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Operation and Maintenance Manual

SNOW PLOWS

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Page 1: ...Operation and Maintenance Manual SNOW PLOWS ...

Page 2: ...m performance vehicles used for snow plowing be equipped with Four Wheel Drive Minimum 60 Amp Alternator or larger Minimum 70 Amp Battery or larger 550 C C A Mud and Snow Tires Increased Radiator Cooling Automatic Transmission Power Brakes Power Steering Under the continuing Meyer Product Improvement Plan Meyer Products LLC reserves the right to change design details and construction without prior...

Page 3: ... 36 Genuine Meyer Parts 37 40 Meyer Warranty Back Cover Meyer Registration Card Back Cover 1 www meyerproducts com e mail info meyerproducts com SAFETY FIRST Meyer Products recommends that this manual be read cover to cover so that you are completely aware of all important safety recommendations Record your E 58H Serial Number and Moldboard Serial Number These serial numbers are printed on the E 5...

Page 4: ... to right or left 9 Clevis Frame Allows snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from vehicle in minutes 10 Lift Frame Allows for fast complete removal of front end hardware snow plow lights and hydraulic unit in one complete module 11 Attaching Pins Pull 2 blue pins to remove complete assembly 12 Lift Arm Dual Chain locks in position to lift snow plow WARNING LIFT ARM EXTENDS BEYOND BUMPER O...

Page 5: ...3 13 16 12 10 11 Blue E 58H 14 ...

Page 6: ...and be pinned in the vertical transport position when not in use Receiver Tube Cap may be placed over the driver side transport tube while the Crankstand is in use on the A Frame The Receiver Tube Cap may also be switched over to the Adjustment Tube of the A Frame when the Crankstand is mounted to the Lift Frame Storage of the Crankstand is the responsibility of the operator The stand can be store...

Page 7: ...y centering the hood of the truck to the lift arm to assure proper alignment with lift frame guide plates until contact is made Once contact is made drive forward pushing the assembly a few inches This insures the A Frame is square to the Clevis Frame for proper pin attachment Adjust the Crankstand up until the front of the truck raises slightly Twist Blue Handle Pins so that the small leg re alig...

Page 8: ...ion Remove crankstand from storage position on the side of mount and reattach to A frame Crank until front of truck rises slightly Pull then rotate blue pins on both sides of truck into locked out position The vehicle is now free from mount and may safely back away Removal 1 2 3 back front 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 9: ...d and push top of lift frame towards truck until pins click in place Return crankstand to storage position and reattach the electrical connection The mount is now securely attached to the vehicle and is operational Attachment 1 2 3 Always confirm pins are fully engaged before over the road or snow plow operation ...

Page 10: ...eather plugs Item 17 protect receiver tubes from dirt and moisture when lift frame Item 12 is removed Note Adjustment bolt threads should be coated with chassis grease or anti seize lubricant Adjust bolts for minimum clearance between lift frame and receiver tubes while still allowing for ease of lift frame removal 10 Linch Pins Allow snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from vehicle in m...

Page 11: ...14 9 11 16 Weather Cap 12 13 9 15 1 3 2 8 4 10 6 5 7 15 4 2 1 3 8 5A Runner RECEIVER TUBE LIFT FRAME ADJUSTING BOLT RIB A Frame Sector King Bolt SECTOR TO A FRAME ASSEMBLY 7 10 ...

Page 12: ...ct the hydraulic quick couplers to prevent dirt contamination from getting in the system requires optional coupler kit 07087C 4 Lower the lift arm all the way down and detach the chain from the lift arm 5 Slowly back vehicle away If desired you may also remove the lift frame lights and electric hydraulic pump assembly 1 Remove right and left linch pin and hinge pin from receiver tube 2 Unplug all ...

Page 13: ...that link in lift arm locking groove This procedure will provide the proper amount of slack when snow plowing for the moldboard to follow the contour of the ground You may wish to mark that link with paint or tape for easy identiﬁcation Due to the differences in vehicle ride heights extra chain links may vary in length To prevent the extra chain links from causing damage remove or secure the chain...

Page 14: ...yethylene VERTICAL RIBS 4 4 NO OF TRIP SPRINGS 2 2 CUTTING EDGE 3 8 x 6 3 8 x 6 PLOWING WIDTH 69 74 AT FULL ANGLE SECTOR POWER ANGLING RAMS 1 1 2 x 10 1 1 2 x 10 AVERAGE PLOW 400 lbs 424 lbs WEIGHT COMPLETE TRIMLINE SERIES 6 6 1 2 7 7 1 2 Diamond Blade For Skid Steer Vehicles STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS SNOW PLOW MODEL DTE 6 DTE 6 5 DTE 7 DTE 7 5 MOLDBOARD LENGTH 6 6 1 2 7 7 1 2 MOLDBOARD HEIGH...

