Use and Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
SNOW PLOW
VEHICLE
2. Make it a practice to completely lower the blade to the ground every time the vehicle is parked. A raised
blade may drop unexpectedly and this can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When mounting or removing the Snow Plow, keep hands and feet clear of the blade, mounting
assembly. Moving or falling assemblies have a potential to cause personal injury. Never use your finger to check
alignment. Moving or falling assemblies could crush your finger.
3. Wear a seat belt when plowing snow. Hidden obstacles could make the vehicle stop suddenly, resulting in
personal injury.
4. Put the vehicle in park or into gear and remove the ignition key to prevent others from starting the vehicle
when installing or servicing the plow.
5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. For warmth, wear layers of clothing,
taking o layers as you get warmer.
6. Wear safety goggles when working under the hood of the vehicle. For eye protection from battery acid,
gasoline, dirt and dust. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety goggles.
7. For work connected with the vehicle, avoid touching any hot surfaces such as the engine, radiator, hoses and
exhaust pipes.
8. Always have a fire extinguisher, rated BC, handy for flammable liquid and electrical fires.
9. Do not plow snow with your head out the window. Sudden stops or protruding obstacles could result in
personal injury.
10. The driver only should be in the vehicle when plowing snow.
1. Maintain the Snow Plow and keep it clean and lubricated. This applies even when the unit is not in use so
as to avoid corrosion. In the o season, inspect the unit and apply corrosion-resistant paint to any areas that
show corrosion to prevent further damage. If stored outside, cover the winch assembly.
2. Carefully inspect your Snow Plow before every use. Particularly check the alignment of moving parts and
tighten any loose screws and bolts.
3. This unit is not intended for commercial use.
WARNING: Carefully inspect all Snow Plow components and bolts for looseness, wear and damage when
mounting or removing the unit and before transporting it.
4. With heavier full-sized vehicles, mainly through momentum, it may be easier to damage the plow assembly.
Cautious use will help extend your years of trouble-free service.
5. Do not attempt plowing snow at speeds above 15 km/h (10 mph). Driving at speeds above 15 km/h (10 mph)
with the plow attached reduces the cool air intake and may cause your vehicle engine to overheat.
6. Do not overload the vehicle. Take into account the loaded vehicle weight, including the entire Snow Plow
assembly, all accessories, driver and passenger, fluids and cargo. This weight is not to exceed the front/rear
Gross Axle.