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DR
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REDI-PLOW™ ATV
The design of your plow is for pushing snow and other loose materials. Do not use it for any other purpose as it could cause
damage to the plow or machine.
Before performing any adjustments to the plow or any other procedure or inspection, stop the vehicles engine, set the parking
brake and remove the key.
Chapter 3: Operating The DR
®
REDI-PLOW™ ATV
Basic Snowplowing Practices and Tips
The REDI-PLOW is designed to make moving snow convenient and easy. By following these simple practices, snow removal can
be safe and enjoyable.
If blade is kept in warm storage, set blade outside and allow to cool-this prevents snow from freezing to blade when plowing.
Setting the blade straight forward is the most efficient way to move snow.
Always keep current with fresh snowfall, it’s easier to plow fresh snow. Wet snow can compact and freeze which requires
chipping to break it loose before attempting to move it.
From the start of the season, push the snow far enough out to allow for future snowfalls.
Avoid overloading your equipment-push only enough snow with each pass to get the job done.
When pushing snow onto a pile, always do so with blade in the straightforward position.
If plowing over grass, avoid using hold down pins- let blade leave a thin layer of snow to protect grass.
Use caution when plowing next to a building wall. Make first pass about 3 feet away, make second pass about 2 feet away and
third pass about 1 foot away.
When transporting blade, secure it to hanger brackets with pins or locks.
On 4WD select low range, if equipped.
Always know the terrain before plowing.
Operating Instructions
Read and understand all safety warnings listed in Chapter 2 “General Safety
Rules” before using your REDI-PLOW.
Note:
If blade is kept in warm storage, set blade outside and allow to cool - this
prevents snow from freezing to blade when plowing.
LOWERING THE BLADE FOR PUSHING SNOW:
1.
Step behind the Plow and remove the keyhole pin (
Figure 8
).
2.
Lift one side of the blade out of retainer until the slide hinge fits over the
push bar, then lower blade to ground.
3.
Re-insert keyhole pin (
Figure 9
). Repeat same procedure for other side of
blade.
TO PUSH SNOW:
Follow vehicle manufacturers’ specifications for snowplowing.
Note:
Do not exceed 5 MPH when plowing.
Use lowest transmission gear, on 4WD select low range if equipped.
1.
To start a pass, Drive forward slowly allowing for tire traction and for the
blade to accumulate snow.
Keyhole Pins Secure Blade
During Transporting
Figure 8
Keyhole Pins Reinstalled To
Secure Blade During Plowing
Figure 9
