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Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

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General Maintenance

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Flex Plow Maintenance

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Cutting Edge Replacement

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Cutting Edge Trip Spring Adjustment / Replacement

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Wear Shoe Adjustment / Replacement (if equipped)

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Hydraulic Angle Cylinder

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Troubleshooting

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Storage And Return To Service

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Storage

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Return to Service

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Summary of Contents for Flex Plow

Page 1: ...r product No claims for warranty shall be considered unless your product registration card is completed online within 30 days of purchase Go to snowwolfplows com registration Operation Maintenance Man...

Page 2: ...rom SNOWWOLF must be obtained The failed part may then be returned Tampering with the failed part may void the warranty This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when returni...

Page 3: ...on 18 Daily Inspection 18 Monthly Inspection 18 Attachment Installation 19 Entering The Operator s Position 19 Leaving The Operator s Position 19 Connecting Attachment To The Machine 19 Hydraulic Coup...

Page 4: ...vice 32 Storage 32 Return to Service 32 Parts 33 Flex Plow Parts 36 Parts FX 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 36 Hydraulics 38 Hoses With Crossover Relief FX 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 38 Hydraulic Components 39 Options 40 Speci...

Page 5: ...3 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Owner Information 5 Serial Number Location 5 Attachment Identification 6 Standard Models 7 Standard Items 7 Options 7...

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Page 7: ...written or expressed implied or otherwise with regard to the information contained within this manual SnowWolf assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual and shall not be...

Page 8: ...Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Attachment Identification WEAR SHOE ANGLE CYLINDER BLADE MARKER GUIDE CUTTING EDGE MOUNTING FRAME TRIP SPRINGS MOLDBOARD RELIEF VALVE FX 8 0 SHO...

Page 9: ...Models FX 5 0 5 FT FX 6 0 6 FT FX 7 0 7 FT FX 8 0 8 FT Standard Items Universal Skid Steer Compatible Trip Springs Two Standard Cutting Edge Options SoftTouch Cutting Edge Trip Spring Upgrade Oscillat...

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Page 11: ...9 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Safety Information 11 Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator 11 Importance of Safety 12...

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Page 13: ...T identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Operators must receive instructions before operati...

Page 14: ...in NEUTRAL before starting the machine Operate the equipment only from the operator s position Operate the equipment according to the Operator s Manual When learning to operate the equipment do it at...

Page 15: ...requirements Always yield to oncoming traffic and move to the side of the road so any following traffic may pass Never allow riders on either machine or equipment If transporting the attachment on a...

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Page 17: ...ent Inspection 18 Daily Inspection 18 Monthly Inspection 18 Attachment Installation 19 Entering The Operator s Position 19 Leaving The Operator s Position 19 Connecting Attachment To The Machine 19 Hy...

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Page 19: ...re used on the mounting pins 4 Check that wear shoes if equipped are set at the same working depth 5 Make sure that all guards and shields are in place secured and functioning as designed 6 Check oil...

Page 20: ...horoughly tightened Check the Flex Plow mounting hardware for wear or damage Inspect the pins and mount on the attachment for wear or damage Repair or replace damaged parts if necessary Monthly Inspec...

Page 21: ...e engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Leave the operator s position Connecting Attachment To The Machine CRUSH HAZARD Before moving the machine look in all directions and make sure no bystand...

Page 22: ...locking levers wedges See the machine s Operator s Manual for detailed information Hydraulic Couplers Thoroughly clean the quick couplers before making connections Dirt can quickly damage the hydrauli...

Page 23: ...er start the machine from outside the cab Never operate the machine if any safety device is damaged disconnected or missing Never exit the machine with the engine running It is the operator s responsi...

Page 24: ...egulate the scraping ability of the Flex Plow by increasing or decreasing the down pressure via your tilt cylinders The angle of the Flex Plow can be changed at any time by using the auxiliary circuit...

Page 25: ...page 19 Disconnect the auxiliary hydraulic hoses See Hydraulic Couplers on page 20 Disengage the attachment locking levers wedges See the machine s Operator s Manual for correct procedure AVOID BURNS...

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Page 27: ...eral Maintenance 28 Flex Plow Maintenance 29 Cutting Edge Replacement 29 Cutting Edge Trip Spring Adjustment Replacement 30 Wear Shoe Adjustment Replacement if equipped 30 Hydraulic Angle Cylinder 30...

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Page 29: ...ance on this machine shut off the engine and remove the key Make sure the machine s wheels are blocked Never work under the machine or attachment unless the machine or equipment is blocked or supporte...

