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RDV™ Snowplow

77790, 77795, 77890-3

Installation Instructions

TrynEx International, LLC, 531 Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071-2429 • www.snowexproducts.com

May 1, 2020

Lit. No. 74912, Rev. 00

A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC

CAUTION

Read this document before installing the

snowplow.

CAUTION

See your SnowEx

outlet/website for specific

vehicle application recommendations before

installation. The Power Match selection

system has specific vehicle and snowplow

requirements.

Summary of Contents for RDV 77790

Page 1: ...snowexproducts com May 1 2020 Lit No 74912 Rev 00 A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow CAUTION See your SnowEx outlet website for specific vehi...

Page 2: ...headgear down until stand contacts ground and hydraulic unit turns OFF 5 Unplug electrical harnesses 52203 05 US patents 6 276 076 6 393 737 6 408 549 6 412 199 6 442 877 6 615 513 7 134 227 7 400 05...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...3 50 M36 x 4 00 2101 2701 1468 1952 325 M16 x 2 00 231 167 M18 x 2 50 318 222 Recommended Fastener Torque Chart Size Size Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Fasteners Class 8 8 and 10 9 These torque...

Page 5: ...s 4 Remove the packaging hardware that secures the headgear to the T frame except for the clevis pins and the shipping brackets 5 Remove the fasteners and blocking that secures the T frame to the pall...

Page 6: ...d 2 Use distance d from Step 1 and the following chart to determine the proper T frame hole T Frame Hole Chart Distance d Hole 14 25 15 5 1 13 0 14 25 2 11 75 13 0 3 T FRAME TO HEADGEAR 1 Position the...

Page 7: ...using the 3 8 x 1 1 4 cap screws and 3 8 locknuts from the parts bag NOTE Failure to install stacking stops when required will result in blade lift arm or headgear damage 5 If the T frame was install...

Page 8: ...holes in wing hinges 3 Insert the pivot pin from top to bottom through all hinges as shown Pivot Pin 1 2 x 2 7 8 Clevis Pins 5 32 x 1 1 2 Cotter Pins 4 Move the snowplow into a normal operating positi...

Page 9: ...deflector using two 3 8 x 1 1 2 cap screws and 3 8 locknuts 9 Install the blade guides with 5 16 x 1 cap screws and 5 16 locknuts as shown Blade Guide 5 16 Locknuts 5 16 x 1 Cap Screws INSTALLATION IN...

Page 10: ...res to the headlamps 6 Aim the headlamps according to the Snowplow Headlamp Beam Aiming Instructions Lit No 27769 For LED headlamps tighten the fasteners to 22 ft lb 30 N m For halogen headlamps tight...

Page 11: ...he headgear so that the hitch pin is at the same height as the hitch pin hole height X 3 While depressing the stand move the attach detach lever rearward into the detach position to lock the stand int...

Page 12: ...rvoir NOTE Add fluid only when the blade is resting fully on the ground 5 Replace and tighten the breather WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always turn the control OFF whenever the...

Page 13: ...the blade hits or drops on you you could be seriously injured Quill FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 Fully angle the blade in both directions in raised and lowered positions Adjust hose fittings wrap...

Page 14: ...late adjust the center cutting edges as follows 2 Loosen the four 5 8 x 2 center cutting edge carriage bolts but do not remove them 3 Slide the center cutting edges inward until they contact the space...

Page 15: ...f the cab control for safekeeping VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK 1 Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting prior to connecting the snowplow harness 2 Check the operation of the snowplow lights with...

Page 16: ...rer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow TrynEx International offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories See sepa...