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Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14

August 15, 2011

OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The Insta-Act

hydraulic unit's valve manifold

includes relief valves to prevent damage to the

blade or vehicle if an obstacle is hit at either end
of the blade. When force against the blade causes
the pressure

in an extended ram

to exceed

Reservoir

Drain

Plug

Quill

Valve
Manifold

Breather/Fill Plug

Motor

Fill
Plug

Drain Plug

Reservoir

Valve

Manifold

Straight Blades

Breather

Quill

Motor

XtremeV™ Blades

Breather

Quill

Reservoir

Valve

Manifold

Motor
Relay

Motor

Drain

Cap

Fill

Plug

HT Series™ Blades

Summary of Contents for Minute Mount 2 system

Page 1: ...S MANUAL Original Instructions August 15 2011 Lit No 44224 Rev 14 This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow 08 09 2011 10 28 17 ...

Page 2: ...aler Address _______________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model Year ___________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model Year _________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type Size ___________________________________________ Weight ___________ lb kg Ballast No ___ Yes ___ Amount____________lb kg Insta A...

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Page 4: ...a Act Hydraulic Units 24 System Capacity 26 Pump Motor Specifications 26 Straight Blades 26 HT Series Blades 26 XtremeV Blades 26 XLS Blades 26 Cab Controls 27 Straight Blade Controls 28 HT Series Controls 29 XtremeV XLS Controls 30 Accessories and Options 31 Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle 34 Operating Your Snowplow 37 Controls 37 Straight Blade Hand Held Control 37 Straight Blade Joystick Control ...

Page 5: ...ason Check 88 Postseason Maintenance 89 Maintenance and Adjustment 90 XtremeV Cutting Edge Wear and Leveling Adjustment Procedure 92 Hydraulic System 94 Fluid Level 94 Annual Fluid Change 96 Air Removal HT Series Straight Blades 100 XtremeV Blades 101 XLS Blades 102 Hose or Fitting Replacement 103 Procedure for Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 104 Fuse Replacement 105 Vehicle 106 Recycle 10...

Page 6: ...t hydraulic unit and blade both have a serial number Record these serial numbers on the Snowplow Owner Data Sheet at the front of this manual to refer to when necessary When service is necessary bring your snowplow to your local FISHER outlet They know your snowplow best and are interested in your complete satisfaction The illustrations found in this manual represent typical components They may no...

Page 7: ...r sales outlet SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS NOTE Indicates a situation or action that can lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle or other property Other useful information can also be described WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result ...

Page 8: ...Lit No 44224 Rev 14 9 August 15 2011 SAFETY Instruction Labels or Warning Caution Label XLS Blades Only both sides Multiple Pinch Points Label ...

Page 9: ...5 2011 SAFETY Code Definition YY 2 Digit Year MM 2 Digit Month DD 2 Digit Day LL 2 Digit Location Code XXXX 4 Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5 Digit Blade Assembly PN YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ ZZZZZ zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ Serial Number Label ...

Page 10: ...ectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury WARNING Remove blade assembly before placing vehicle on hoist CAUTION Read Owner s Manual before operating or servicing snowplow WARNING Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the blade and ballast The rating label is found on the driver side vehicle door cornerpost CAUTION Plowing speed should not ex...

Page 11: ...njury If you are injured by hydraulic fluid get medical attention immediately SAFETY FUSES The FISHER electrical and hydraulic systems contain several automotive blade style fuses If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start a...

Page 12: ...isher rated BC handy for flammable liquids and electrical fires FIRE AND EXPLOSION Be careful when using gasoline Do not use gasoline to clean parts Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or flame CELL PHONES A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to ...

Page 13: ...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 acid which burns skin eyes and clothing Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes Breathing these fumes even in low concentrations can cause dea...

Page 14: ...endations before installation The Kit Selection Guide has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements FISHER Kit Selection Guide eMatch is based on available vehicle capacity for snowplow equipment on a representative vehicle equipped with options commonly used for plowing and with 300 lb of front seat occupant weight Weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted above 300 lb but vehicle with sno...

Page 15: ...t it be secured properly behind the rear axle A ballast retainer kit is available from your FISHER outlet PN 62849 NOTE The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast See your FISHER outlet for the correct amount of ballast required Include the weight of the retainer as part of the ballast requirement Sand bags are recommended for use as ballast Position and secure ballast as ...

