Are you in the snow plow business? Maybe you just blow your own drive. Whatever the case may be it is important to know the best way to remove the snow. Time is money and whether you are doing it for yourself or you intend to make money, you want to make the most of the time spent. That is why we want to provide you with some helpful snow plowing tips that will hopefully make the removal of that pesky white stuff a little easier.
The snow plowing tips you need to know:
- The best time to plow.
- Know how your plow works.
- Where to push the snow.
- Have the proper tires on your truck.
The best time to plow.
Do you know the best time to start plowing? It’s right after the snow falls. You want to make sure you get out there and plow right away because the snow will get hard if it sits too long, and if it warms up it will start melting and become slushy.
Know how your plow works.
Just like with anything else, be sure you are reading your owner’s manual before operating. You want to protect yourself and your truck while operating heavy machinery. Doing so will also make sure that you are using your plow in the manner it was intended for.
Where to push the snow.
What are you supposed to do with all that snow? It’s important to move the snow up against a wall or by a building. Moving the snow out of the way is important, especially if you were hired to plow for a business. You don’t want the pesky white stuff interfering with a business and it’s customers being able to park.
Have the proper tires on your truck.
It is important that your truck tires are able to get a good grip on the pavement when pushing snow. That is why you may want to invest in snow tires that were made for slippery conditions such as this.
While we provided you with just a few tips to help you with snow removal, remember if you take care of your plow, your plow will take care of you. Do what’s necessary and make sure your plow is in tip-top shape. That way you’ll face little to no problems when it’s time to plow. If you need us to do a little preventive maintenance for you or anything for that matter, we’d be happy to help. We are located in Lima, Ohio! Visit our Service and Repair page to learn more.