Page 15: ...10 AVERAGE PLOW 621 lbs 660 lbs WEIGHT COMPLETE Models ST 7 ST 7 5 STL 7 5 For 4x4 Standard Duty Pickups and Sport Utility Vehicles NOTE ST 7 standard with 2 trip springs STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS SNOW PLOW MODEL ST 7 ST 7 5 STL 7 5 MOLDBOARD LENGTH 7 7 1 2 7 1 2 MOLDBOARD HEIGHT 25 25 25 MOLDBOARD GAUGE 12 12 14 VERTICAL RIBS 4 4 4 NO OF TRIP SPRINGS 2 3 3 CUTTING EDGE 3 8 x 6 3 8 x 6 3 8 x ...

Page 16: ...x 10 1 1 2 x 10 AVERAGE PLOW 791 lbs 821 lbs 840 lbs 868 lbs WEIGHT COMPLETE Models C 7 5 C 8 C 8 5 C 9 For 4x4 Heavy Duty 3 4 ton 1 ton Pickups and 1 ton Cab Chassis STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS SNOW PLOW MODEL C 7 5 C 8 C 8 5 C 9 MOLDBOARD LENGTH 7 1 2 8 8 1 2 9 MOLDBOARD HEIGHT 28 28 28 28 MOLDBOARD GAUGE 12 12 12 12 VERTICAL RIBS 6 6 6 6 NO OF TRIP SPRINGS 4 4 4 4 CUTTING EDGE 3 8 x 6 1 2 x ...

Page 17: ... AVERAGE PLOW 1271 lbs WEIGHT COMPLETE Models HM 9 HM 10 For trucks with a G V W of 16 000 to 27 000 STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS SNOW PLOW MODEL HM 9 HM 10 MOLDBOARD LENGTH 9 10 MOLDBOARD HEIGHT 32 32 MOLDBOARD GAUGE 7 7 VERTICAL RIBS 7 7 NO OF TRIP SPRINGS 6 6 CUTTING EDGE 1 2 x 6 1 2 x 6 PLOWING WIDTH 93 103 AT FULL ANGLE SECTOR 15 15 POWER ANGLING RAMS 2 x 12 2 x 12 AVERAGE PLOW 1205 lbs 125...

Page 18: ...tions w o options Model HML 10 For Chevy GMC trucks model HD3500 and 4500 5500 and Ford F 450 F 550 SPECIFICATIONS HEAVY MUNICIPAL SERIES 16 Aggressor Models AGP 10 AGC 10 For vehicles up to 33 000 GVW SPECIFICATIONS SNOW PLOW MODEL HML 10 MOLDBOARD LENGTH 10 MOLDBOARD HEIGHT 32 MOLDBOARD GAUGE 10 VERTICAL RIBS 7 NO OF TRIP SPRINGS 6 CUTTING EDGE 1 2 x 6 PLOWING WIDTH 103 AT FULL ANGLE SECTOR 15 P...

Page 19: ...it will be necessary to allow the unit to cool down for approximately 2 minutes If the overload light is still illuminated after attempts to reset the switch have failed contact your nearest authorized Meyer Distributor for repairs 17 Electro Touch Control CAUTION When the snow plow is not in operation the Electro Touch Control Switch should be in the OFF position Over the Road Operation WARNING B...

Page 20: ...the vehicle charging system This switch is self diagnosing The monitor light is located in the upper left corner next to the ﬂoat light of the control switch When the monitor light turns on and begins to ﬂash the control switch is sensing a problem with a speciﬁc coil connection on the hydraulic unit The label below is on the back side of your control switch Reset is accomplished by turning off th...

Page 21: ...ard equipment quartz halogen snow plow lights for even brighter illumination 3 Equip vehicles with chains where necessary 4 Provide operators with protective clothing and with rubber gloves for handling snow melting chemicals VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM For maximum efﬁciency the vehicle supporting the snow plow must be properly serviced The system should consist of at least a 70 amp hr battery and a...

Page 22: ...rough the season 8 SNO FLO POWDER COATING both black and yellow should be checked at the beginning and end of each season for any signs of rust If any exists use Meyer special Sno Flo powder coat touch up available in spray cans NOTE PROTECTION AGAINST RUST AND CORROSION When the power unit is not used for extended periods protect the chromed lift piston by fully extending and coating it with chas...

