STRAIGHT LINE SNOW PLOWING
This method is most efficient for drives, streets, roads and
walkways. Moldboard type blade snow plows mounted on utility
vehicles or service trucks are best for such an operation.
Set the snow plow moldboard at an angle so that the snow is
rolled to the shoulder or curb.
Single lane walks, roads and aisles can often be cleared with
one pass.
When the road is more than twice the moldboard’s width, plow
a center lane for the first full pass. Then, in follow-up passes,
work the snow to the sides. The diagram illustrates plowing
sequence for a typical 20-foot road.
Corner clearing is almost automatic when clearing intersecting
streets. When snow is heavy, a little “stop over” snow may have
to be removed from intersections by additional short passes.
We recommend a speed of 5 to 15 MPH for this kind of plowing.
Of course, road surface, weather conditions and equipment will
influence your speed.
Plow with the storm.
BACK DRAGGING:
WARNING: ST and C Series Only. Use caution when back
dragging. Runners can catch on objects causing damage
to the equipment or the plowing surface. To reduce the
risk of damage, remove or raise runners when back
dragging.
WIDE DRIVEWAY
1.
Make one pass down center with blade in straight position.
2.
Push snow to side with moldboard angled.
3.
Do the same on either side.
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