GLEDHILL_QCP_PLOW_INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

The document is a product specification and operation manual for the Gledhill Model QCP (Quick Coupling Push) Snow Plow Hitch Attachment, produced by the Gledhill Road Machinery Company located in Galion, Ohio. This technical document provides detailed instructions for coupling and uncoupling a snow plow to a truck, along with the product's distinctive features and mechanical specifications.

The QCP snow plow hitch attachment is designed for versatility and ease of use, offering a rugged, flexible coupling mechanism that can be installed on various snow plow and truck hitch configurations. Key technical specifications include a 32-degree lift for transport clearance, 12-degree down angle for blade wear, and a 15-degree total oscillation to conform to road surface irregularities. The attachment allows for a permissible misalignment of up to six inches in hitch positioning, with the truck able to be positioned right or left of center within a seven-inch range. The document emphasizes the product's design flexibility, ease of coupling/uncoupling, and compatibility with different truck and plow models.