RE: (ET) plow vs thrower

["Casey, Jack" <Jack Casey dowjones com>]

Perhaps a small point....look at the lower edge (the 'wear blade' ) of the
dozer blade.  It has 4 bolts and is adjustable.  From GE's AB48 snow/dozer
fact sheet, circa 1972...."if working area very rough the cutting action of
the wear blade should be reduced by loosening the four bolts and moving the
wear blade slightly forward.  In this position the cutting is reduced.
Alternately, if more aggressive cutting is desired, move the wear blade 
rear
and upward." 

The above may be useful to those of you plowing rough surfaces.  As the 
fact
sheet has no mention of removing snow from a hard surface I adjust the wear
blade as far forward as possible. Seems to contradict the fact sheet but
think this makes the snow roll off the blade better.  Some of you may have
other, better ideas.  E-12, fresh tires, no chains, 160 lbs on the rear
stabber. 
Cheers, JJC 

-----Original Message-----
From: steves [mailto:ssawtelle fcc net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:27 PM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: Re: (ET) plow vs thrower


Good point Larry - I noticed the same problem - that was the only
frustrating part of using the plow. I'm wondering if front tire chains or
front weight would help?

- SteveS
E20

--snip
>.  The big problem in the single plow (I don't know anyone with the double
plow) is STEERING.  >When things get packed, the front of the tractor
doesn't have enough footing to stay in the direction >you point it.
-- snip
> Larry Elie
>
>


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