WARN INDUSTRIES * BASIC GUIDE TO PLOWING
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PLOWING
Every plowing situation is
different. Always plan ahead
before you start. It is up to you to
analyze the situation and make the
decisions necessary for the proper
use of your WARN products.
Some key things to remember
when using your WARN plow:
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Vehicle weight balance and
stability can be greatly
changed when a plow is
attached and when the
vehicle is pushing a loaded
plow. With this change,
steering and vehicle control
will be different.
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5 MPH (8 KPH) maximum.
Keep your speed low and
pay attention to how the
machine is responding to
your control. The plow may
impact unseen and
immovable objects, causing
a sudden change in vehicle
control. Use low range and
4WD if the vehicle is so
equipped.
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Keep bystanders away from
the plowing route or path.
Steering and vehicle control
are different when plowing,
changing reaction time.
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Wear proper safety
equipment. Carefully
review your vehicle manual
and labeling.
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Inspect your equipment
before and after each use.
Get it repaired if damaged.
This applies to the plow,
winch (if used) and vehicle.
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Set your plow up for the
conditions. Best perfor-
mance is obtained with the
right attack angle, spring
tension and pivot angle.
Too much cutting action will
slow or stop your progress.
Too little may not get the
job done.
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Never plow side hills
steeper than 10 degrees.
Step 1: PUT ON GLOVES &
INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT
Look for loose hardware, worn
components and inspect for
damage. Correct issues before you
plow. Set blade pivot to straight
position.
Step 2: POSITION THE BLADE
ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE
Carefully move the vehicle and
plow assembly to a flat level area
and about 3’ (1m) apart. Slowly
move the vehicle towards the
mounting tabs of the tube assembly
until the push tube is between the
front tires.
Step 3: ENGAGE THE PLOW
ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE
MOUNT
Lift the push tube at mounting
tab end and slide plow assembly on
wear bar, seating the alignment
pilot disks into the mount cradle. If
the plow is on a loose surface, you
may need to work on one side and
then the other.
Step 4: INSTALL THE CONNECT-
ING PINS AND LATCH THE PIN
BAIL
On each side, install the
connecting pin. You may need to
wiggle the push tube assembly to
allow the pin to easily insert. If you
find difficulty, a tapered drift may
help align the holes.
Step 5: ATTACH THE LIFT
DEVICE
If you are using a winch, put
the winch in freespool and pull out
3 to 5 feet (1 to 2 meters) of wire
rope. Route the rope through the
rope guide and attach the hook to
the cross member of the tube
assembly as shown. Close the
rope guide and insert the locking
pin. When using another type of
lifting device, carefully review and
follow the instructions included with
that device.
