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Never had any issues with mine either. slot it into the position you are going (mine was a tapered blade) so for me to the right and run - throws it out there quite nicely.
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Yep, it worked great but after those two hits the slot (top piece that roates) was bent upward, and the piece that goes in the slot was bent sideways.
Maybe I`m the only one that was going a lil over 5mph but under 10mph?
OR it may have been the 2nd time, I think it happened when I Was in reverse, instead of just skipping over (hopping) it caught.. hrmm
Oh-well, soon it will be modified. And a 54" Cyclone blade may be stuck on there too i`d still like chains but its working so well without i doubt i`ll need them if i keep up onit and dont let it build up.
Maybe I`m the only one that was going a lil over 5mph but under 10mph?
OR it may have been the 2nd time, I think it happened when I Was in reverse, instead of just skipping over (hopping) it caught.. hrmm
Oh-well, soon it will be modified. And a 54" Cyclone blade may be stuck on there too i`d still like chains but its working so well without i doubt i`ll need them if i keep up onit and dont let it build up.
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I`m not plowing a paved road...
Plowing a dirt and gravel road that is uneven in some places too. The blade has flipped forward a couple times but this isn't the issue... issue is a direct side hit... a larger rock, uneven dirt clump, or a branch under the snow.
Driveway:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.p ... 1234550397
We got another 1ft that night and the next day plowing was fun with the lil plow... if it keeps up a yellow one is gonna be needed new toy!
Plowing a dirt and gravel road that is uneven in some places too. The blade has flipped forward a couple times but this isn't the issue... issue is a direct side hit... a larger rock, uneven dirt clump, or a branch under the snow.
Driveway:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.p ... 1234550397
We got another 1ft that night and the next day plowing was fun with the lil plow... if it keeps up a yellow one is gonna be needed new toy!
I agree that it trips pretty easily, maybe I've got the springs too tight. I caught one side (the trailing side) and I noticed the half ring is now a little bent. It doesn't affect operation, but I think it's the sort of thing you're seeing.
Thinking about your dirt road, something that I wondered about - because replacement skids are $50 a pair - was making some kind of bracket and using metal casters instead of the skids. In the case of a dirt road, I would think the ideal would be to have a the blade ride slightly above the grade somehow, and casters would be better than the skids. Just a thought, it would require some kind of custom bracket I would think.
Thinking about your dirt road, something that I wondered about - because replacement skids are $50 a pair - was making some kind of bracket and using metal casters instead of the skids. In the case of a dirt road, I would think the ideal would be to have a the blade ride slightly above the grade somehow, and casters would be better than the skids. Just a thought, it would require some kind of custom bracket I would think.
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My skids only get hung up a few times, and the blade is about 1" above the skids when I was playing with it on the road. It actually sucks for getting the road clear (solid) but on the dirt/gravel they dig in a little and skip across and it gets down to the dirt with very minor snow left.hemingray wrote:I agree that it trips pretty easily, maybe I've got the springs too tight. I caught one side (the trailing side) and I noticed the half ring is now a little bent. It doesn't affect operation, but I think it's the sort of thing you're seeing.
Thinking about your dirt road, something that I wondered about - because replacement skids are $50 a pair - was making some kind of bracket and using metal casters instead of the skids. In the case of a dirt road, I would think the ideal would be to have a the blade ride slightly above the grade somehow, and casters would be better than the skids. Just a thought, it would require some kind of custom bracket I would think.
I catch the edge in buried things, or solid ice chunks it seems... all it took was 2 hard hits that I recall to cause mine to moon shapee so much that the top plate bent up and the piece that goes between the slots bent sideways. I just drilled a hole and am using a 1/4" bolt, lost one already, this one has a nylock nut The steel around the bolt is actually wobbled already too.
Since I switched to the bolt I've been more careful, and go slower most of the time and faster when I know what's under.
Learned quick with this last storm to push it far off the road to make the next day plowing quicker since I didn't do this in a few spots I had to raise the whole thing 2-3" off and ram. This I would imagine is also not good to do with the blade angled straight on would probably be a lot easier on the bolt/hole.
Another thing I learned is that it's a LOT easier on the plow to plow downhill than up my driveway... skips along easier and gets stuck less.
For me the thing is a kickass time saver as some of my friends and family would never make it in my driveway unless it was plowed.
With the amount of recent snow it was becoming a pita in some places so I think for next winter I`ll upgrade to the yellow blade.
I got a poly wear bar but the steel one has been working fine so I`ll probably just resell it.
I`ll get some video next time.
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Yeah, I live at the top (end) of the road and 1 neighbor and I share a really steep driveway. The road below is no slouch either, but our top part is the bear when it snows. It's peace of mind, knowing I can open up the road when I need to. The fun of plowing the road for for the neighbors is just the icing on the cake - and to me, the plowing is just dang fun. But, I'm glad it's only once in awhile! Anything more frequent would require something more robust.
Anyway, yes - the downhill run is definitely the way to go. I just go ahead and go back to the top and plow downward.
At least I got the skids and plow adjusted so I'm not killing the skids like I did the first set!
Anyway, yes - the downhill run is definitely the way to go. I just go ahead and go back to the top and plow downward.
At least I got the skids and plow adjusted so I'm not killing the skids like I did the first set!
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I have my blade angled back (leaned back I guess) as far as possible. I think any type of forward lean would cause it to catch ALL the time and really screw me up. I think my skids are adjusted in the middle area.. I`ll double check that and report back later.
But I agree, it's darn fun to open up an area but if I had to do it daily for 1hr each day it'd get old quick. It's a workout holding the wheel and controlling the weight up front. Anything over 1ft also comes up over so maybe a windshield next year and a bigger blade
It's nice to have a real driveway not a compacted frozen ice bed like I had before too.
But I agree, it's darn fun to open up an area but if I had to do it daily for 1hr each day it'd get old quick. It's a workout holding the wheel and controlling the weight up front. Anything over 1ft also comes up over so maybe a windshield next year and a bigger blade
It's nice to have a real driveway not a compacted frozen ice bed like I had before too.
Guys.....come on now......
all this plowing talk is making derrick weepy for the good old days..
all this plowing talk is making derrick weepy for the good old days..
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I MISS THE SNOW - Kim has even said SHE misses the snow.
Goal - to be back up the hill before Kaylee starts school..
Now Daddy just needs to find a JOB..
Last day of work is tomorrow 2/20. only going to be there long enough to pick up the severance package/last check and turn in the badge..
Goal - to be back up the hill before Kaylee starts school..
Now Daddy just needs to find a JOB..
Last day of work is tomorrow 2/20. only going to be there long enough to pick up the severance package/last check and turn in the badge..
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