Lit. No. 52308, Rev. 06
10
May 1, 2021
3. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the
snowplow several times. With the plow in the
raised position, fully angle the plow from right
to left several times. Activate the control FLOAT
function and make sure the blade is lowered
completely to the ground. Turn the control OFF.
4. Remove the breather and check the
fl
uid
level. The
fl
uid level should be 1"–1-1/2" below
the
fi
ll hole. If additional
fl
uid is needed, add
SnowEx
®
Rapid Action Hydraulic Fluid rated
to –40°F (–40°C), or other
fl
uid conforming to
Military Speci
fi
cation MIL-H-5606 A, such as
Mobil Aero HFA or Shell AeroShell
®
Fluid 4 until
fl
uid is 1"–1-1/2" below the
fi
ll hole.
NOTE: Loosen the breather slowly to relieve any
pressure in the reservoir.
NOTE: Add
fl
uid only when all rams are retracted
and blade is resting fully on the ground.
5. Replace and tighten the breather.
HYDRAULIC UNIT
The hydraulic system comes from the factory
preassembled, partially
fi
lled, and fully tested.
1. Attach the snowplow to the vehicle according to
the instructions on the back of the blade.
2. Remove the cover from the hydraulic unit. Remove
and discard the factory-installed pipe plug from
the top of the reservoir and install the breather.
OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
AeroShell
®
is a registered trademark (
®
) of Shell Oil Company.
CAUTION
Do not mix di
ff
erent types of hydraulic
fl
uid.
Some
fl
uids are not compatible and may
cause performance problems and product
damage.
WARNING
Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being
raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand
between vehicle and blade or directly in front
of the blade. If the blade hits or drops on you,
you could be seriously injured.
Breather
Drain Plug
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the control OFF whenever the
snowplow is not in use. The power indicator
light will turn OFF.
