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Lit. No. 85308, Rev. 04 

July 15, 2020

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.  Install the rubber bumpers using 5/16" x 5" cap 

screws, 5/16" flat washers, and 5/16" locknuts, as 

shown on facing page. Tighten the fasteners until 

the bumpers begin to dimple.

4.  Move the blade back to upright position.

5.  Reinstall the trip springs.

6.  Adjust the trip springs by tightening the top nuts 

until the coils of the springs begin to separate 

(a piece of paper, such as this instruction sheet, 

should pass between the second and third coils).

7.  Remove the protective packaging from the angle 

rams. Align the holes in the rod end of the angle 

ram with the corresponding holes on the back of 

the quadrant.

8.  Install a 1/2" x 3‑11/16" clevis pin from the top 

down to attach each rod. Secure the clevis pins 

with cotter pins from the parts bag.

9.  Install the blade guides.

10.  With the A‑frame parallel to the ground, secure 

the stand by pulling the stand lock pin out and 

letting the stand drop to the ground. Release the 

stand lock pin and verify that the stand is secure 

by pulling up on the stand.

11. 

Finish securing the cutting edge with two carriage 

bolts and locknuts (included in the parts bag).

12. Install the receivers into the truck mount pockets 

using the pins provided in the receivers.

Stand 

Lock Pin

Stand

Clamp

Blade 

Guide

Flag

S-Hook

5/16" Hex

Locknuts

5/16" x 1"

Cap Screws

Summary of Contents for 85260

Page 1: ... 53224 9538 www westernplows com July 15 2020 Lit No 85308 Rev 04 A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow CAUTION See your WESTERN outlet website for specific vehicle application recommendations before installation The Quick Match selection system has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements ...

Page 2: ... WARNING CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the warning caution serial number and instruction labels on the back of the blade NOTE If labels are missing or cannot be read see your sales outlet WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury Serial Number Label Serial No Code Definition ...

Page 3: ... WARNING Hydraulic 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 injury and or equipment and property damage Read and understand labels and the Owner s Manual before installing operating or making adjustments WARNING Lower the blade when vehicle...

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 values apply to fasteners except those noted in the instructions Torque ft lb Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Size Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Torque ft lb Class 8 8 Class 10 9 Inch Fasteners Grade 5 and G...

Page 5: ...quadrant and align the pivot bolt hole on the A frame with the pivot bolt hole on the quadrant Loosen and remove both trip springs and tip the blade forward Insert the pivot tube through the quadrant into the A frame tapered end first 2 Install a trip bumper to each end of the pivot tube and under the blade stop as shown below The round boss on the bumper will fit into the pivot tube and the long ...

Page 6: ...e holes in the rod end of the angle ram with the corresponding holes on the back of the quadrant 8 Install a 1 2 x 3 11 16 clevis pin from the top down to attach each rod Secure the clevis pins with cotter pins from the parts bag 9 Install the blade guides 10 With the A frame parallel to the ground secure the stand by pulling the stand lock pin out and letting the stand drop to the ground Release ...

Page 7: ...eam Aiming Instructions Lit No 27769 Tighten LED headlamp fasteners to 22 ft lb 30 N m Tighten halogen headlamp 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 w...

Page 8: ...nd 5 Replace and tighten the breather HYDRAULIC UNIT The hydraulic unit comes from the factory pre assembled partially filled and fully tested 1 Attach the snowplow to the vehicle according to the instructions on the back of the blade 2 Remove the cover from the hydraulic unit Remove and discard the factory installed pipe plug from the top of the reservoir and install the breather CAUTION Do not m...

Page 9: ...peed adjustment 1 Lower the blade to the ground before making any adjustment 2 Remove the hydraulic unit cover WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade when it is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of the blade If the blade hits or drops on you you could be seriously injured Quill 3 Turn the quill IN clockwise to decrease drop speed Turn the quill O...

Page 10: ...Do not stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of the blade If the blade hits or drops on you you could be seriously injured PLUG COVERS When the snowplow is removed from the vehicle install plug covers on the vehicle battery cable Insert the snowplow battery cable into the cable boot on the snowplow OWNER S MANUAL PACKET If the completed snowplow will be delivered immediately the Own...

Page 11: ...Lit No 85308 Rev 04 11 July 15 2020 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ...

Page 12: ...manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow Western Products offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered or unregistered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics LLC DEFENDER WESTERN Printed in U S A A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS...

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