2005 Yamaha Kodiak w/48" Berco Snowblower

[dctaz37]

I just bought this blower mounted on an 05 Kodiak. I tried it out and my drive is soft and the guide wheels seem to dig in and the ATV gets stuck everywhere. Anyone familiar with tis? Is it setup wrong? Any advise would be appreciated?

[oxidized_black]

the set-up is probably ok, but the driveway, (if gravel) may have to be frozen. perhaps the guy that had it before had a paved driveway or did it while the driveway was frozen.

i looked on the site, and it looks like a terrific unit !!

if you never got a manual for it, go here Products - Manual / Parts List - BERCO Accessories for garden tractors and lawn, snowblower for ATV and UTV it may offer some tips too ...

[dctaz37]

He only used it twice because he didn't like it. My driveway is gravel and right now it is packed slushy snow. I guess it cant be used in any packed conditions and when moving it around the guide wheels are always down and get hung up on things.

[dctaz37]

Okay I did a little more digging and found that there is very little clearance if any between the support that attached to the ball and the bottom of the atv. Should there be clearance? If yes then how much? I also raised the blower legs because the blade was right on the ground. I tried the ratchet strap but there is no give because the support is basically on the bottom of the atv. I also noticed the guy has 20 psi in the tires, I think iot should be 3.5.

[oxidized_black]

there should be 3-4 inches i would say ... i had that much when i had a plow with basically the same rigging set-up you have. the guy may have put more pressure in the tires thinking it might give him more clearence ...

Bercomac 48.pdf

[dctaz37]

So what do I do? Will shock spacers help? Is this a good idea?

[oxidized_black]

that might help for sure ... it will help not wanting to dive with the attachment on ...

[oxidized_black]

taller tires would help too, you have 25s?

27s would put it up 2 more inches ...

another expense ...

but you may not need to when the ground is frozen again ...

[dctaz37]

Okay all is well. Reduced the air from 20 to 3.5, adjusted the rear mount lower and used a ratchet strap to put some load on the atv from the blower bracket.