Page 16: ...he instructions supplied FISHER outlets are trained to perform this and other services for your snowplow Most of the snowplow mount can now be removed easily from the truck when it s not being used for plowing By removing the headgear lift arm and headlamps every time you remove the snowplow you eliminate over 100 lb of weight on the front suspension and tires resulting in less wear all year long ...

Page 17: ...trucks As truck manufacturers reduce vehicle weight to increase fuel efficiency plowers struggle to find a legitimate rugged hard working snowplow that BLADES The FISHER difference the integral trip edge design is incorporated into all Minute Mount 2 system blades When the blade strikes an obstacle only the edge trips not the entire blade When the obstacle is cleared the edge returns to its normal...

Page 18: ...lications Carbon steel reversible cutting edge rubber deflectors and wear curb shoe kits sold separately matches their 1 2 ton truck specifications The HT Series snowplow is the answer Carbon steel cutting edges 3 8 1 2 1 poly cutting edge rubber deflector poly SnoFoil assembly curb guards and cast iron shoes are sold separately SD Series Available in 6 9 and 7 1 2 widths the FISHER SD series snow...

Page 19: ...d to minimize spilloff and effectively use the entire blade width MC Series Designed for trucks in the 17 000 27 500 GVW range these FISHER 9 and 10 snowplows are now available with the Minute Mount 2 system Built for municipalities and contractors who need to clear parking lots narrow streets and intersections both blades include a trip edge design 8 center punched reversible cutting edge 2 x 10 ...

Page 20: ...R Insta Act hydraulic unit and the lift arm The lift ram raises and lowers the blade by moving the lift arm and lift chain The jack when lowered supports the snowplow during and after its removal from the vehicle A FRAME T FRAME Straight Blade HT Series A Frame The A frame is attached to the blade assembly with a centered pivot pin HT Series A frames use a center screw The pivot pin allows the bla...

Page 21: ... MS 637 289 8 HD Snowplow MS 717 325 8 1 2 HD Snowplow MS 731 332 9 HD Snowplow MS 745 338 7 1 2 XBLADE Snowplow SS 742 337 8 XBLADE Snowplow SS 790 358 8 XBLADE Snowplow Poly 721 327 8 1 2 XBLADE Snowplow SS 813 369 9 XBLADE Snowplow SS 835 379 9 XBLADE Snowplow Poly 757 343 7 1 2 XtremeV Snowplow 849 385 8 1 2 XtremeV Snowplow 899 408 9 1 2 XtremeV Snowplow 1013 459 8 10 XLS Snowplow 985 447 9 M...

Page 22: ...re turned ON When the electrical plugs are disconnected the headlamps will automatically switch to vehicle headlamps when they are turned ON Replacement parts are available through your local FISHER outlet WARNING Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights MOUNT KITS Fisher Engineering has designed a mount kit for most vehicles Due to the differences between vehic...

Page 23: ...nto 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 activated when the blade is in FLOAT and is factory set See your sales outlet for adjustment The HT Series blade is raised in approximately 4 seconds and angled side to side in approximately 3 seconds Fill Plug Dra...

Page 24: ...endently or as a single unit The XtremeV blade is raised in approximately 2 seconds and angled side to side in approximately 2 seconds The XLS blade is raised in approximately 2 seconds and angled side to side in approximately 2 seconds Each wing extends and retracts individually in approximately 2 seconds XtremeV Blades Breather Quill Reservoir Valve Manifold Motor Relay Motor Drain Cap Fill Plug...

Page 25: ...elief Valves 4 5 dia 1 5 kW Motor 0 000652 gal rev Pump Hydraulic Hose 1 4 SAE 100R1 and 3 8 SAE 100R17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW System Capacity Insta Act Unit Reservoir 1 3 4 quarts Insta Act System Total 2 3 8 to 2 3 4 quarts Pump Motor Specifications Straight Blades 12 volt DC with Connection 1700 1800 psi Pump Relief Valve 2500 4050 psi Angling Relief Valve 4 5 dia 1 5 kW Motor 0 000477 g...

