Western Snowplows Midweight Series, Mechanic'S Manual

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Lit. No. 48163, Rev. 00 March 15, 2016
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g. The hydraulic reservoir is filled to the
proper level with recommended fluid
when the lift ram is fully retracted. (See
"FloStat
®
Hydraulic System" in the Product
Specifications section of this manual.)
h. There are no fluid leaks from hoses,
fittings, rams or the hydraulic unit.
i. All hoses are routed correctly.
j. Coil wire connections are secure and
correct.
k. Correct cartridges are installed in the
proper locations.
TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before proceeding, or carrying out any tests,
you must perform the following steps:
1. Verify that the customer has accurately and
completely described the problem. Observe all
lighting and snowplow functions.
2. Check the obvious , to confirm that:
a. The snowplow is attached to the vehicle
and all harnesses are connected.
b. The ignition is turned ON (or the engine is
running, if operating the control from within
the cab).
c. The control is connected in the cab and
turned ON. The control power LED is in a
steady state and is not flashing.
d. The fuses are good.
e. The vehicle battery and charging system
are in good condition, and battery
connections are clean and tight.
f. Harness connector pins and terminals
are free of corrosion, ensuring good
connections, and coated with dielectric
grease.
CAUTION
Fill the reservoir to the fill level only. Do not
overfill. Overfilling could damage the unit.
CAUTION
Do not mix different types of hydraulic
fluid. Some fluids are not compatible and
may cause performance problems and
product damage.