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POWER PLOW

™

Snowplow

Models 8100PP & 86110LP

Owner's Manual

May 1, 2021

Lit. No. 40691, Rev. 05

This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

CAUTION

Read this manual before operating or
servicing snowplow.

A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC

Summary of Contents for POWER PLOW 8100PP

Page 1: ...odels 8100PP 86110LP Owner s Manual May 1 2021 Lit No 40691 Rev 05 This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date CAUTION Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC ...

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Page 3: ...dress _____________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model Year _________________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model Year _______________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type Size ______________________________________________ Weight ______________ lb kg Ballast No ___ Yes ___ Amount _______...

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Page 5: ...porting Snowplow 25 Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice 25 Plowing Snow 26 General Instructions 26 Hard Packed Snow 26 Deep Snow 26 Clearing Driveways 27 Clearing Parking Lots 27 Parking with Snowplow Attached 27 Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle 27 REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE STORAGE 28 MAINTENANCE 30 Aiming Headlamp Beams 30 Preseason Check 31 Postseason Maintenance 31 Maintenance and Adjust...

Page 6: ...Lit No 40691 Rev 05 6 May 1 2021 ...

Page 7: ... your warranty coverage When service is necessary your local BLIZZARD distributor knows your snowplow best Contact your BLIZZARD outlet for maintenance service or any other assistance you may require If you have not already done so please visit www blizzardplows com to register your new BLIZZARD snowplow AUTHENTIC PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your BLIZZARD snowplow is a valuable investment The best way t...

Page 8: ...t avoided could result in death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the warning and instruction labels on the back of the blade NOTE If labels are missing or can...

Page 9: ...k DO NOT use your hand to locate it Use a piece of cardboard or wood FUSES The BLIZZARD electrical and hydraulic systems contain several automotive style fuses If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start a fire Fuse Replaceme...

Page 10: ...ing on vehicle Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes Breathing these fumes even in low concentrations can cause death Never operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without venting exhaust to the outside BATTERY SAFETY NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB A for the snowplow opera...

Page 11: ...pacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other truck equipment or snowplow accessories are installed If there is uncertainty as to whether available capacity exists the actual vehicle as configured must be weighed VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION CAUTION See your BLIZZARD outlet for specific vehicle application recommendations before installation The Power Match selection system has ...

Page 12: ...utomatically switch to vehicle headlamps when they are turned ON Replacement parts are available through your local BLIZZARD outlet VEHICLE MOUNT Blizzard has designed custom mounts for most vehicles Due to diﬀerences among vehicle models mounts are generally not interchangeable The mount is fastened to the underside of the vehicle frame and provides the primary connecting point between the snowpl...

Page 13: ...owplows come equipped with one of two special controls the POWER GRIP hand held control or a joystick style control Each control has its own ON OFF switch with an indicator light to show when the control is powered up Your vehicle ignition key switch controls a fused circuit that powers your cab control directly from the battery The ON OFF switch on the cab control allows you to turn OFF the contr...

Page 14: ...ergency parts kit PN 41143 includes the most common replacement parts angle ram hose wing ram hose lift ram hoses hitch pin w hairpin cotter one of each type of hose fitting POWER HITCH 2 toggle switches 0 25 oz dielectric grease and 1 quart of BLIZZARD hydraulic fluid The compact and durable plastic case 13 5 x 9 x 3 3 allows for easy storage behind or under your seat Rugged and durable the 3 8 t...

Page 15: ...lity Rear ballast must be used when necessary to remain in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as specified 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...

Page 16: ...could allow the snowplow to drop unexpectedly 5 Rotate and release the hitch pin The hitch pin is fully engaged when the pin handle is against the pin guide plate 6 Repeat Step 5 on the passenger s side 7 While holding power switch RIGHT push DOWN and hold Arm Blade Operation switch Arm will disengage mount adapter to relieve tension on the stand 8 Pull the stand handle up The stand will lift oﬀ t...

Page 17: ...wer is in the PLOWING position If the power switch is in the OFF position the power indicator light will flash The ON OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required Function Time Outs All control functions except LOWER FLOAT time out stop automatically after a period of time This is to limit the amount of electrical energy required from the vehicle NOTE If control function times out before d...

