getting started plowing

[Etlawn]

Im just getting started plowing this year and need a few pointers on how to go about actually plowing. I am working for my bro in law and he sort of explained a little but I was just curious if you guys have any tips to beginners.
Thanks

 

[GeoffD]

1. Get plenty of sleep.
2. Bring coffee
3. Check out chuck's website under snowplowing http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/
4. Watch out for drop offs and ditches.
5. Most of it you figure out real quick when your out in the cab alone.

Geoff

 

[SlimJim Z71]

1. Take your time... the faster you go, the more likely you are to break something.

2. Take care of your truck and equipment.

3. Come to a complete stop before shifting gears.

4. Those little aluminum poles with reflectors on the ends help... a lot. Use them anywhere you think you'll be unsure where the edges are.

5. Get a warning light. People will still get in your way, but it does help.

6. PAY ATTENTION TO THIS FORUM!!!

-Tim

 

[BRL]

Go to http://www.sima.org & buy the training video. That should cover most of the questions you may have & then the rest you will pick up with experience. Go slow and careful until you get the hang of it. Good luck!

 

[John Allin]

Ditto on BRL.
The SIMA Video is for guys just starting out, and would be a wise investment on your part.
Good luck, and welcome to the loony bin.

 

[iowastorm]

. . . and don't forget to put SIMA stickers on your truck; they'll instantly make you a savvy professional

 

[diggerman]

And don't put them on your bumper because they are not bumper stickers,place them on your rear window in such a manner as to obstruct your view of important or damaging objects.

 

[Lazer]

Yeah, SIMA Videos....

I ordered every one they had for my library.

That order was received in their office October 18, 2000.

~They must be related to my plow parts supplier.

 

[cowboy]

check out Chuck's plowing manual for beginers at http://www.snowplowing-contractors.com

I haven't purchased it yet, but will soon, looks like it would be a great help for starters like you and I.

good luck

 

[Rooster]

This page might be better for the book on snowplowing
http://www.snowplowing-contractors.com/snow_plowing_handbook.html