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Lit. No. 74912, Rev. 00 

10 

May 1, 2020

OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

 WARNING

Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow 

headlamps and directional lights.

HEADLAMPS

Headlamps, hardware, and instructions are found in 

the headlamp box.

1.  Install the vehicle wiring according to the 

instructions provided.

2.  Set the headlamp channel on the headgear, label 

to the front, with the holes aligned.

3.  With the correct headlamp on the correct side, set 

each headlamp and swivel into place as shown.

4.  Secure the headlamps with the correct hardware 

for the application as shown. Inner and outer posts 

require different hardware. On LED headlamps, a 

rubber washer must be installed under the slotted 

holes. Hand tighten.

5. 

Connect the headlamp wires 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, 

tighten the fasteners to 50 ft-lb (68 N·m).

7. 

From inside the headlamp channel, insert the 

cable tie anchors into the holes as shown. The 

anchor locking tabs should be horizontal.

8. 

For halogen headlamps only, install a split rubber 

grommet on each headlamp wire 3" from the 

headlamp. Insert the grommet and wire into the 

slot on the rear of the channel.

9.  Route the wires under the channel and down the 

back of the driver-side vertical support. Secure the 

wires to the anchors and the vertical support with 

cable ties.

Grommet

Run harness

underneath 

channel.

Cable Tie

Anchors

Cable

Ties

Halogen Headlamps

LED Headlamps

Headlamp 

Swivel

Headlamp

Channel

1/2" Flat

Washers

1/2" Lock 

Washers

1/2" Hex Nuts

Slotted

Hole

1/2" Rubber

Washer

Lift Frame

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...

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