Page 18: ...river s right side Function times out after 4 5 seconds BUCKET BLADE Move the control lever toward the words BUCKET BLADE on the control face to extend both wings forward into the BUCKET BLADE position Function times out after 7 25 seconds COMPACT Move the control lever toward the word COMPACT on the control face to draw both wings into the fully retracted position Function times out after 5 5 sec...

Page 19: ...T mode Function times out after 6 25 seconds LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release the button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press the LOWER button and hold for 75 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper left corner of the control face will illuminate The blade will lower to the ground surface and follow the contour of the surface as it dips or raises Funct...

Page 20: ...bility final clearing and clean up Ideal application large parking lots widening roadways C BUCKET BLADE Position 9 3 or 9 10 Blade Width Primary position for transporting snow For use in initial clearing with decent visibility transporting large volumes of snow final clean up Ideal application roadway intersections D WIDE PASS Position Angled with Wing Forward Primary position for accelerated ang...

Page 21: ...mps should be ON Left Turn Signal Both vehicle and snowplow lamps should be ON DISC SHOE ADJUSTMENT Recommended Shoe Adjustments For gravel surfaces The bottom surface of the shoe should be 1 4 to 1 2 below the cutting edge For hard surfaces concrete or asphalt The bottom surface of the shoe should be even with the cutting edge 1 Raise the blade 1 foot oﬀ the road surface turn the control OFF and ...

Page 22: ...on and turn the control ON Raise the blade slightly from the stand assembly or blocking Turn the control OFF and remove the stand assembly or blocking 8 Stand 8 clear of the blade when checking the height adjustment of the cutting edge to the road surface OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ...

Page 23: ...ing Extend PS Wing Base End PS Wing Retract PS Wing Rod End DS Wing Extend DS Wing Base End DS Wing Retract DS Wing Rod End BUCKET BLADE PS DS Wing Base End Compact PS DS Wing Rod End Torque Specifications All Solenoid Check Valves 19 21 ft lb All Solenoid Coil Nuts 48 60 in lb Motor Relay Terminals Small 10 15 in lb Large 25 35 in lb Motor Terminals 50 60 in lb Drop Speed Adjustment CW Slower Hos...

Page 24: ...justment OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade when blade is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade If the blade hits or drops on you you could be seriously injured 2 Lower the blade to the ground before making adjustment 3 Turn the needle valve inward clockwise to decrease the drop speed Turn the needle valve out...

Page 25: ...s for driving in snow and ice conditions Remember when you drive on snow or ice your wheels will not get good traction You cannot accelerate as quickly turning is more diﬃcult and you will need longer braking distance Wet and hard packed snow or ice oﬀers the worst tire traction It is very easy to lose control You will have diﬃculty accelerating If you do get moving you may have poor steering and ...

Page 26: ...y WARNING Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window Sudden stops or protruding objects could cause personal injury CAUTION Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph 16 km h 3 Do not exceed 10 mph 16 km h when plowing snow 4 When you are stacking snow begin raising the blade as you come close to the stack This will let the blade ride up the stack Hard Packed Snow 1 Raise the disc shoes so that ...

Page 27: ... When snow is clear of the buildings turn the vehicle around and push snow away from the buildings toward outer edges of lot 2 Plow a single path down the center in the lengthwise direction 3 With the blade in the angle position plow successive strips lengthwise until the area is cleared and snow is stacked around the outer edges 4 If snow is too deep to clear in above manner clear main traﬃc lane...

Page 28: ...amage whenever mounting or removing the snowplow Worn or damaged components could allow the snowplow to drop unexpectedly 4 Pull the stand pin out Rotate the stand down until the stand pin seats into the lower A frame hole The stand pin must lock into the lower A frame hole Push down on the top of the shoe The shoe will be on the ground 5 Repeat Step 4 on the passenger s side 6 Push and hold power...

