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August 15, 2009

Lit. No. 48593, Rev. 00

This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

Homesteader™ PERSONAL PLOW

Owner's Manual

This snowplow is for personal/homeowner use only.

Fisher Engineering, 50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841-2139 • www.

sherplows.com

A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.

CAUTION

Read this document before operating or
servicing snowplow.

Summary of Contents for Homesteader Personal Plow

Page 1: ...rlier date Homesteader PERSONAL PLOW Owner s Manual This snowplow is for personal homeowner use only Fisher Engineering 50 Gordon Drive Rockland ME 04841 2139 www fisherplows com A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS L L C CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow ...

Page 2: ...utlet Address Vehicle Model Year Snowplow Type Model Blade Width Weight lb kg Ballast No Yes Amount lb kg Hydraulic Unit Serial Number Located on hydraulic reservoir Blade Serial Number Located on back of blade OWNER INFORMATION Register your snowplow online at www fisherplows com ...

Page 3: ... local outlet They know your snowplow best and are interested in your complete satisfaction The illustrations found in this manual represent typical components They may not match your exact installation PREFACE SNOWPLOW USAGE CHECKLIST Before Plowing Have you taken all safety precautions pg 1 Do you have proper rear ballast pg 4 Is the snowplow attached properly pg 7 Do snowplow controls operate p...

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Page 5: ...8 Joystick Solenoid Control 8 Hand Held Control 9 Function Time Outs 9 Automatic Shutdown 9 Smooth Stop 9 Control Functions 9 Snowplow Headlamp Check 10 Aiming the Headlamps 10 Blade Drop Speed Adjustment 10 Transporting Snowplow 11 Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice 11 Plowing Snow 12 General Instructions 12 Hard Packed Snow 12 Deep Snow 12 Clearing Driveways 12 Parking With Snowplow Attached 13...

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Page 7: ...nsion pull connecting pin out on one side and twist pin handle to keep pin retracted Repeat procedure for other connecting pin 4 Disconnect all electrical cables DETACH INSTRUCTIONS 1 Put blade on ground using LOWER FLOAT on snowplow control Leave control ON and in FLOAT 2 Attach jacks Loosen jack handle put jack on ground and raise jack sleeve until fully engaging jack retainer Tighten jack handl...

Page 8: ...Hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause skin injection injury If you are injured by hydraulic fluid get medical attention immediately SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury and or equipment and property damage Read and understand labels and the Owner s Manual before installing operating or making adjustments WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked Te...

Page 9: ...16 7 17 35 60 95 155 These torque values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instruction CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery When charging or working near a battery always cover your face and protect your eyes and also provide ventilation Batteries contain sulfuric a...

Page 10: ...tructions Available capacity 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 BALLAST REQUIREMENTS Ballast additional weight is an important part of qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility R...

Page 11: ...equires no headlamp wire splicing These headlamps conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS When the snowplow plugs are connected the vehicle headlamps when turned ON automatically switch to the snowplow headlamps When the electrical plugs are disconnected during snowplow removal the snowplow headlamps automatically switch back to the vehicle headlamps TRUCK MOUNT KIT A truck mount k...

Page 12: ...blade scrape lock circuitry built into it This feature resists the tendency a snowplow has to float up as larger amounts of snow build up in front of it while plowing deep snow or stacking snow into piles This feature is factory set See your sales outlet for adjustment System Capacity Unit reservoir 1 3 4 quarts System total 2 1 8 quarts 12V DC with connection 1750 psi pump relief valve 4000 psi a...

Page 13: ...sion on all connections NOTE Use lubricant on connecting pins to ensure ease of attach detach 1 Make certain both connecting pins are fully retracted 2 Drive vehicle slowly to completely insert attachment arms into receiver assembly slots WARNING Inspect snowplow components and fasteners for wear or damage whenever attaching or detaching the snowplow Worn or damaged components could allow the snow...

Page 14: ...m Turn the control OFF to lock the blade in place This prevents accidental movement of the blade RAISE Move the control lever toward the top of the control body to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode LOWER Move the control lever toward the bottom of the control body to lower the snowplow Release the lever to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Move the control lever to the LOWER position a...

