Checking the Hydraulic
Lines and Hoses
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause injury.
•
Ensure that all hydraulic fluid hoses
and lines are in good condition and all
hydraulic connections and fittings are tight
before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system.
•
Keep your body and hands away from
pin-hole leaks or nozzles that eject
high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
•
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic
leaks.
•
Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic
system before performing any work on the
hydraulic system.
•
Get immediate medical help if fluid is
injected into skin.
Check the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for
leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear,
loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical
deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before
operating.
Storage
Storing the Plow
1.
Grease any exposed chrome or nitro bar on the
lift cylinders.
2.
Drive the snowplow to your storage location
and remove the plow; refer to
.
3.
Pull the coupler tower forward until the lift
cylinder is completely compressed.
4.
Apply dielectric grease to all of the wire harness
connectors and install the dust caps.
5.
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
6.
Loosen the trip-return springs.
7.
Grease the coupler spring pins.
Removing the Plow from
Storage
1.
Check the plow for cracked welds.
2.
Check the torque of all fasteners, pins, retainers,
nuts, and bolts; tighten as necessary.
3.
Check the hydraulic lines and hoses for cracks
or leaks.
4.
Check the cutting edge for wear.
5.
Tighten the trip-return springs.
6.
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
7.
Grease the coupler spring pins.
8.
Apply dielectric grease to all of the wire harness
connectors.
9.
Attach the plow to the vehicle; refer to
the Snowplow (page 9)
.
10.
Move the plow through its range of motion to
check the hydraulic cylinder rods.
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