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Lit. No. 57992, Rev. 02 

20 

April 15, 2021

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Your BLIZZARD

®

 snowplow is designed for rugged, 

dependable service. However, like the vehicle 
on which it is mounted, it needs regular care and 
maintenance.

Check the following before and frequently during the 
plowing season:

1.  Make sure that all fasteners, mounting bolts, and 

hydraulic connections are tight. Pay particular 
attention to the 1" pivot bolt.

2.  Check all plugs and seals for hydraulic 

fl

 uid leaks. 

Repair as necessary.

 CAUTION

Overtightening springs will not increase blade 
trip force and can damage the springs.

 WARNING

Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked. 
Keep 8 feet clear of the blade when it is being 
raised, lowered, or angled. 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.

3. 

Trip Spring Adjustment:

 To adjust trip spring 

tension, adjust the eyebolts located at the top 
of the blade. Tighten the adjusting nut until the 
coils begin to separate. When tension is properly 
adjusted, a sheet of paper should pass between 
the second and third coils. When the proper 
tension is reached, tighten locknut.

4. 

Blade Finish:

 If the powder-coated 

fi

 nish is 

nicked or scratched, repair the surface and paint 
with BLIZZARD white or black paint (available in 
aerosol or quart cans).

Summary of Contents for SPEEDWING 7600HD

Page 1: ...d this manual before operating or servicing snowplow A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC SPEEDWING Straight Blade Skid Steer Snowplows 8600SW 7600HD 8000HD 8600HD 9000HD HD A Frame Attachment Plate Hyd...

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Page 3: ..._______ Phone _________________________ Outlet Address _____________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model Year ________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...Lit No 57992 Rev 02 4 April 15 2021...

Page 5: ...IONS 13 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 14 Blade Positions SPEEDWING 14 Disc Shoe Adjustment 15 Transporting Snowplow 16 Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice 16 Plowing Snow 17 Parking with Snowplow Attached 1...

Page 6: ...to do so may a ect 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 assistan...

Page 7: ...ction labels on the back of the blade NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet SAFETY WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in...

Page 8: ...r reduce speed under adverse travel conditions CAUTION Read Owner s Manual before operating or servicing snowplow WARNING The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the blade when it is being raised lo...

Page 9: ...and gasoline vapor is explosive Never smoke while working on vehicle Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately CELL PHONES A driver s first respo...

Page 10: ...tion of accessories must comply with published BLIZZARD recommendations and instructions Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other equipment or snowplow accessories are...

Page 11: ...ollowing order 1 Remove the shipping document from the end panel of the pallet wrap Retain all documentation for your records 2 All wood framing and polyethylene material should be removed from the pa...

Page 12: ...ray paints BLIZZARD touch up paint provides an excellent finish to help keep your snowplow looking its best Paint provided in 12 oz spray cans Rugged and durable the 3 8 thick 2 ply rubber snow deflec...

Page 13: ...attached to your snowplow becomes illegible promptly replace it WARNING Keep 8 feet clear of the blade when blade is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or direc...

Page 14: ...w final clean up Ideal application roadway intersections B WIDE PASS Position Angled with Wing Forward Primary position for accelerated angled plowing For use in directional plowing cornering divertin...

Page 15: ...ce the removed washers onto the shoe stem above the shoe holder 5 Reinstall the linchpin 6 Raise the blade slightly Remove the stand assembly 7 Stand 8 feet clear of the blade when checking the height...

Page 16: ...have di culty accelerating If you do get moving you may have poor steering and di cult braking which can cause you to slide out of control Here are some tips for driving in these conditions Drive def...

Page 17: ...now with the blade angled This could damage the snowplow CAUTION Flag any obstructions that are hard to locate under snow to prevent damage to product or property CAUTION Plowing speed should not exce...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...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 p...

Page 20: ...WARNING Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked Keep 8 feet clear of the blade when it is being raised lowered or angled Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure causing the blade to dr...

Page 21: ...o drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury MAINTENANCE Use the following procedure to install SAE O ring fittings in valve block an...

Page 22: ...TOOLS We suggest that you keep the following items in your vehicle for emergency use 10 adjustable wrench Pliers locking adjustable etc Medium screwdriver 11 16 open end wrench 3 4 open end wrench Mis...

Page 23: ...6 Finish Powder Coat White Powder Coat White Trip Mechanism 4 3 8 Hooked Extension Springs 4 3 8 Hooked Extension Springs A Frame Material Square Tube Square Tube Finish Powder Coat Black Powder Coat...

Page 24: ...reference to illustrations 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 p...

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