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Lit. No. 87009, Rev. 00 

May 15, 2021

SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow all safety and operating instructions in 
your UTV owner's manual.

Improper installation and operation could cause 
personal injury, and/or equipment and property damage. 
Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual 
before installing, operating, or making adjustments.

 WARNING

Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked. 
Winch rope could fail, causing the blade to 
drop unexpectedly. Failure to do this could 
result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING

Remove blade assembly before placing 
vehicle on hoist.

 WARNING

The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the 
blade when it is being raised or lowered. Do 
not stand between the vehicle and the blade 
or within 8 feet of a moving blade. A moving 
or falling blade could cause personal injury.

 WARNING

Vehicle mount reduces ground clearance. Use 
additional caution when driving vehicle with 
mount installed. Remove vehicle mount to 
restore original vehicle ground clearance at 
the end of the plowing season.

 WARNING

To prevent accidental movement of the blade, 
always unplug the winch control whenever 
the snowplow is not in use. 

 WARNING

Keep hands and feet clear of the blade and 
sway frame when mounting or removing the 
snowplow. Moving or falling assemblies could 
cause personal injury.

 WARNING

Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or 

maximum vehicle load capacity, 
including the blade and ballast.

Summary of Contents for IMPACT UTV Straight Blade Snowplow

Page 1: ...date Mid Duty IMPACT UTV Straight Blade Manual Angle Winch Lift Snowplow Owner s Manual Original Instructions Western Products PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow ...

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Page 3: ...__ Phone _________________________ Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model Year _________________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model Year _______________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type Size ______________________________________________ Weight ______________...

Page 4: ...Lit No 87009 Rev 00 4 May 15 2021 ...

Page 5: ...OW YOUR SNOWPLOW 10 Snowplow Components 10 Vehicle Mount Kit 10 Winch Capacity 10 Pulley Height Adjustment 10 MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 11 Attaching the Snowplow 11 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 13 Hand Held Control 13 Blade Positions 13 Transporting the Snowplow 14 Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice 14 Plowing Snow 15 Parking with Snowplow Attached 17 Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicles 17 DETACHING ...

Page 6: ...e is equipped with our recommended options for plowing snow This will help ensure trouble free operation of your snowplow Keep this manual accessible It is a handy reference in case minor service is required PREFACE When service is necessary bring your snowplow to your local outlet They know your snowplow best and are interested in your complete satisfaction The illustrations found in this manual ...

Page 7: ... WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury WARNING CAUTION INSTRUCTION LABELS FOR UTV STRAIGHT BLADE 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 Instruction Label Serial No...

Page 8: ... keep bystanders clear of the blade when it is being raised or lowered Do not stand between the vehicle and the blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade A moving or falling blade could cause personal injury WARNING Vehicle mount reduces ground clearance Use additional caution when driving vehicle with mount installed Remove vehicle mount to restore original vehicle ground clearance at the end of t...

Page 9: ...o not use gasoline to clean parts Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or flame CELL PHONES A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the surroundings Wait until it is safe to operate mobile communication equipment such as cell phones text messaging...

Page 10: ...le or rope should leave the winch and fairlead assembly as horizontally as possible The pulley on the headgear can be adjusted vertically to one of two positions to minimize the angle of the cable or rope as it leaves the fairlead Place the pulley in the position that results in the most horizontal direction Adjust the cable restraining wire lock clevis pin to the corresponding hole on the lift fr...

Page 11: ... forward to engage rear headgear arms into receiver slots bottoming out headgear arms in slots WARNING Inspect snowplow components and fasteners for wear or damage whenever attaching or detaching the snowplow Worn or damaged components could allow the snowplow to drop unexpectedly Connecting Pin Jack Stand Wire Lock Clevis Pin Jack Stand Hole in Headgear Headgear Connecting Pin Hole WARNING Keep 8...

Page 12: ...he back of the blade If the blade has no current label place the supplied label on the back of the blade in an area that is visible during the attach and detach procedure Thoroughly clean and dry the existing label or blade surface area before applying the new label ATTACHING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5 Remove jack stand wire lock clevis pin Fully raise jack stand up Insert pin in hole and engage wire lock Ca...

Page 13: ...red angled position by pushing or pulling the end of the blade toward or away from the vehicle Rotate the angle lock pin clockwise slightly to unlatch it from the detent The angle lock pin is now spring biased downward to lock the blade angle once it aligns with one of the five angle position holes If the pin does not fully engage the drive link adjust the blade angle position slightly until the p...

Page 14: ...ss on your vehicle clean to see around you Dress properly for the weather Wear layers of clothing As you get warm you can take off layers OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING THE SNOWPLOW 1 Completely raise the blade 2 Adjust the blade height for maximum vehicle headlamp illumination 3 Adjust the blade to the straight position NOTE Overheating is unlikely under normal driving conditions but occasio...

Page 15: ...ewalk shrubs fences or pipes sticking up from the ground If you are unfamiliar with the area to be plowed have someone familiar with the area point out obstacles 2 If possible and when you have good visibility plow during the storm rather than letting snow accumulate 3 Do not exceed 10 mph 16 km h when plowing snow 4 When you are stacking snow begin raising the blade as you come close to the stack...

Page 16: ...e ballast behind the rear wheels Do not exceed the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR 5 For increased traction use tire chains where legal Clearing Driveways 1 Head into the driveway with the blade angled and plow the snow away from any buildings Widen the driveway by rolling the snow away from buildings 2 If a building is at the end of the driveway plow to within a vehicle length of the building Push as muc...

Page 17: ...ground WARNING Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked Keep 8 clear of the blade Winch rope could fail causing the blade to drop unexpectedly Failure to do this can result in serious personal injury TOWING DISABLED OR STUCK VEHICLES Do not use any snowplow components as an attachment point when retrieving towing or winching a disabled or stuck vehicle ...

Page 18: ...vis pin Remove winch cable rope from lift pin and pulley Reinsert clevis pin and wire lock Retract cable fully onto winch 6 Back vehicle away to disconnect headgear from receivers Jack Stand Wire Lock Clevis Pin Connecting Pin Jack Stand DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade when it is being raised or lowered Do not stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front o...

Page 19: ...ained according to manufacturer s recommendation RECYCLE When your snowplow has performed its useful life the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum The balance of parts made from plastic shall be disposed of in the customary manner EMERGENCY PARTS TOOLS 10 adjustable wrench Medium screwdriver Pliers 12V DC test light Flashlight MAINTENANCE ...

Page 20: ...sign details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used Western Products or the vehicle 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 ...

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