Removing snow from your property can be a very time-consuming and physically demanding task, especially if you need to clear snow off a long driveway or a spacious parking area. With a personal snow plow, snow removal is made much easier and quicker. This machine is available for different types of vehicles, but it is typically attached to a pickup truck. This is a simple guide how to plow snow with your pickup truck.
Before Plowing
1. Attach a hitch to the pickup truck where you can bolt the plow. Check if you need to lower the snow blade before you start plowing, and if so make sure to get this done.
Operating the Snow Plow
2. Start plowing by simply driving forward, and then back the truck in reverse to leave the snow where you want to pile it. Take a careful approach to ensure you don’t waste fuel, and to get the job done quickly.
3. To plow large parking areas: Start at the furthest point from where you want to pile the snow. Work from one side to another, methodically moving the snow to the pile. You may have to give some areas more than one pass to remove all snow, depending on how deep the snowfall is or how long it has been since you last plowed.
4. To plow long driveways: Start at the bottom of your driveway, and work your way up to where you plan to locate the snow pile. Again, be systematic with your plowing as you move from one side to the opposite side. You will most likely need to plow some areas more than once to remove leftover snow.
Adjusting Angles
You may be able to adjust the angling of the snow blade, depending on the type of snow plow you have. If this feature is available, adjust the snow blade so you can plow either straight on or at an angle, which is ideal for long driveways.
After Plowing
Remove the snow plow to convert the truck for regular use. For next time, make attachment quick and easy when you need to plow snow agin. Pickup truck hitch plugs can be used to prevent snow or any debris from entering the hitch.
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