Page 23: ... interior and exterior from rust and corrosion 2 Whenever Moldboard is disconnected coat the exposed portions of the power angling cylinder chrome rods with light grease to protect them from corrosion 3 Be sure to reconnect optional quick couplers at the P A Rams to keep them clean and prevent contamination of the system 4 Coat all pivot pins and other wear points with chassis lubricant 5 Unplug a...

Page 24: ...ydraulic system is contaminated it is recommended that the hydraulic unit power angling rams and hoses be drained and ﬂushed clean The system should then be reﬁlled with Meyer M I oil See pages 19 20 GENERAL INFORMATION Before any troubleshooting is started make certain the following conditions are met 1 The moldboard is pointing straight ahead This can often be done by connecting the hose from th...

Page 25: ...d white wire 6 Inoperative C cartridge 6 Clean or replace C cartridge 7 Leaking or open crossover relief valve 7 Clean or replace crossover relief valve All Plow does not angle left 1 Improper coupler engagement 1 Engage coupler properly Power motor operates 2 Mechanical bind or interference 2 Eliminate mechanical bind or interference Angling 3 Malfunctioning coupler if equipped 3 Repair or replac...

Page 26: ...r replace motor All Plow does not lower 1 No current to A coil black and white wire 1 Locate malfunction and repair Power 2 A cartridge jammed in closed position 2 Clean or replace A cartridge Angling 3 Inoperative A coil black and white wire 3 Replace A coil black and white wire Models 4 Lower Adj screw 4 Adj lower Adj screw All Plow creeps down 1 Leaking A cartridge 1 Clean or replace A cartridg...

Page 27: ...nce operation KEEP SNOW UNDER CONTROL Deep or heavy wet snow because of its increased weight calls for more skillful and powerful plowing than light powder snow Always plow in low gear and keep plowing Heavy snow may also require clearing a path or area for working room to move snow to another area Remember that wet snow weighs about 12 pounds per cubic foot As it piles up in front of a snow plow ...

Page 28: ...ble runner shoes to set the bottom edge of the plow just above the ground for best operation It s important to recognize the signiﬁcance of even a few inches of snow Besides being slippery especially when wet snow can be extraordinarily heavy and make auto travel impossible Snowfall of just 1 to 3 inches will produce hazardous trafﬁc and roadway conditions even for experienced drivers Snow is heav...

Page 29: ...p in touch with local weather forecasts for preparatory measures 2 Notify scheduled personnel 3 Have vehicles and equipment inspected fueled and ready 4 Clear area by pushing snow ﬁrst to sides of drives around perimeters of parking areas and away from loading docks and platforms It is often true that the smaller the establishment the greater the proportion of trapped areas which will require snow...

Page 30: ...r more once the main artery is clear it is usually most efﬁcient to plow at right angles to the artery piling up windrows by back and forth passes in alternate lanes The windrows can later be pushed out of the way or left as is depending upon conditions To clean up remaining snow you can put the blade in the straight position Buck piles from either side to stack snow The blade will automatically r...

Page 31: ... foot road Corner clearing is almost automatic when clearing intersecting streets When snow is heavy a little stop over snow may have to be removed from intersections by additional short passes We recommend a speed of 5 to 15 MPH for this kind of plowing Of course road surface weather conditions and equipment will inﬂuence your speed Plow with the storm DRIVEWAYS 1 Plow toward garage pushing snow ...

Page 32: ...low back from the drive area to allow space to pile future snowfall It is usually necessary to pile snow up to considerable heights In that case push the snow forward and upward by raising the snow plow as you move into the pile The vehicle s momentum will carry the plow into the pile avoiding equipment damage The pile should slope outward so later snows can be pushed upward WARNING Stacking snow ...

Page 33: ...s temperatures fall Minerals and Chemicals for Snow and Ice Experts agree a mixture of two parts mixed ice melting materials 1 3 calcium chloride to salt by weight mixed with one part abrasive cinder sand or slag is more effective than rock salt alone in melting snow and ice below 30 F One hundred ﬁfty pounds of such mixture with abrasives will treat a 50 000 sq ft surface It is imperative to trea...

Page 34: ...truck yet will not obstruct dumping over the spreader The spinner is always in spreading posi tion and can be operated with the truck moving backward or forward Also available in stainless steel and direct drive Mate XL 38000 The Meyer Mate XL spreader holds 9 cubic feet of salt sand or calcium chloride and it can even spread seed to extend its use beyond the snow season The Mate XL features a the...

