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
vehicle headlamp beam.
Do not change blade position while traveling.
You could suddenly lower blade accidentally.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations. Further
reduce speed under adverse travel conditions.
These instructions are for driving short distances to
and from plowing jobs. For long trips, remove the
snowplow from the vehicle, following recommended
mechanical lifting cautions and procedures.
1. Completely raise the blade.
2. Adjust the blade height for maximum vehicle
headlamp illumination.
3. Adjust the blade to the straight position.
Lit. No. 57992, Rev. 02
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW
AND ICE
Drinking then driving or plowing is very
dangerous. Your refl exes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment can be aff ected
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 off ers the worst
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.
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