Meyer AG-10, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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It is of utmost importance to remember one basic rule --
Always plow with the storm. Start plowing when snow is 1 to
4 inches deep, depending upon traffic or other limitations.
Heavy wet snow can be very hazardous when just 1 inch is on
the ground. Accumulations of more than 4 inches can be very
difficult to clear.
Angle Moldboard for Optimum Results. You will not be able
to plow snow of any significant depth straight ahead for more
than a short distance. Set the moldboard at the best angle for
rolling snow sideways in the desired direction. The snow plow
path, in the angled position, should exceed the tire track by at
least six inches on either side. Be sure to have enough slack
in the lift chain while plowing so the cutting edge of the
moldboard can follow the ground contour. Use the adjustable
runner shoes to set the bottom edge of the plow just above
the ground for best operation.
It's important to recognize the significance of even a few
inches of snow. Besides being slippery, especially when wet,
snow can be extraordinarily heavy, and make auto travel
impossible. Snowfall of just 1 to 3 inches will produce
hazardous traffic and roadway conditions even for
experienced drivers.
Snow is heaviest when wet, and most difficult to handle. The
National Weather Service reports that a 6-inch, average weight
snowfall on a 200 x 200 foot parking lot weighs 62 tons.
Heavy, wet snow for the same area might weigh as much as
248 tons. If the heavy snow had to be hauled away, you'd
need 74 full loads on a l0-yard truck.
Obviously, the only way to assure clear traffic areas is to be
prepared with the proper equipment and expertise to open
arteries and areas to traffic. Remember to keep current with
accurate snowfall information from local weather bureaus via
radio and television.
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