Page 26: ...has its own ON OFF switch with an indicator light to show when the control is powered up Your vehicle ignition key switch controls a fused circuit that powers your cab control directly from the battery The ON OFF switch on the cab control allows you to turn OFF the control and prevent blade movement even when the ignition switch is ON The control ON OFF switch serves as an emergency stop if requir...

Page 27: ...RAIGHT BLADE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Controls ON OFF Button Emergency Stop Power Indicator Light red Power Indicator Light red Straight Blade Hand Held Control Straight Blade Joystick Control ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop ...

Page 28: ...t 15 2011 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW HT Series Blade Controls with SECURITY GUARD System Power Indicator Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop HT Series Hand Held Control HT Series Joystick Control ...

Page 29: ...5 2011 XtremeV XLS Blade Controls with SECURITY GUARD System GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Power Indicator Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop XtremeV XLS Hand Held Control XtremeV XLS Joystick Control ...

Page 30: ...p of the blade It fits FISHER SD and HD series blades Easily installed and attractively priced RUBBER DEFLECTOR Attaches to HT Series SD HD XBLADE MC XtremeV and XLS series blades The flexible deflector keeps fluffy snow from flowing over the top of the blade Easily installed and attractively priced REPLACEABLE CARBON STEEL CUTTING EDGE These cutting edges are made of high carbon steel and bolt on...

Page 31: ...e surfaces are rocky and or abrasive hard pack gravel antiwear shoes offer maximum protection against blade and or base angle wear Available for the HT Series SD series XtremeV and XLS snowplows WEAR CURB SHOE KIT Available for the XBLADE series only these shoes offer two different types of wear protection The flat bottom section protects the cutting edge surface from wear against rough surfaces A...

Page 32: ...ounting auxiliary fog lights not included PLOW PARKA This plow cover is constructed of heavy duty nylon and includes a gathered elastic band sewn into the bottom edge for a tight weather resistant fit This long lasting cover takes just seconds to install and provides protection for your snowplow s electrical and hydraulic systems DIELECTRIC GREASE Specially formulated to protect all your electrica...

Page 33: ...the snowplow Worn or damaged components could allow the snowplow to drop unexpectedly NOTE The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the snowplow NOTE Use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion on all connections Attaching Steps 1 Pull pin release handle and push down to pull out connecting pins 2 Drive vehicle slowly to engage pushplates into attachment arms HT Series...

Page 34: ...to fully engage pushplates 5 Pull out jack lock Push pin release handle into stop HT Series Blades Push up on jack retract lever Jack will raise automatically Pull jack lock out rotate jack into up position and engage jack lock Stop here attaching is complete 6 While holding jack lock out use jack handle to raise jack fully Release jack lock 7 Attach all electrical connectors PUSH Attachment Arm J...

Page 35: ...WPLOW TO VEHICLE OFF ON Jack raised Jack Lock Pin Release Handle raised PUSH Headgear Push Bar Headlamp Bracket Pushplate Jack lowered Jack Retract Lever Jack Lock Pin Release Handle lowered Attachment Arm Connecting Pin HT Series Attach Detach Diagram ...

Page 36: ...he ON OFF button operates as an emergency stop if required OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always push the ON OFF button to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF Power Indicator Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop Float Light green Function Time Outs All control functions except LOWER FLOAT ...

Page 37: ...o turn the control ON and OFF Turn the control OFF power indicator light OFF to lock the blade in place This prevents accidental movement of the blade RAISE Press this button to raise the snowplow and to cancel FLOAT mode Function times out after 4 8 seconds LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press LOWER button and hold for 3 4 second...

Page 38: ...d control lever in RAISE ANGLE LEFT or ANGLE RIGHT position after blade has reached desired position To do so will use excess current and overheat components ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop Power Indicator Light red 2 Move the ON OFF switch on the side of the control to the ON position The power indicator light glows red indicating the control is ON The power indicator light glows red whenever the co...

Page 39: ...ver down back to lower the snowplow Release the lever to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Move the control lever down back and hold for 3 4 second to activate the FLOAT mode Blade will lower to ground surface and follow contour of surface as it dips or raises Cancel the FLOAT mode by momentarily placing the control in the RAISE position turning the control OFF or turning the vehicle ignition OFF...

