Posted by bj/8n/mt on November 21, 2009 at 07:03:20 from (64.12.116.20):
In Reply to: Snow plowing 101 posted by Clem Smith on November 20, 2009 at 15:47:13:
Snow plowing with an N series is a lot more art than science. If it works for you keep doing it. Conversely, if I understand your question, what works for me here in the Montana banana belt may be instructive
If your back blade is built right it will be adjustable in all three planes--yaw, pitch, and roll. On pavement set the roll neutral. On gravel set the roll about an inch high in the center[left side] to leave a center crown to turn water. This axis adjusts with the three point crank raising or lowering the lower three point arm. Set the yaw axis about an inch of toe to the left--i.e center leads ditch so you are throwing snow off to your right. This axis should control with a swivel at the top of the plow. If you have a Chinese non adjustable blade now is a good time to go shopping. Set the pitch to about level. Maybe a little back tilt but not enough to dig in. This axis adjusts with the length of the top link.
I do my quarter mile long gravel drive starting on the right and going out leaving spoil spread down the road then coming back in and leaving a spoil pile beyond the garage that may still be there in the spring. All going forward. I only use the blade backing up to clear a corner. I also do some neighbor"s all in less than an hour unless there is more than a foot of snow.
I now do it with live hydraulics and more horsepower but the principles remain the same.
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