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Controls and Optional Features

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Testing a new machine in Fresh Powder

What happens here

Mike details the specific controls for operating the snow plow, including the lift/lower and tilt functions. He also discusses the different types of attachments and their compatibility with the quick-attach system, noting that the snow blower requires a different frame connection. Additionally, he highlights optional features such as the specialized snow tires and wheel weights for enhanced traction in snowy conditions, and an optional light kit for nighttime visibility. He mentions that the control setup is universal for most attachments.

Goal: Familiarize with machine controls and available customizations.

Tools and materials

  • Optional Light Kit — Improved visibility during low-light operation
  • Snow Blower Attachment Toro — Attachment with different frame connection
  • Snow Plow Attachment Boss — The attachment being used as an example
  • Snow Tires — Enhanced traction in snow
  • Toro Multi Force Toro — The machine with discussed controls and options
  • Wheel Weights — Increased stability and downforce for plowing

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Put it back together quickly. So it's quite easy to mount and dismount the snow plow. But now you're saying if you want to switch from a plow to a snow blower, it might take you 20 minutes of conversion time if you take off the high flow kit in the winter, right? The high flow kit is installed first. You have to install the bracket on that part. If you have it installed, then the high flow can be installed and removed fairly quickly . Okay. And that's it, but for a snow blower, you actually have to remove this quick connect piece. Mhm. And that's a pin connection there. Okay. And then you actually need to bolt the frame to where your deck push support would normally be on a snow blower. So, there are a few bolt connections that you need to attach to the snow blower. It looks like this is a Boss snowplow and it's a 5 foot straight blade, but you've got the extra wings bolted on. Is that true? Yes. And that's the attachment available for the 5-foot plow. So, you actually have a 6 foot length here. There's also a 4-foot plow option if you're in a tighter space , sidewalk, right? It functions exactly like a standard grandstand. Almost all the controls are the same. Set the parking brake, turn your key. Um, you have controls here for your hydraulics. So just lift, lower, and tilt. So this is your rover control. Yes. Right here. And it is hydraulically driven by the transmission. Okay. Um, so when you use hydraulics , the hydraulic flow goes from the transmission to this manifold block. Mhm. Then your controls here operate some solenoids that feed to your lift cylinders and attachments. In this case, it is the slope for the plow. Um, you can also do a Pro Force blower rotation with it. Um, and is there a setting? So, each complement may or may not, sorry, have a separate controller as well, right? This is a universal one that comes with the machine that will plow or run most tools, but there are some that do not use this. So, the high flow hydraulics are driven by the PTO clutch. Okay? So, all your controls remain unchanged with any add-on. These are your control settings. And you have hydraulic functions for your lift and tilt blower. Then your PTO clutch engages the motor for the snow blower and broom. I guess I forgot to mention there are light fixtures here too. Well, this is an optional light fixture . Yes. This is an optional light fixture . Uh, you just press a button on the operator platform. You got

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