Page 40: ...cy Stop FLOAT Light green HT Series Fish Stik HAND HELD CONTROL 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or ACCESSORY position 2 Press the ON OFF button on the control The power indicator light glows red indicating the control is ON The power indicator light glows red whenever the control and the vehicle ignition switch are both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed T...

Page 41: ...pressed will result in the blade movements described in the table Function Description of Operation RAISE Press this button to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode Function times out after 4 8 seconds LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release the button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press the LOWER button and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the ...

Page 42: ...gle the blade to the left Function times out after 9 6 seconds NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD System 1 2 3 4 The four round buttons located to the left and right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will operate the SECURITY GUARD system See SECURITY GUARD System in this section for more i...

Page 43: ...ows red whenever the control and the vehicle ignition switch are both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed The ON OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always move the ON OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW L R RAISE LOWER O...

Page 44: ...he control after a shutdown move the ON OFF switch to OFF then back to ON Smooth Stop The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a stop when the lever returns to center position This results in smoother operation reduces the shock to the hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life Control Lever Movement From the center position the control lever can be moved in one of eight 8 di...

Page 45: ... after 4 8 seconds 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 and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper right corner of the control face will illuminate The blade will lower to the ground surface and follow the contour of th...

Page 46: ...right Function times out after 9 6 seconds NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release the lever to the center position then move back into the desired function SECURITY GUARD System 1 2 3 4 Moving the control lever from the center position toward any of the four digits on the face of the control body will operate the SECURITY GUARD system See SECURITY GUAR...

Page 47: ...es as an emergency stop if required Function Time Outs All control functions except LOWER FLOAT time out stop automatically after a period of time This is to limit the amount of electrical energy required from the vehicle NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again RAISE LOWER R L ON OFF FLOAT 1 3 2 4 S C O O P R E T R A C T W IN G W ...

Page 48: ...ll result in the blade movements described in the table Function Description of Operation RAISE Press this button to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode Function times out after 4 0 XtremeV or 3 5 seconds XLS LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release the button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press the LOWER button and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT ligh...

Page 49: ... left wing extends XtremeV Function times out after 3 0 XtremeV or 3 25 seconds XLS NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again Scoop Retract Vee Blade Position The two round buttons located to the left and right of the RAISE button move both wings at the same time into the blade positions described in the following table Function Des...

Page 50: ...ft wing The first time the button is pressed after the control is turned ON or another function is used the wing will extend Repeated use of the same button without using another function results in movement in the opposite direction from the previous movement Function times out after 3 0 XtremeV 3 25 XLS IN or 3 75 seconds XLS OUT R WING WING IN OUT Press this button on the right side of the cont...

Page 51: ...he control and the vehicle ignition switch are both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed The ON OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always move the ON OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW L R RAISE LOWER ON OFF FLOAT SCOOP ...

Page 52: ...he control after a shutdown move the ON OFF switch to OFF then back to ON Smooth Stop The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a stop when the lever returns to center position This results in smoother operation reduces the shock to the hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life Control Lever Movement From the center position the control lever can be moved in one of eight 8 di...

Page 53: ... the FLOAT mode Function times out after 3 5 XLS or 4 0 seconds XtremeV 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 and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper right corner of the control face will illuminate The blade will low...

Page 54: ... 0 XtremeV or 3 25 seconds XLS NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release the lever to the center position then move back into the desired function Scoop Retract Vee Blade Position Moving the control lever from the center position toward the word SCOOP or RETRACT VEE on the face of the control body will cause both wings to move at the same time into the fo...

Page 55: ...ription of Operation L WING WING IN OUT Move the control lever toward the left side of LOWER on the control face to move the left wing The first time the lever is moved into the slot after the control is turned ON or another function is used the wing will extend Repeated use of lever in the same slot without using another function results in movement in the opposite direction from the previous mov...

Page 56: ...tion process 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or ACCESSORY position It is not necessary to start the vehicle 2 Verify the control power indicator is OFF If the power indicator light is red the control is ON Move the ON OFF switch to OFF or push the ON OFF button to turn the control OFF 3 To activate the SECURITY GUARD mode move the control lever to the 1 position or press the 1 button ...