Page 30: ...records and adequately clean your machine after each use Proper lubrication is important Follow all lubrication instructions and schedules included in this section Daily Inspection All components and...

Page 31: ...properly attached 2 Lower the Flex Plow approximately three to four inches off the ground 3 Engage the parking brake 4 Shut off the machine s engine remove the ignition key if equipped wait for all mo...

Page 32: ...nut NOTE Use grease or Anti Seize on the rod and jam nut to prevent rusting NOTE Adjust trip springs evenly on both sides Wear Shoe Adjustment Replacement if equipped Place blocks under the Flex Plow...

Page 33: ...lift and tilt controls Wear shoes out of adjustment Raise or lower wear shoes as needed Flex Plow does not rotate No hydraulic flow Check quick coupler connections Engage auxiliary hydraulics Plugged...

Page 34: ...attachment mounting frame for wear or damage Check that all decals and or reflectors are in good condition and legible Replace any damaged or missing decals Cap all loose hose ends Place the Flex Plo...

Page 35: ...33 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Parts Flex Plow Parts 36 Parts FX 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 36 Hydraulics 38 Hoses With Crossover Relief FX 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 38 Hydraulic Components 39 Options 40...

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Page 38: ...LOCK 5 8 11 ZINC GRADE C 2 4 P60096 WASHER FLAT 5 8 SAE GR8 YELLOW ZINC 2 5 P20043 5 8 11 SPADE BOLT 2 6 P40010B SPRING TRIP 6 10 15 LONG 2 7 P20041 PIVOT BOLT 1 8 x 7 5 1 8 P60206 WASHER FLAT 1 SAE Y...

Page 39: ...8 P38148 FITTING STRAIGHT 6MJIC 6MORB RESTRICTED 070 2 29 P20031 ANGLE CYLINDER CHROME ROD 2 30 P20021 2 WELDMENT QUADRANT 2016 OR NEWER 1 31 P20030 PIN COTTER 5 32 x 1 1 4 4 32 P20029 PIN 3 4 x 4 INC...

Page 40: ...nual Parts Hydraulics Hoses With Crossover Relief FX 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 P50008 E HOSE 3 8 x 18 3000 PSI 6FJIC 6FJIC 1 2 P80008 HOSE 3 8 x 26 3000 PSI 6FJIC 6FJIC 1 3 P50008 HO...

Page 41: ...AE PORT 1 3 P50010M COUPLER 1 2 MALE FLAT FACE 1 2 BODY x 3 4 SAE PORT 1 4 P60002 RELIEF VALVE CROSSOVER NO HOSES 1 5 P50009 B FITTING 6 MJIC 10 MORB 4 6 P20031 ANGLE CYLINDER CHROME ROD 2 7 P38148 FI...

Page 42: ...FTTOUCH 8 0 0 0 1 NS P20036 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 2 x 1 1 2 GR5 7 8 9 10 MOUNT OPTIONS Skid Loader Mount 18 P20022 1 MOUNT UNIVERSAL SKIDSTEER 2016 OR NEWER 1 1 1 1 Mount NS P25561 MOUNT ATTACHMENT PLATE AV...

Page 43: ...IP 6 10 15 LONG 2 2 2 2 NS P40012 NUT LOCK 5 8 11 GR C 2 2 2 2 NS P60096 WASHER FLAT 5 8 SAE GR8 2 2 2 2 OSCILLATION LOCK OUT P20044 OSCILLATION LOCK RETENTION SPRING 2 2 2 2 P20047 OSCILLATION LOCKOU...

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Page 45: ...43 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Specifications 45 Dimensions 46 Torque Specifications 47...

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Page 47: ...479 lbs 541 lbs 543 lbs 638 lbs Moldboard Gauge 12 ga 12 ga 12 ga 12 ga Trip Springs 2 4 opt 2 4 opt 2 4 opt 2 4 opt Wear Shoes YES YES YES YES Cutting Edge 3 8 x 6 3 8 x 6 3 8 x 6 3 8 x 6 Angle Rams...

Page 48: ...ow Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Dimensions DESCRIPTION FX 5 0 FX 6 0 FX 7 0 FX 8 0 Overall Width A 60 72 84 96 Overall Height B 28 4 28 4 28 4 28 4 Overall Length C 39 6 39 6 39 6 3...

Page 49: ...ft lb 47 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m 59 ft lb 80 N m 77 ft lb 104 N m 30 ft lb 41 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 1 2 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m 64 ft lb 87 N m 83 ft lb 113 N m 91 ft lb 123 N m 117...

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