Transporting Snowplow; Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice - Blizzard SPEEDWING 8600SW Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW

WARNING
Position the blade so it does not block
the headlamp beam. Do not change blade
position while traveling. You could suddenly
lower the blade accidentally.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed 45 mph
(72 km/h). Further reduce speed under
adverse travel conditions.
These instructions are for driving short distances to
and from plowing jobs. Remove the snowplow from
the vehicle for long trips and place in pickup box,
following recommended mechanical lifting cautions
and procedures.
1. Completely raise the blade.
2. Adjust the blade height for maximum snowplow
headlamp illumination.
3. Adjust the blade to the straight position.
4. Turn the control OFF to lock blade in place.
NOTE: Overheating is unlikely under normal
driving conditions, but occasionally the snowplow
may be positioned where it defl ects air away from
the radiator. If this occurs, stop the vehicle and
raise, lower, or angle the snowplow slightly to
correct overheating.
NOTE: Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab
when the snowplow is attached.
Lit. No. 40688, Rev. 04
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
25
DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW
AND ICE
CAUTION
Drinking then driving or plowing is very
dangerous. Your refl exes, perceptions,
attentiveness and judgement can be affected
by even a small amount of alcohol. You can
have a serious or even fatal collision if you
drive after drinking. Please do not drink and
then drive or plow.
Refer to vehicle owner's manual instructions for
driving in snow and ice conditions. Remember, when
you drive on snow or ice, your wheels will not get good
traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning
is more diffi cult, and you will need longer braking
distance.
Wet and hard-packed snow or ice offers the worst tire
traction. It is very easy to lose control. You will have
diffi culty accelerating. If you do get moving, you may
have poor steering and diffi cult braking, which can
cause you to slide out of control.
Here are some tips for driving in these conditions:
• Drive defensively.
• Do not drink, then drive or plow snow.
• Plow or drive only when you have good visibility
for operating a vehicle.
• If you cannot see well due to snow or icy
conditions, you will need to slow down and keep
more space between you and other vehicles.
• Slow down, especially on higher-speed roads.
Your headlamps can light up only so much road
ahead.
• If you are tired, pull off in a safe place and rest.
• Keep your windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean to see around you.
• Dress properly for the weather. Wear layers of
clothing; as you get warm, you can take off layers.
May 1, 2012