Page 57: ...curity code Once you have entered your 4 digit security code the FLOAT light will stop flashing and The power indicator light will turn OFF This indicates that your 4 digit security code is entered and stored in the SECURITY GUARD system 4 Once a 4 digit security code is established and the plow vehicle electrical connection are lost disconnected the SECURITY GUARD system will recognize any contro...

Page 58: ... position 2 If the snowplow is locked the control power indicator light will be flashing at a fast rate unlock the snowplow by following the Manual Unlock procedure 3 Move the ON OFF switch to the OFF position or push the ON OFF button to switch the control OFF Verify that the power indicator light is OFF 4 With the control OFF move the control lever to the 2 position or press the 2 button four co...

Page 59: ... to enter the security code before the snowplow can be activated Once the security code is established the SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a control with the same security code is attached and does not require a manual unlock to activate the snowplow The system will recognize the control as safe and will automatically unlock The SECURITY GUARD system is only fully functional with joystick co...

Page 60: ...rance during transport place the blade halfway between the straight and retracted vee positions The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport The XtremeV snowplow can be used in five basic plowing positions Straight Blade Move both wings to form a straight blade for wide path plowing or stacking snow ...

Page 61: ...WPLOW Angled Blade Move one wing OUT and the other wing IN to form an angled blade in either direction for general plowing and widening Retracted Vee Blade Move both wings IN towards the vehicle for initial break through plowing and plowing paths or walkways ...

Page 62: ...TING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Move both wings OUT away from the vehicle to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff Dogleg Blade Move one wing to straight blade position and the other OUT to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows ...

Page 63: ...ERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XLS BLADE POSITIONS The XLS snowplow can be used in four basic plowing positions NOTE Always transport the XLS snowplow with both wings fully retracted Retracted Blade Move both wings IN to form a standard straight blade ...

Page 64: ...5 2011 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Move both wings OUT and ahead of the vehicle to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff Extended Blade Move both wings OUT straight for an extra wide blade for clearing large areas ...

Page 65: ...Lit No 44224 Rev 14 66 August 15 2011 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Dogleg Blade Move one wing to extended blade position and the other OUT to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows ...

Page 66: ... and disconnecting the electrical plugs should switch between the vehicle and snowplow headlamps as follows Electrical plugs DISCONNECTED Vehicle headlamps function normally Electrical plugs CONNECTED Vehicle headlamp functions transfer to the snowplow headlamps On some DRL systems both the vehicle and snowplow headlamps will function Aiming the Headlamps Aim the snowplow headlamps with the snowpl...

Page 67: ...The bottom surface of the shoe should be 1 4 1 2 below the cutting edge For hard surfaces concrete or asphalt The bottom surface of the shoe should be even with the cutting edge OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WARNING Blade can drop unexpectedly Place blade on jack stands Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury CAUTION Do not store unused spacers on top of the shoe holder This could damag...

Page 68: ... NOT store unused spacers on top of the shoe holder 1 Raise the blade 1 off the road surface turn the control OFF and from in front of the blade place jack stands or sturdy blocking under the cutting edge 2 Turn the control ON and lower the blade onto the jack stands or blocking Turn the control and vehicle ignition OFF 3 Remove the linchpin and slide the antiwear shoe down and out of the shoe hol...

Page 69: ...le if an obstacle is hit at either end of the blade When force against the blade causes the pressure in an extended ram to exceed Reservoir Drain Plug Quill Valve Manifold Breather Fill Plug Motor Fill Plug Drain Plug Reservoir Valve Manifold Straight Blades Breather Quill Motor XtremeV Blades Breather Quill Reservoir Valve Manifold Motor Relay Motor Drain Cap Fill Plug HT Series Blades ...

Page 70: ...ay Turn the control OFF Remove the fill plug HT Series Blades Fill the reservoir to within 2 1 2 from the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug XtremeV XLS and other Straight Blades Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions see Hydraulic System Annual Fluid Change in the Maintenance section of this manual XLS...

Page 71: ...he top cover retainer remove the bottom cover retainer and remove the rear cover Straight Blades XtremeV Blades Quill XLS Blades Top Cover Retainer Bottom Cover Retainer Quill Quill HT Series Blades BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade drop zone when it is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade If the blade h...

