Any tips for new plow owner?

Question

I just bought a 2003 Chevrolet 2500 HD, it has a plow package on it and I also purchased a Diamond 8' plow (w/ lights, etc). I've never plowed before and am new to the whole thing.

Are there any tips you can give me so I don't make more work than I have to when I plow? (i.e. plowing my garage door in, etc).

Any help you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Matt

Answer 1

Those guys are funny......

http://www.snowplowing-contractors.com/plowq_a.html

Answer 2

Well, first you should always make sure you have your plow lifted when going over any cracks. Second, when plowing in front of a garage, dont plow all the way up to the garage, leave enough room (6 feet) so you can manuever your truck around and plow it to the side. Have fun with your new plow!

Answer 3

Yeah I do that in the winter. the way I do it is you start pushing the snow up the driveway then you raise the plow go right before the garage drop it and back it up. Then back your truck into the driveway and push the snow into the street with the plow. you should make some easy money after the plows go through and push the snow and ice into everyones driveways. Then all you have to do is sit in your truck push the snow and get paid. Good Luck

Answer 4

the substantial element to do is ward off any surprising adjustments in course or velocity. as quickly as you lose traction you would be in a skid which you will ought to steer out of previously you hit something or bypass off the line. My suited suggestion is to bypass out to a extensive empty motor vehicle parking zone and practice as quickly because of the fact the roads start to get undesirable. force at a sluggish velocity and slam on your brakes. See if the truck starts off to skid after which attempt to regain administration via straightening the wheels to get them rolling returned. attempt the comparable element with much less braking rigidity to verify how long it takes to come back to a end. attempt turns additionally and notice what it takes to maintain administration. The practice delivers you journey and self assurance for street driving below those situations. additionally bear in techniques if the truck has ABS you should carry down the pedal to have it assist you end. If it does not you should pump the brakes to end.