. Sudden stops or protruding
obstacles could result in personal injury.
10. The driver only should be in the vehicle when plowing snow.
SNOW PLOW
1. Maintain the snowplow and keep it clean and lubricated. This applies even
when the unit is not in use so as to avoid corrosion. In the off season, inspect
the unit and apply corrosion-resistant paint to any areas that show corrosion to
prevent further damage. If stored outside, cover the winch assembly.
2. Carefully inspect your snowplow before every use. Particularly check the
alignment of moving parts and tighten any loose screws and bolts.
3. This unit is not intended for commercial use.
WARNING!
Carefully inspect all snowplow components and bolts for
looseness, wear and damage when mounting or removing the unit and before
transporting it.
4. With heavier full-sized vehicles, mainly through momentum, it may be easier to
damage the plow assembly. Cautious use will help extend your years of trouble-
free service.
VEHICLE
5. Do not attempt plowing snow at speeds above 15 km/h
(10 mph). Driving at speeds above 15 km/h (10 mph) with the plow attached
reduces the cool air intake and may cause your vehicle engine to overheat.
6. Do not overload the vehicle. Take into account the loaded vehicle weight,
including the entire snowplow assembly, all accessories, driver and passenger,
fluids, and cargo. This weight is not to exceed the front/rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR), and total Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The
specific ratings for your vehicle are noted on the safety compliance certification
label attached to the driver’s side door opening. Rear ballast weight may be
necessary to prevent exceeding the front GAWR.
