Lit. No. 74256, Rev. 02
14
February 15, 2020
DRIVING AND SPREADING ON
SNOW AND ICE
Follow your vehicle owner's manual instructions for
driving in snow and ice conditions. Remember, when
you drive on snow or ice, your wheels will not get good
traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning
is more di
ffi
cult, and you will need longer braking
distance. Wet and hard-packed snow or ice o
ff
er the
worst tire traction. It is very easy to lose control. You
will have di
ffi
culty accelerating. If you do get moving,
you may have poor steering and di
ffi
cult braking,
which can cause you to slide out of control.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving or spreading is
very dangerous. Your re
fl
exes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment can be a
ff
ected
by even a small amount of alcohol. You can
have a serious or even fatal collision if you
drive after drinking. Please do not drink, then
drive or spread ice-control materials.
Here are some tips for driving in these conditions:
• Drive defensively.
• Do not drink, then drive or spread ice-control
materials.
• Spread or drive only when you have good visibility
for operating a vehicle.
• If you cannot see well due to snow or icy
conditions, you will need to slow down and keep
more space between you and other vehicles.
• Slow down, especially on higher-speed roads.
Your headlamps can light up only so much road
ahead.
• If you are tired, pull o
ff
in a safe place and rest.
• The spreader's size and location reduce driver
visibility to the rear of the vehicle. We recommend
an OSHA compliant backup alarm for all governed
employers.
• Keep your windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean to see around you.
• Dress properly for the weather. Wear layers of
clothing; as you get warm, you can take o
ff
layers.
SPREADING TIPS
• Spread ice melters with the storm to prevent
unmanageable levels of ice.
• Never exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when spreading.
• For a wider pass, increase spinner speed.
• For a heavier pass, drive slower or increase
auger speed.
• Never operate spreader near pedestrians.
• Calculate spread pattern when near vegetation.
NOTE: The spinner motor is not designed for
continuous duty. Allow the motor to cool between
long cycle times.
WARNING
Never operate equipment when under the
in
fl
uence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that
might alter your judgment and/or reaction time.
WARNING
Never allow children to operate or climb on
equipment.
WARNING
Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when loaded
spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking
distances may be increased and handling
characteristics may be impaired at speeds
above 45 mph (72 km/h).
OPERATING THE SPREADER
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