How to Set up a Meyer Plow

The key to snow plowing is to plow during the snow storm. Snow over four inches deep can be extremely hard to remove. However, don't wait for the storm to come before you set up your plow: Set up your Meyer plow for the winter season before the onset of the first storm. Monitor weather forecasts and prepare your kit well before inclement weather hits. Pre-season maintenance should be part of your winter snow clearance plan.

Wrenches
Grease
Meyer M-2 flush fluid
Meyer M-1 hydraulic fluid

Instructions

- 1
  Adjust the spring trip eye bolts on the plow until the trip spring coils begin to separate. As they start to separate, tighten the adjustment bolt four turns.
- 2
  Grease all the fittings on the pivot bolt and king bolts.
- 3
  Take a look at the cutting edge and make sure it's at least four inches in height and it isn't unevenly worn. Replace it, if necessary. Check all the bolts for tightness.
- 4
  Adjust the runner height so the cutting edge is ½-inch off the ground. Follow the instructions for your specific plow.
- 5
  Check the hoses for leaks. Look for dripping hydraulic fluid. Flush the hydraulic system and refill with hydraulic fluid. Follow the instructions on the hydraulic fluid cans.
- 6
  Check the lights and make sure they work. Check the plow hydraulics and make sure they work. Use the control lever to make the plow go up, down, to the left and to the right. Follow the markings on the control lever housing.

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