Page 72: ...ressure setting of the HT Series blade s scrape lock feature The snowplow must be attached to the vehicle and the snowplow battery cable and lighting harness must be connected before beginning this procedure 1 Park the vehicle on a smooth level hard surface such as concrete Lower the blade to the ground and turn the control OFF Leave the snowplow attached to the vehicle Turn the vehicle ignition t...

Page 73: ...lic gauge pressure reading as the blade is rising The pressure can only be read as the blade is rising It may be necessary to perform this process more than once to obtain an accurate reading The recommended pressure is 350 psi CAUTION Never operate the unit while adjusting the scrape lock valve Doing so will damage the scrape lock valve O rings 5 Using a Tee fitting install a 500 600 psi gauge in...

Page 74: ... Once the recommended pressure is obtained lower the blade completely and turn the control OFF Turn the vehicle ignition to the OFF position 13 Disconnect the snowplow battery cable from the vehicle battery cable 14 Loosen the breather fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir 15 Remove the hydraulic testing Tee fitting and gauge from the lift ram base hose 16 Reconnect the lift ra...

Page 75: ...way from the radiator If this occurs stop the vehicle and raise lower or angle the snowplow slightly to correct overheating NOTE Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab when the snowplow is attached TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW NOTE For XtremeV blades use care when driving or entering driveways with the snowplow in the retracted vee position The outer ends of the cutting edges could contact the grou...

Page 76: ... or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and then drive or plow 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 ...

Page 77: ...nder snow to prevent damage to product or property WARNING Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window Sudden stops or protruding objects could cause personal injury PLOWING SNOW OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW If you are tired pull off in a safe place and rest Keep your windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean to see around you Dress properly for the weather Wear layers of clothing as you get ...

Page 78: ... sure you know of any obstructions hidden beneath the snow such as bumper stops in parking lots curbs sidewalk edges shrubs fences or pipes sticking up from the ground If unfamiliar with the area to be plowed have someone familiar with the area point out obstacles 2 If possible and you have good visibility plow during the storm rather than letting snow accumulate 3 Do not exceed 10 mph 16 km h whe...

Page 79: ...he initial pass For XtremeV blades move the blade into the fully retracted vee position and make an initial pass 2 Bite into the edges using only partial blade width until job is cut down to size for full blade plowing Rule of thumb 6 of snow plow with entire blade width 9 of snow plow with 3 4 blade width 12 of snow plow with 1 2 of the blade For XLS blades in scoop position plow all depths with ...

Page 80: ...ehicle to the building and plow forward removing the remaining snow from the driveway Check municipal ordinances for proper disposal of snow Clearing Parking Lots 1 Clear areas in front of buildings first With blade raised drive up to the building Drop blade and back drag the snow away from building When snow is clear of the buildings turn the vehicle around and push snow away from the buildings t...

Page 81: ...CK VEHICLE Do not use any snowplow components as an attaching point when retrieving towing or winching a disabled or stuck vehicle 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 could result in serious personal injury ...

Page 82: ...OTE The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the snowplow During the off season the control can be removed Disconnect the connector in the cab and store the control in the glove box of the vehicle Detaching Steps 1 Place control in LOWER FLOAT to put blade down 2 Pull and hold jack lock out Jack will drop to ground Then pull pin release handle away from stop and jack ...

Page 83: ...age connecting pins Make sure connecting pins are fully retracted If unable to push headgear from in front of blade stand in front of headgear on the driver s side and push headlamp bracket HT Series Blades Stand in front of blade While pushing the Headgear Push Bar toward the vehicle with left hand pull Pin Release Handle down to disengage Connecting Pins Make sure Connecting Pins are fully retra...

Page 84: ...ck raised Jack Lock Pin Release Handle raised PUSH Headgear Push Bar Headlamp Bracket Pushplate Jack lowered Jack Retract Lever Jack Lock Pin Release Handle lowered Attachment Arm Connecting Pin HT Series Attach Detach Diagram NOTE Place electrical plugs in storage position The driver side and center plug on 3 plug electrical systems are joined for storage The passenger side and 2 plug systems are...

Page 85: ...SAE pertinent to headlamp aiming in specification SAE J599d 3 Prepare vehicle for headlamp aim or inspection Before checking beam aim the inspector will a Remove ice or mud from under fenders b Set tire inflation pressures to the values specified on vehicle information label c Check springs for sag or broken leaves d See that there is no load in the vehicle other than the driver and ballast as spe...