Page 29: ...se of the snowplow reapply dielectric grease to the electrical plugs to maintain the protective coating on the terminals NOTE Place electrical plugs in storage position The plugs are equipped with plug covers CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle battery cable is 12V unfused source REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE STORAGE ...

Page 30: ...r and ballast as specified in the Power Match selection system e Check functioning of any automatic vehicle leveling systems and specific manufacturer s instructions pertaining to vehicle preparation for headlamp aiming f Clean lenses g Check for bulb burnout and proper beam switching h Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways 4 Mark or tape the vertical centerline of the snowplow headlamp...

Page 31: ...liance and visibility in accordance with local regulations Check headlamps auxiliary lights heater and windshield wipers for proper operation Inspect and test your battery Recharge or replace as necessary Ballast may be necessary or beneficial on some vehicles to provide maximum traction braking and handling Any ballast material such as sand and blocks must be solidly secured to the vehicle preven...

Page 32: ...cessary WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked Keep 8 clear of the blade Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury MAINTENANCE 4 Trip Spring Adjustment To adjust trip spring tension adjust the eyebolts located at the top of the blade Tighten the adjusting...

Page 33: ...ns and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Replacement instructions HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Fluid Level NOTE Remove breather slowly to relieve any pressure in reservoir 1 With the snowplow attached to the vehicle and the blade on the ground turn control OFF 2 Move power switch to center or OFF position 3 While holding the power switch RIGHT push DOWN and hold the Arm Blade Operation switch The arm will disengage m...

Page 34: ...ade If the blade hits or drops on you you could be seriously injured 1 4 X 16 Hose To Lift Ram Base 1 4 x 22 Hose To DS Angle Ram 1 4 x 22 Hose To PS Angle Ram 3 8 x 42 Hose To DS Wing Ram Rod End 3 8 x 42 Hose To DS Wing Ram Base End 3 8 x 42 Hose To PS Wing Ram Rod End 3 8 x 42 Hose To PS Wing Ram Base End 1 4 x 22 Hose To Lift Ram Rod End MAINTENANCE Air Removal 12 Turn control ON and completel...

Page 35: ...lt in a fractured fitting DO NOT use any type of sealant or tape on the fittings or hoses This could damage product Always use two wrenches to ensure proper tightening of fittings and hoses Use the following procedure to install SAE O ring fittings in valve block and rams 1 Turn jam nut on fitting as far back as possible 2 Lubricate O ring with clean hydraulic fluid 3 Screw fitting into port by ha...

Page 36: ...Balance of parts made of plastic shall be disposed of in a customary manner BLADE FINISH If the powder coated finish is nicked or scratched repair the blade surface with BLIZZARD white or black paint available in aerosol or quart cans from your BLIZZARD outlet Clean and repaint parts as necessary EMERGENCY PARTS TOOLS We suggest that you keep a BLIZZARD emergency parts kit PN 41143 in your vehicle...

Page 37: ... Valves Electro Hydraulic Cartridge Cylinders Angle Cylinders 2 Stroke 11 3 8 Rod Diameter 1 3 4 Raise Lower Cylinder 1 Stroke 5 1 2 Rod Diameter 1 1 2 Bore Diameter 3 1 2 Snowplow Headlamps Type Low Profile w Turn Signals Measurements 16 W x 6 H x 9 1 2 D Housing Plastic Composite Bulb Type H13 Snowplow Specs Weight 924 lb 990 lb Amperage Draw 145A Adjustable Plow Shoes 2 Heavy Duty Cast Steel Mo...

Page 38: ...ess Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Factory Vehicle Harness Factory Vehicle Harness Vehicle Battery Cable To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Fire Wall 3 Port Module BAT RED BLK RED CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle battery cable is 12V unfused source Vehicle Side Harness Diagram 3 Port...

Page 39: ...Lit No 40691 Rev 05 39 May 1 2021 NOTES ...

Page 40: ...ns or specifications used Blizzard or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow This product is manufactured under the following U S patents 6 615 513 7 134 227 7 400 058 7 430 821 7 737 576 CAN patents 2 358 145 2 358 354 and other patents pending Blizzard oﬀers a limited warranty for all snowplows and acces...

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