[john hall]

OK, got the snow plow/dozer blade on the 124. Now how do I get any real use out of this contraption? I "graded" dads driveway with it and patched a wash in the farm road. I am finding spreading gravel is not easy. We ordinarily grade it to the center of the driveway, set the blade straight (7' wide) and go backwards really fast, spreads it out nice and smooth. Obviously the Cadet is very slow in reverse. Also, this sucker HATES loose ground. Not to mention it will get itself stuck in wet grass. Thinking I need to drop tire pressure maybe--These narrow tires don't impress me much. I imagine I could get 40lbs of water in each tire, that would help, but will it be enough to do any good? I could rig up a 2-300lb weight rack on the back--got some suitcase weights collecting dust. Of course enough traction will get the roll pin or the clutch. Any way, looking tips on how to use this thing and what to expect out of it.

Oh, are the depth skids just for plowing snow on concrete and asphalt? Regarding snow, I only want to clear off the apron in front of my garage, getting too old to shovel (old/lazy--same thing).

Before you offer advice, I do NOT live in flat-landia, there are hills everywhere here

Pics are before the blade was properly installed. AS you can see I had the Cadet on 2" blocks to set the lift rod.