Page 86: ... the top edge of the high intensity zone of the snowplow lower beam below the horizontal centerline and the left edge of the high intensity zone on the vertical centerline for each snowplow headlamp Refer to the diagram below Vertical Centerline ahead of DS Snowplow Headlamp Align with Vehicle Centerline Vertical Centerline ahead of PS Snowplow Headlamp Screen Located 25 Feet from Snowplow Headlam...

Page 87: ...e to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury Drain hydraulic system and refill with recommended hydraulic fluid For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions see Hydraulic System Annual Fluid Change in this section of the manual Replace worn or damaged parts Check all mounting points and tighten fasteners on both snowplow an...

Page 88: ... of the rams to prevent rust MAINTENANCE Inspect and test your battery Recharge or replace as 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 preventing it from moving under harsh plowing conditions CAUTION Servicing the trip springs without special...

Page 89: ...eason 1 Make sure all fasteners mounting bolts and hydraulic connections are tight MAINTENANCE 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 could result in serious personal injury Lubricate all pivot points for example connecti...

Page 90: ...l plugs and seals for hydraulic fluid leaks Repair as necessary 4 Lubricate all moving parts especially the connecting pin extractors for ease of operation Not doing so will make operation of the mount difficult and possibly damage components Apply grease here MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your snowplow is designed to be moved into a storage location using your vehicle and plow attaching system ...

Page 91: ...ld be used as the cutting edges begin to wear in order to maintain an even wear pattern across both cutting edges and provide good scraping action 1 Snowplow must be installed on a properly ballasted vehicle in the correct configuration 2 Vehicle and snowplow must be on a level surface 3 Place the blade wings in the scoop position on the ground with no tension on the lift chain 4 Remove the rear p...

Page 92: ...ng edge should be contacting the level surface across the full length of the cutting edge 7 Verify that the cutting edges remain in full contact with the ground while the wings are shifted from the scoop position to a retracted vee position Complete this procedure as often as required to provide even cutting edge wear Replace the cutting edge s on your XtremeV blade when worn to within 1 of the ca...

Page 93: ...UTION Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic fluid Some fluids are not compatible and may cause performance problems and product damage HT Series Blades With the system attached to the vehicle activate the control Lower the blade to the ground and turn OFF the control Remove the fill plug Fill the reservoir to within 2 1 2 of the top of the fill hole Replace the fill plug Drain Plug HT Series Bla...

Page 94: ...ed to the vehicle activate the control For straight blades any angle will do but for XtremeV and XLS blades move blade wings to the fully retracted vee position Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way Turn the control OFF Remove the fill plug Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug For fluid recommendations see the followi...

Page 95: ... condensation buildup during the non snowplow season 3 Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way Not required for HT Series blades Turn the control OFF NOTE Loosen the fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir 4 Remove the drain plug located in the bottom of the hydraulic reservoir for straight blades or the drain cap located on the fitting ...

Page 96: ... you could be seriously injured illustrations and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Replacement instructions 8 Manually angle the blade fully in each direction to remove fluid from the angle rams Do not allow the hose s from the extending ram or the opposite side of the ram XtremeV blades only to take fluid back in 9 Reconnect the angle ram hoses to the proper fittings Reinstall all protective hose wraps ...

Page 97: ...4 98 August 15 2011 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for SD Series Straight Blades DS Angle Hose Lift Hose PS Angle Hose To DS Angle Ram To PS Angle Ram To Lift Ram Base To Lift Ram Rod Hose Routing for HT Series Straight Blades ...

Page 98: ...ng Rod inside To DS Angle Ram To PS Angle Ram To DS Wing Base outside To DS Wing Rod inside To PS Wing Base outside To Lift Ram Hose Routing for XtremeV Blades From Passenger Side Rod Front From Driver Side Base Rear From Passenger Side Base Rear From Lift Ram From Driver Side Rod Front ...

Page 99: ... raise blade during fill process as this may cause pump cavitation AeroShell is a registered trademark of Shell Oil Company Air Removal HT Series and Straight Blades 11 Turn the control ON and completely angle the blade to the left and right several times Turn the control OFF 12 Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug NOTE Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any pre...

