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Backdragging
Backdragging is lowering your plow blade over snow that
you want to move, and then dragging it backwards to move
it. It is especially useful for plowing driveways, cleaning up,
and clearing tight spaces.
To backdrag, simply pull up to a building, garage door, or
other obstacle with the plow raised. Drop the plow and
reverse several truck lengths. You can then back into the
cleared area and plow it out, or windrow the newly created
piles.
Stacking
SnowDogg ® plows are ideal for stacking because they
feature a chain lift that allow the blades to rise as they go up
to a stack. However, only stack when necessary. Excessive
stacking is hard on your vehicle and your plow.
Lift the blade as you stack to avoid pulling snow down as
you reverse. Stacking should be done at slow speeds—you
do not need to slam into a stack. ALWAYS bring your truck
to a complete stop prior to shifting into reverse.
OTHER TIPS
Plow with the storm.
It’s much easier to continue to plow as the snow builds,
rather than waiting to plow at the end of the storm. Large
amounts of snow are hard to move, will take many passes,
and will ultimately hinder your productivity.
Do it right the first time.
Push all the snow where you need it to be the first time
around. If you let it sit wrong spot for too long it is likely to
freeze and make the next plowing very difficult. If you try
to “push back” ice banks that have formed from a previous
plowing, it will put a tremendous and unnecessary load on
your plow and truck. Take the time to get it all done right
while the snow is still fresh.
ADVICE FOR PLOWING IN DEEP SNOW
Use common sense to limit the load deep snow puts on your
plow and truck.
V Plow: V Plows are built to perform in deep snow. Cut a
“path” with your plow in V mode. If necessary lift the plow
to remove some of the snow. Once you have cleared a
path start to extend the wings to widen the cut. Then start
to windrow but only use a portion of blade. For example,
with 8 in. of snow, you should use no more than half of the
blade. Plowing full width in deep snow can damage your
transmission and possibly the blade.
Straight Blade: With the right technique, your straight
blade is ready to stand up to the deepest snow. Start to cut
a “path” by keeping your blade partially raised. Follow the
same steps as if you were to windrow, and with each pass
“scrape off” more snow until you’ve scraped to the ground.