Page 35: ...0 feet In cab controls make operation easy PolyHawk This one piece polyethylene hopper fits most 3 4 ton pickup truck beds and provides all the robust performance qualities of conventional V box spreaders but with less weight greater capacity longer life and less maintenance The PolyHawk holds 37 more material than competitive poly spreaders Another key feature of the PolyHawk is the swing up spin...

Page 36: ... that insure peak efficient operation of all Meyer electric hydrau lic power units 15134 Sno flo Powder CoatTouch Up Paint Super smooth high gloss paint especially formulated for use on powder coat finishes Available in 12 oz aerosol cans Black 07026 Yellow 07027 1 qt brush on 07181 Hydra Flush Hydra Flush advanced technology maintains your lift s maximum performance by remov ing contaminants and ...

Page 37: ...s for the Quik Lift or Electro Touch power units and the EZ Mount Xpress Quik lift 2 long 07694C Electro lift 3 long 07695C Meyer Diamond Edge Reversible Cutting Edge Button trip The reversible cutting edge improves perfor mance and durability It also gives your plow an extra edge when cutting hard packed snow and ice Reversible to extend wear life Meyer Heavy Duty Molded Snow Deflector Deflects s...

Page 38: ...II lights are an upgrade to our standard Nite Saber I lights Nite Saber II lights feature a four headlamp system advanced complex reflectors and high output harnessing see page 4 for further information Nite Saber I lights are standard equipment on new Meyer mounts They have a slim profile and a strong light output Whelen Lights Alarms Stand out and get noticed with warming lights strobes and back...

Page 39: ...31 ST 6 5 09132 ST 7 0 STP 7 0 09257 STL 7 5 09796 ST 7 5 STP 7 5 C 7 5 CP 7 5 09133 C 8 0 CP 8 0 09134 C 8 5 CP 8 5 07259 C 9 0 HM 9 0 07235 HM 10 0 NUTS BOLTS STEEL 08486 SET OF 6 TM SERIES 08184 SET OF 9 ST C SERIES 08318 SET OF 12 HM SERIES RUBBER EDGES W HARDWARE 08186 TM 6 5 TMP 6 5 E 58H ...

Page 40: ...RUNNER KIT COMPLETE TM 09127 TM RUNNER ASSEMBLY 09126 ST 6 5 C 9 0 ASSEMBLY 09592 HM 9 0 HM 10 0 ASSEMBLY 07006 RUNNER ONLY ST 6 5 C 9 0 07086 RUNNER ONLY HM SERIES 12057 SPINDLE ASSY ST 6 5 HM 10 22083 LINCHPIN 20363 WASHER ST 6 5 HM 10 0 20420 COTTER PIN 1 4 X 2 TWO METER A FRAMES 13594 TM A FRAME BRUSH GUARDS 11937 JEEP TJ 11558 TM 11559 ST THRU C A FRAMES FOR ST 6 5 STP 7 5 13299 BRONCO CJ HAT...

Page 41: ...0 8 0 FT LG 12041 8 5 FT LG 12042 9 0 FT LG 12043 10 0 FT LG FOR MAX POLYETHYLENE MOLDBOARDS 12045 6 5 FT LG 12046 7 0 FT LG 12047 7 5 FT LG 12048 8 0 FT LG 12049 8 5 FT LG 12123 9 0 FT LG 12124 10 0 FT LG ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER 15254 E 58H SEAL KIT 15969 E 58H MASTER SEAL KIT POWER UNITS 15995 E 58H UNIT ONLY MISC POWER UNIT 15727 MOTOR ISKRA TWO TERMINAL E 58H 15854 BRUSH KIT ISKRA 15889 PUMP ...

Page 42: ... 6 OZ 12 YE 07066 SNO FLO QT 1 YE 08686 SNO FLO QT 12 YE HYDRAULIC FLUID 15134 M 1 FLUID QUART 15487 M 1 FLUID 12 QT CASE NOTE ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FOR 12 VOLT SYSTEMS ONLY Meyer Products LLC Other Patents Pending For Patent Information see www meyerproducts com U S Patent Numbers 7 114 270 6 015 219 6 005 300 6 273 729 6 163 985 6 153 975 6 594 923 6 256 909 6 138 388 6 2...

Page 43: ...paid Only Meyer Diamond Distributors Sub Distributors are authorized to perform the obligations under this warranty For the address and telephone number of the Meyer Diamond Distributor Sub Distributor nearest you check the telephone directory go to www meyerproducts com write us at the address below or call 216 486 1313 for assistance Provide maintenance record and receipts for required maintenan...

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