Page 15: ...ade movements described in the table OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLOAT ON OFF RAISE LOWER L E F T R I G H T Power Indicato Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop Float Light green WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always push button to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The control indicator light will turn off Button Description of Operation ON OFF Press this...

Page 16: ...transport position See Aiming Headlamp Beams in the Maintenance section for instructions Aim the vehicle headlamps with the snowplow removed from the vehicle BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT The quill in the front of the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed NOTE The blade will not drop when quill is fully tightened clockwise Turn OFF the plow control turn the quill 1 8 turn outward counterclockw...

Page 17: ...l 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 difficult braking which can cause you to slide out of control Here are some tips for driving in these conditions Drive defensively Do not drink then drive or plow snow Plow or drive on...

Page 18: ...iwear shoes so that the cutting edge comes into direct contact with the pavement 2 Use lowest gear to place maximum power behind cutting edge 3 An angled blade is more effective for removing hard packed snow Deep Snow 1 Shear off top layers by plowing with the blade raised 3 to 4 inches for the initial pass 2 Bite into the edges using only partial blade width until job is cut down to size for full...

Page 19: ...e blade to the ground WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked Keep 8 clear of blade drop zone Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this can result in serious personal injury AFTER PLOWING TOWING DISABLED OR STUCK VEHICLES Do not use any snowplow components as an attaching point when retrieving t...

Page 20: ...RAGE DETACHING SNOWPLOW NOTE The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the snowplow 1 Put blade on ground using LOWER FLOAT on snowplow control Leave control ON and in FLOAT 2 Attach jacks Loosen jack handle put jack on ground and raise jack sleeve until fully engaging jack retainer Tighten jack handle Repeat for other jack 3 While pushing plow gear toward vehicle to r...

Page 21: ...vehicle on a level surface 25 feet in front of a matte white screen such as a garage door The screen should be perpendicular both to the ground and to the vehicle centerline 2 The vehicle should be equipped for normal operation The snowplow blade should be in place and in raised position Below are steps listed by the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE pertinent to headlamp aiming in specification...

Page 22: ...dy Clean and tighten all electrical connections and coat with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion Check hydraulic system for leaks and cracked or damaged hoses Drain hydraulic system and refill with recommended hydraulic fluid For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions see Annual Fluid Change in the Hydraulic System section of this Owner s Manual Replace worn or defective parts Check all...

Page 23: ...n each direction to remove fluid from the angle rams Do not allow the hose from the extending ram to take fluid back in 7 Reconnect the angle ram hoses to the proper fittings 8 Remove breather Fill reservoir to 1 1 2 2 from the top with FISHER High Performance Fluid to 40 F 40 C or other fluid conforming to Military Specification MIL H 5606A such as Mobil Aero HFA or Shell AeroShell Fluid 4 9 Rein...

Page 24: ...bricate O ring with clean hydraulic fluid 3 Screw fitting into port by hand until the washer contacts port face and shoulder of the jam nut threads 4 Unscrew the fitting to proper position no more than one full turn 5 Using two wrenches hold fitting body in position and tighten jam nut until the washer again contacts port face then tighten an additional 1 8 1 4 turn to lock fitting in place Final ...

Page 25: ...re shall be maintained according to manufacturer s recommendation RECYCLE When your snowplow has performed its useful life the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum Hydraulic fluid shall be disposed of according to local regulations Balance of parts made from plastic shall be disposed of in customary manner EMERGENCY PARTS TOOLS 1 10 Adjustable Wrench 1 Medium Screwdriver...

Page 26: ...ings or hoses loose or damaged Tighten or replace components or see sales outlet for repair information Fluid leaks from hydraulic system Reservoir overfilled Do not fill reservoir beyond filler plug Failed seal O ring See sales outlet for repair information Loose or damaged hydraulic fittings hoses plugs or hardware Tighten loose components See sales outlet for repair information Fluid leaks from...

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Page 28: ...o altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Fisher Engineering 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 US Patents 4 999 935 5 420 480 6 253 470 6 941 685 7 400 058 RE35 700 CAN patent 2 060 425 and other patents pending Fisher Engin...

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