7
3020310 Rev C
26.5
1/2" Threaded Rod
1/2" Washers
1/2" Washers
1/2" Nuts
Welded To Rod
1/2" Nut No Welds
Hold With Box Wrench
Use Ratchet Or
Impact Wrench
Loosen Rods Evenly Until All Spring Tension Is Released
Operating Instructions
• Before plowing make sure plow is properly attached before
moving vehicle and make sure all attachment pins are
securely in place.
• Before Plowing make sure all maintenance items in this
manual have been completed and any problems repaired.
• While plowing, the plow must be resting on the cutting edge
or running gear. Attempting to plow with all the weight
of the plow on the truck will cause serious damage to the
snowplow, and possibly overload the truck’s front axle.
• If running gear is used, raise the plow before reversing
the vehicle. Damage to the running gear and/or plow will
occur if the plow is left on the ground.
• Periodically inspect the cutting edge and running gear for
wear. Do not wear these items past their usable life. The
cutting edge should be replaced before the lower support
structure contacts the ground.
Storage and Maintenance
Maintenance:
The SnowDogg line of plows has been simply
designed for reliable service. In order to ensure the reliability
of your plow, observe the following maintenance items and
inspections:
Inspect the following daily & every 3-4 hours of operation:
• Cutting edge wear. Do not allow cutting edge to wear down
past its usable life. Failure to do so will cause damage to the
lower support structure of the moldboard.
• Running gear wear. Replace mushroom shoe as the wear
surface approaches the heads of the fasteners.
Inspect the following daily & every 8 hours of operation:
• Check fasteners and retaining devices for proper instal-
lation and tightness. Replace and re-torque fasteners as
needed.
• Check hydraulic cylinders for damage, pitting or leakage.
Repair or replace as needed.
• Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear, damage or leakage.
Repair or replace as needed.
• Grease king pin and running gear.
• Lubricate all pivot points and moving parts.
• Cycle cylinders daily to maintain a film of hydraulic oil on
the chrome rods. This film of hydraulic oil will minimize
the chances of corrosion forming on the chrome rods.
• Inspect safety decals. Replace if damaged or missing.
With proper maintenance and care your SnowDogg plow
will provide years of trouble-free service!
Storage:
1.
Repair/touch up any chipped paint or rusted areas on plow
and hitch.
2.
Apply a coating of grease to any exposed chrome on angle
and lift cylinders. This will displace water, protecting the
chrome from corrosion.
3.
Grease king pin and lubricate all the other pivot points.
4.
Use proper caps and plugs on the hydraulic fittings to
keep them clean preventing contamination from entering
hydraulic system.
5.
If stored outdoors, periodically check that drain holes on
top of moldboard are clear of obstructions and water is not
pooling on top of the moldboard.
Removal from Storage:
1.
Check all fasteners and hydraulic components for damage
and tightness.
2.
Replace and properly tighten any damaged or loose com-
ponents before operating the plow.
3.
Remove grease applied to cylinder rods for storage.
4.
Grease king pin and lubricate all the other pivot points
and moving parts.
5.
Connect plow to vehicle and adjust lift chains properly.
Compression Spring
Disassembly
Compression Spring Disassembly:
1.
To service compression spring, remove the compression
spring assembly from the plow by removing the 1” pins on
either end.
2.
Fabricate three 1/2” x 26-1/2” bolts from 1/2” threaded
rod and hex nuts as shown.
3.
Assemble the three fabricated bolts to the compression
spring assembly as shown using six 1/2” flat washers and
three 1/2” hex nuts.
4.
Tighten each long bolt evenly until the pressure is
released from the two stop bars.
5.
Remove the 5/8” hardware and stop bars from the spring
assembly.
6.
Loosen the long fabricated bolts slowly and evenly until all
the spring tension has been released.
7.
Reassemble in reverse order.