Page 100: ...de wing several times With all rams fully retracted turn the control OFF 12 Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug NOTE Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir 13 Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the passenger side wing 14 HT Series Blades Fill the reservoir to within 2 1 2 from the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug All other Straig...

Page 101: ...he fill plug MAINTENANCE 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 Air Removal XLS Blades 11 Turn the control ON and completely extend and retract the driver side wing several times Repeat for the passenger side wing With the wing and lift rams fully retracted turn the control OFF 12 F...

Page 102: ...ys turn the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF Hose or Fitting Replacement DO NOT use thread sealant tape on hoses or fittings This could damage the product Follow recommended replacement procedures for fittings and hoses 1 Lower the snowplow completely and turn the control OFF NOTE Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoi...

Page 103: ...ngs or hoses This could damage product Always use two wrenches to ensure proper tightening of fittings and hoses Use the following procedure to install SAE O ring fittings in valve block and rams 1 Turn the jam nut on the fitting as far back as possible 2 Lubricate the O ring with clean hydraulic fluid 3 Screw the fitting into the port by hand until the washer contacts the port face and shoulder o...

Page 104: ...yle fuses The snowplow park turn and control power is covered by fuses in the under hood snowplow wiring The control fuse is hot when the vehicle ignition switch is ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed See the Harness Diagram applicable to the electrical system on your snowplow at the end of this manual for fuse ratings and locations The XtremeV hydraulic unit harness sy...

Page 105: ...has performed its useful life the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum Hydraulic fluid shall be disposed according to local regulations Balance of parts made of plastic shall be disposed of in a customary manner EMERGENCY PARTS TOOLS 2 10 Adjustable Wrenches 1 Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver 1 Pair of Common Pliers 1 20 30 TORX Drivers Automotive Blade Style Fuses See appl...

Page 106: ...t one of our authorized outlets for repair information or visit us online at www fisherplows com Our Web site has a complete listing of authorized outlets in your area as well as a complete library of Parts Lists Mechanic s Guides and service information to assist the qualified mechanic with repair Fisher Engineering does not recommend repairs by other than our factory trained outlets Failure to u...

Page 107: ...ness Short Plug In Harness Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Factory Vehicle Harness Vehicle Lighting Harness 11 Pin Battery Battery Cable RED BRN RED BLK ORN RED RED GRN Fire Wall 15 0 Amp Fuse Park Turn 7 5 Amp Fuse Straight Blade Control BLK ORN Vehicle Control Harness 3 Pin To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory BLK BLK ORN Motor Relay R E D STRAIGHT BLADE WIRING 4 PORT 3 PLUG SYSTEM ...

Page 108: ... not used Typical Plug In Harness Vehicle Lighting Harness 11 Pin Vehicle Control Harness 3 Pin Vehicle Headlamps Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Park Turn Lamps Factory Vehicle Harness Factory Vehicle Harness Vehicle Battery Cable Motor Relay Battery Cable To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Fire Wall 3 Port Module Non DRL or DRL 7 5 Amp Fuse Straight Blade Control RED BLK RED GRN RED BRN...

Page 109: ...le To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Fire Wall R E D Vehicle Lighting Harness 11 Pin Vehicle Control Harness Adapter Long Plug In Harness Short Plug In Harness 15 Amp Fuse Park Turn 7 5 Amp Fuse Control Isolation Module BAT XtremeV XLS WIRING 4 PORT 2 PLUG SYSTEM CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle Battery Cable is 12 vol...

Page 110: ...hicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Factory Vehicle Harness Factory Vehicle Harness Vehicle Battery Cable To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Fire Wall 3 Port Module Non DRL or DRL BAT RED BLK R E D HT Series XtremeV XLS WIRING 3 PORT 2 PLUG SYSTEM CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle Battery Ca...

Page 111: ...Lit No 44224 Rev 14 112 August 15 2011 NOTES ...

Page 112: ...ed vehicle ratings with a snowplow This product is manufactured under the following U S patents 5 353 530 5 420 480 5 638 618 5 899 007 6 253 470 6 408 549 6 944 978 7 400 058 7 430 821 7 681 334 7 737 576 7 797 859 CAN patents 2 060 425 2 184 922 2 229 783 2 356 036 and other patents pending Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories See separately printed page...

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