Gonerafting
Silver Member
I am totally new to plowing snow. I have a X744 with a 54 inch plow. I'm sure most of you are familar with this, totally hydraulic. Here are the questions I have.
1) Floating, I assume this has to do with keeping the blade at a distance from the surface being plowed, whether 1/2 an inch to 3 to 4 inches which is determined by how uneven the surface is.
2) Hydraulic vs Chain floating- I assume this has to do with limiting the the downward position of the blade when floating
3) The Skids- What position should they be in? Are they positioned to float the blade or just set at an position to prevent the blade from striking the surface when the float distance is exceed?
4) Obviously, I assume the setting of the float position of the blade is probably determined by how irregular the surface being plowed is, correct?
I know these may seen like dumb or simple questions, but I new to this, thanks.
1) Floating, I assume this has to do with keeping the blade at a distance from the surface being plowed, whether 1/2 an inch to 3 to 4 inches which is determined by how uneven the surface is.
2) Hydraulic vs Chain floating- I assume this has to do with limiting the the downward position of the blade when floating
3) The Skids- What position should they be in? Are they positioned to float the blade or just set at an position to prevent the blade from striking the surface when the float distance is exceed?
4) Obviously, I assume the setting of the float position of the blade is probably determined by how irregular the surface being plowed is, correct?
I know these may seen like dumb or simple questions, but I new to this, thanks.