Use and Care Manual

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ENGLISH
Nordic Plow UTV Instructions
Copyright 9/24/13
Safety:
Read and understand the plow
instruction manual before use.
Scan the QRC instructional
videos on the first page or watch
the videos on our website before
use. (www.nordicplow.com)
Always instruct other users
before they use the plow.
Operation:
Risk of Injury
Never allow children to
handle the plow.
Never allow anyone to walk
beside or sit on the plow
when in use.
Never operate the plow
over 2 to 3 mph. Keep a
slow steady speed.
If you hit an obstruction,
immediately stop the
vehicle and reverse
direction.
Keep the strap secured near
steering column to keep it
clear of front axles.
Instruction Clarification:
STEP 8: To remove excess
space that may exist between the
belly plate and the frame, add a
nut to the clamp bracket first as
shown in Fig. A. Use a
combination of brackets and
clamps provided as appropriate
for your machine.
STEP 9-10: Assemble these
nuts and bolts loosely by hand
until you have achieved the
desired 7 inch (178mm) distance
from the ground to the axle hole.
Then fully tighten.
STEP 12: Before attaching the
blade to
the bracket, make sure
the top pivot plate (Part#3) is on
top. Do not over tighten the
lock nuts (Part#27) – there
should be some wiggle room to
allow for easy placement of the
T-Handle (Part#21) into the
multi-position holes.
STEPS 13: We show two
optional methods to attach the
strap to the blade:
1. Remove one of the upper
bolts (Part#16) from the top
of the plow and replace it
with a longer bolt (Part
#30). Place strap between
washer and blad
e as shown.
2. Drill a hole in the top center
of blade and attach a clip as
shown in Fig. B (not
included). Attach the strap
or winch hook if available.
FAQ’s
How long will the plow last?
The lightweight design and
rounded edge technology
significantly reduces friction and
wear of the blade. The bottom
edge will show signs of pits and
scratches but will not degrade
the blade. In addition, each
blade is reversible for added
longevity.
Where is the cutting edge?
The Nordic Plow works
extremely well without a cutting
edge. The Plows angle
combined with its weight and
that of the machine and operator
provide significant force tight to
the ground. This force allows for
a clean sweep of snow, slush,
mulch, dirt, etc. The plow may
not pick up hard, packed down
snow or ice.
Can I use it on uneven
surfaces or grass?
Yes – our rounded edge blade
can be used on paver bricks,
sidewalks, grass, gravel and
most uneven surfaces without
causing damage to the blade or
surface being plowed.
Will the plow leave marks on
the pavement?
The Nordic P
low will not leave
marks on your driveway, unlike
traditional steel plows that can
leave rust and scratches on the
pavement.
Trouble Shooting & Tips
Blade is not flush to ground:
In the angled position, the blade
will not be flush to the ground if
the top pivot and bottom pivot
plates are reversed.
The blade flips forward when
plowing:
Adjust the boots and axle so that
the axle is 7” (178mm) from the
ground.
T-Handle Hard to Insert:
The top and bottom pivot bolt
must be loosened to allow for
some movement in the metal
plates.
The blade is heavy to lift with
strap during operation:
After you have pushed t
he snow
or material, reverse the machine
to clear the blade of the material
before lifting the blade with the
strap.
Belly Plate Heavy to Install:
Prop the belly plate up with
wood or car jacks under frame
of machine – then line up bolts
and attach.