What kind of snow plow do I need for a Polaris Ranger?
Select a mount, a frame, a winch, and a blade. Clear a path with a Glacier® Pro UTV Plow System. Ideal for heavy snow removal, this plow system gives you more options for snow removal, including poly blades for a no-stick solution, hydraulic lifts and angle systems for convenient controls.
Where can I get a plow blade for my Ranger?
To determine if a mount, frame or blade fits your RANGER, visit the Accessories section of the RANGER website. The following table lists the parts included in the plow mount kit, as well as which spare kits replacements can be found in. The numbers in the table correspond to the above diagram.
What to do if your Polaris plow system is broken?
If the shear pin is broken, inspect the plow system for damaged parts. If any part is damaged, the impact velocity was greater than what the system is designed to support. You must then buy a replacement part from your Polaris Dealer. If only the shear pin is broken, the pin can be removed and installed upside down and used again.
What is the shear pin on a Ranger plow?
Use a long nose pliers to reinstall the two tension springs completing the assembly. Important notes: The shear pin is designed only to protect against the impacts affecting right and left ends of the plow. The pin does not protect the system from a center impact.
Select a mount, a frame, a winch, and a blade. Clear a path with a Glacier® Pro UTV Plow System. Ideal for heavy snow removal, this plow system gives you more options for snow removal, including poly blades for a no-stick solution, hydraulic lifts and angle systems for convenient controls.
How to reduce the weight of a snow plow?
To offset plow weight, consider increasing the vehicle’s front spring preload. Remove the blade and plow frame before trail riding. Plow mounting reduces ground clearance. When parking the vehicle, stop the engine, place the gear selector in park and lower the blade to the down position.
Can a snow plow be ram into a snow pile?
Speed is the number one factor in damage to the plow, vehicle, and surroundings. Even with the blade up, operating at higher speeds can alter vehicle performance due to the weight of the plow. Do not ram the blade into a snow pile.
How does a Polaris Sportsman snow plow work?
The angle of your plow blade can be adjusted so that it pushes snow to either side. To do this on a Glacier HD or Lock & Ride Glacier-II Plow Frame, lift the plow up with the winch to clear the ground. Rotate the shear pin handle on the pivot arm assembly to the unlocked position and pull up to disengage the shear pin.