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Before The Season Begins
1. Inspect vehicle safety equipment for proper
operation; brakes, headlights, plowing lights, windshield
wipers, flashers, etc.
2. Inspect the plow, plow frame and all attaching
hardware for wear and corrosion. Replace worn or
damaged parts and clean and repaint exposed metal
parts with a high quality, corrosion resistant enamel.
3. Inspect all fasteners to insure that they are properly
tightened. If any fasteners are loose, re-tighten to the
proper torque (refer to the Torque Specification Chart in
this manual) and carefully inspect the adjacent area for
damage or wear as well as carefully inspecting all
adjacent fasteners for proper torque.
4. Apply a small amount of light oil to the hitch pins and
pivots, to pivot pins between the A-frame and center
tower assembly, between wing cylinder pivot pins and the
lift linkage.
5. Apply oil or grease to the wing pivot pin through two
lubrication holes provided in the pin housing. (See Figure
1-2)
Figure 1-2
6. Check the reservoir oil level (see maintenance
instructions) and repair any oil leaks and worn hoses.
7. Install auxiliary and flashing lights (if not equipped).
Transporting Vehicle With Plow Attached
1. Position the blade out of the beam path of the vehicle
work lights before operating.
2. Inspect plow and plow attaching hardware for wear or
damage before transporting and beginning plow
operations.
Plowing Like A Pro
1. Become familiar with the area to be plowed and mark
potential hazards before the snow falls. Many immovable
objects cannot be seen when covered with snow.
Developing a plan early can save valuable time and
equipment damage. Allow sufficient room to pile snow,
out of the traffic area, with enough space for snow when
the next storm comes.
2. Plow with the storm. The “Pros” are out early
removing only several inches of snow at a time. Allowing
snow to accumulate to unmanageable levels can cause
difficult removal problems and can be costly in terms of
“wear and tear” on equipment. The plow is not a “Ram or
Bulldozer”. If used properly, it will give you many years of
safe and reliable service.
3. Research municipal ordinances for restrictions on the
disposal of snow. Many municipalities do not allow snow
to be placed in roads or throughways.
Plow Storage
1. To avoid corrosion during storage, coat the exposed
(chrome) portion of the wing cylinders with a light grease.
2. Lubricate all pivot points.
3. Make sure that protective caps are on all electrical
connections. A small amount of dielectric grease may be
used to insure a moisture proof seal on the caps.
4. Check and replace any worn and/or damaged
component, such as wearstrips, shoes or deflectors.
Performing preventative maintenance tasks in the spring
when the plow is stored will ensure that you will be ready
to plow in the fall.
WING PIVOT
LUBRICATION
POINTS
WARNING
• Never exceed 10 mph when plowing! Serious
personal injury can result, as well as damage to
equipment and property, if an unseen
obstruction is encountered while plowing.
• Wear your seat belt! Contact with a hidden
obstruction can cause serious personal injury
from bodily contact within the vehicle cab or
whiplash from sudden stops.
FAILURE TO HEED CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH.
PLOWING OPERATION
