Plow Lifts Slowly 7
PLOW LIFTS SLOWLY
Perform all initial inspections and checks listed on page 2 before beginning test procedure.
PLOW LIFTS SLOWLY
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE NORMAL.
DOES PLOW LIFT FULLY UP IN APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS?
Remove, inspect and clean Adjustable
Relief Valve. See page 14.
Adjust pressure. See page 31-32.
Does plow lift fully up in approximately 2
seconds?
Check fittings and lift cylinder hose for ob
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structions. Remove lift cylinder and drain
oil. Check for a binding cylinder by manu-
ally compressing and extending the cylinder.
Repair or replace as necessary.
Does plow lift fully up in approximately 2
seconds?
Yes
No
Yes
No
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Yes
No
Note:
Until pump system warms, slow functioning of the V-Plow will occur in extremely cold tempera-
tures unless a high quality oil that is appropriate for the temperatures in which you will be plow-
ing snow is used. See chart below.
Note:
Ensure vehicle battery is fully charged and alternator output is 13.6 Volts minimum with engine
running and no accessories on.
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DWG NO. 3066
WARNING: Never disconnect any hydraulic line or fitting with the unit in the raised posi
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tion. Always lower the unit and relieve pressure before removing any lines or caps. Allow
the system to cool down before draining oil or handling system components. Serious
burns can result from contact with hot oil.
