Plowing Practices - Boss Snowplow MSC08042C Owner's Manual

Power-V Basic Plowing Practices
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When transporting a snowplow, place the plow in the V position. This will reduce the chance of
catching a curb or a snow bank that could pull your vehicle into it.
 Never operate a plow while transporting it to or from a job site. It's a good idea to keep the plow control
turned off in order to prevent accidental operation.
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When transporting a plow, position the blade so as not to block the plow headlights or your vision.
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Do not exceed 40 mph when transporting a plow. Do not exceed 14 mph when plowing.
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When transporting a plow or while plowing, check the temperature gauge often. Overheating the
engine can be costly. If the vehicle overheats, stop and correct the problem. If overheating occurs while
transporting, stop and adjust the blade position to allow more airflow to the radiator.
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Before it snows, walk around the area you will be plowing to check for obstacles that will become
hidden when snow is on the ground. Look for things such as bumper stops and speed bumps, curbs,
sidewalk edges, shrubs, water drains, fire hydrants, fences, and pipes sticking up from the ground. To
prevent damage to the area being plowed, as well as to your snowplow and truck, mark any
obstructions that will be hard to see when there's snow on the ground.
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Always wear a seat belt when plowing, and never plow with your head out the window. Hidden
obstacles could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly, resulting in personal injury.
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