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Assem. Instructions - Testing The Snowplow
Testing The Snowplow
1.
Fill the HYDRAULIC PUMP FLUID RESERVOIR with BLIZZARD SNOW-
PLOW RAPID ACTION HYDRAULIC OIL (P/N 60138) until it is 3/4" from
the top of the tank. Replace the cap on the reservoir. Proceed to remove
the weather caps from each of the plow and vehicle wire harnesses and
connect the plugs. Start the vehicle and turn the POWER SWITCH on the
control station in the cab to the “ON” position. You now have power to the
snowplow.
2.
To raise the DRAW LATCH on the snowplow, turn the power switch on
the control station to the “UP” or “ON” position. Push and hold the toggle
switch on the A-frame upward into the “CONNECT” position. Notice the
action of the fluid in the reservoir. By activating the initial hydraulic function,
the fluid begins to fill the system. Push and hold the toggle switch in the
“DISCONNECT” position, the draw latch will lower. Refill the reservoir until
the fluid is 3/4" from the top of the tank.
3.
Position the vehicle such that the draw latch is below the push beam and
the mounting points on the A-frame are in line with the mounting points
on the undercarriage. Pull out the A-FRAME LATCH PIN and rotate the
A-FRAME LATCH clockwise until the latch is resting on the DRAW LATCH
BOLT MOUNT PIN (See diagram on page 13). Move the snowplow in
position by activating the draw latch CONNECT switch and release.
WARNING: Always use caution when operating the draw latch
CONNECT/DISCONNECT switch. Keep your hands and feet
away from the operation of the draw latch and the main blade.
The action of the draw latch moves the snowplow in position
for proper attachment to the vehicle. Failure to follow this
caution may result in serious injury or death.
The draw latch will raise until it hits the push beam and the DRAW LATCH
FINGERS will pull the plow into the vehicle. The mounting points on the
plow and vehicle are now positively aligned. Rotate the A-frame latch
counterclockwise until the latch is in the raised position. Insert the two HITCH
PINS through the mounting holes on the A-frame and secure each with
one hair pin cotter. The snowplow is now securely mounted to the vehicle.
4.
Return to the interior of the vehicle. With the plow securely in place, you
can now execute the remaining functions of the snowplow. The system
power on the control station should be in the “ON” position. Next, raise
the plow to its maximum height by pushing and holding the “RAISE” rocker
switch on the control station. Initiate the driver’s side wing by pushing and
holding the “LEFT WING EXTEND” rocker switch until the wing pivots
forward. Notice the staggered pace the wing extends. The hydraulic fluid
is filling the hose and replacing the air in the system. Push and hold the
“LEFT WING RETRACT” rocker switch to return the wing. Continue test-
ing the remaining rocker switch functions. Monitor the fluid level in the
reservoir and fill to 3/4" from the top of the tank if needed. Also, look for
any automatic transmission fluid leaks around the manifold, pump, hydraulic
hoses and all cylinders.
5.
Lastly, check that the vehicle and plow headlights are in proper working
condition including the turn signals. If necessary, adjust the plow head-
light beams with the plow in the raised position.
Congratulations on a successful assembly and installation! Once all of the
blade and electrical functions have been tested your Blizzard Power Plow is
ready for action. Should you need additional support during a plow assembly
or undercarriage installation, contact our Customer Service Department
toll-free at 1-888-680-8600.
Once all of the hydraulic functions have been
executed, the system will have been filled with
approximately 4-1/2 quarts of hydraulic oil.
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Verify main power switch is in the “OFF” position
prior to mounting and dismounting plow.
Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
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