How
does the SnowSport™ Install to my vehicle?
The SnowSport™ personal utility plow hooks up to the front
receiver (2" square tube) hitch, just like hooking up a receiver
on a hitch used at the rear of a vehicle for towing trailers.
Is a
front receiver hitch needed?
Yes, and it comes with the plow package along with instructions
to install it.
How
difficult is it to install the hitch and plow?
The front end hitches are designed to bolt in place on most models
- occasionally, certain models my require drilling. The instructions
are clear cut. The front receiver hitch is mounted to the vehicle
and the push frame is plugged into the front receiver hitch. The
plow simply hangs on the push frame.
Can
I install the SnowSport™ Plow myself?
YES! If you do need assistance, the folks at Tony's will be glad
to help. Or just call SnowSport at 1-800-233-4655 between 9-5pm
CST. Our customers overwhelmingly say "it was simple and easy
to install". The front hitch varies from vehicle to vehicle.
Plan about 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your level of experience.
The plow is attached in minutes by plugging in the push frame and
attaching the plow to it.
How
easy is the SnowSport™ Plow to hook up or un-hook between
jobs?
It's very easy. Just insert the push frame into the front receiver
hitch and secure with pin. Then hang the blade one end at a time
onto the push frame (can be done in less than a minute). Un-hooking
is just as easy.
How
do you switch from transporting to plowing or from plowing to transporting?
The operator must manually unhook the plow and lower it for plowing.
For transporting, simply lift the blade one side at a time onto
the push frame.
How
can the SnowSport™ Plow operate without hydraulics?
The blade is secured by the push frame. As you push the snow, the
blade travels up and down as needed by gravity. The rubber cutting
edge is designed to cut through the snow, but pass over the harder
ground surfaces below and be gentle on grass. When you back up,
the blade automatically lays back, skimming over the surface. Then
you drive forward and the blade re-engages for plowing.
How
well does the rubber cutting edge and box ends hold up?
The rubber cutting edge is 1" thick and 6" high, and is
made of a hard rubber compound. This has been tested and proven
to provide years of service. It can be replaced relatively inexpensively.
What
is the warranty?
The plow has a 1-year limited warranty.
Can
I move the SnowSport for one vehicle to another?
Yes, the plow can be easily transferred to another vehicle, all
you need is a front receiver hitch.
Is the
SnowSport™ available for my vehicle?
It is available for most late model pickups and SUV's. Call Tony's
and we'll check to see whether the SnowSport is available for your
vehicle.
How
much does the plow weigh?
The aluminum blade is about 110 lbs. The complete kit with blade,
push frame, and hitch is about 225 lbs.