Blizzard 57520-1, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 40688, Rev. 04 11 May 1, 2012
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
See your BLIZZARD
®
outlet for speci fi c
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The Undercarriage Selection
Guide has speci
fi c vehicle and snowplow
requirements.
Vehicle application recommendations are based on
the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with the vehicle manufacturer's stated
gross vehicle and axle weight ratings (found on
the driver-side door cornerpost of the vehicle) and
the front and rear weight distribution ratio. In some
cases, rear ballast may be required to comply with
these requirements. See Ballast Requirements
section.
• BLIZZARD Undercarriage Selection Guide/
Power Match is based on available vehicle
capacity for snowplow equipment on a
representative vehicle equipped with options
commonly used for plowing and with 300 lb of
front seat occupant weight.
• Weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted
above 300 lb, but vehicle with snowplow must not
exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional limitations
and requirements.
• Installation, modi fi cation and addition of
accessories must comply with published
BLIZZARD recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is
loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or as
snowplow accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as con fi gured
must be weighed.
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear
ballast must be used when necessary to remain in
compliance with axle ratings and ratios as speci
fi ed by
the vehicle manufacturer.
If ballast is required, it is important that it be secured
properly behind the rear axle. A ballast retainer kit is
available from your BLIZZARD outlet, PN 62849.
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your BLIZZARD
outlet for the correct amount of ballast required.
Include the weight of the retainer as part of the
ballast requirement. Sandbags are recommended
for use as ballast.
NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight
calculations assume the entire width of the bed is
fi lled as close to tailgate as possible.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.