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Plow with the Storm

It is of utmost importance to remember one basic rule -Always

plow with the storm. Start plowing when snow is 1 to 4 inches

deep, depending upon traffic or other limitations. Heavy wet

snow can be very hazardous when just 1 inch is on the ground.

Accumulations of more than 4 inches can be very difficult to

clear.

Angle Moldboard for Optimum Results. You will not be able to

plow snow of any significant depth straight ahead for more than

a short distance. Set the moldboard at the best angle for rolling

snow sideways in the desired direction. The snowplow path, in

the angled position, should exceed the tire track by at least six

inches on either side. Be sure to have enough slack in the lift

chain while plowing so the cutting edge of the moldboard can

follow the ground contour. Use the adjustable runner shoes to set

the bottom edge of the plow just above the ground for best

operation.

It's important to recognize the significance of even a few inches

of snow. Besides being slippery, especially when wet, snow can

be extraordinarily heavy, and make auto travel impossible.

Snowfall of just 1 to 3 inches will produce hazardous traffic and

roadway conditions even for experienced drivers.

Snow is heaviest when wet, and most difficult to handle. The

National Weather Service reports that a 6-inch, average weight

snowfall on a 200 x 200 foot parking lot weighs 62 tons. Heavy,

wet snow for the same area might weigh as much as 248 tons. If

the heavy snow had to be hauled away, you'd need 74 full loads

on a 10-yard truck.

Obviously, the only way to assure clear traffic areas is to be

prepared with the proper equipment and expertise to open

arteries and areas to traffic. Remember to keep current with

accurate snowfall information from local weather bureaus via

radio and television.

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