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Form No. 63551

September 1,1999

Assembling Stand To A-frame

If stand is already installed, proceed to Step 5 of this
section.

1. Position the stand next to the center bars of the

A-frame with the long slot towards the wide end of
A-frame.

2. Insert the 9/16" outside diameter spacer into the

top end of the long slot in the stand.

3. Holding spacer in place with a finger, insert the

stand between the A-frame center bars and align
spacer with small hole in center bars.

4. Secure spacer with a 3/8" x 2" bolt and locknut.

5. Hold stand perpendicular to A-frame. Align short

slot in stand with large hole in center bars, and
insert the 5/8" x 2" stand lock pin. Secure stand
lock pin with a 3/16" linchpin.

6. Tip the plow assembly into plowing position.

Assembling Lift Frame To A-frame

1. Lay lift frame on floor with curve up and ends of

side angles positioned next to wide end of A-frame.
Raise end of lift frame and align holes in side
angles between inner pairs of lugs on wide end of
A-frame.

2. Secure lift frame to A-frame lugs with two 5/8" x

2-1/4" clevis pins inserted from the outside towards
the center of the A-frame. Secure with cotter pins.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

 

CAUTION

Never use a finger to check an alignment. If the
snowplow moves, your finger could be crushed.

Large Hole 
in Center Bars

Small Hole 
in Center 
Bars

Stand

Short 
Slot

Long 
Slot

9/16" OD 
Spacer

3/8" x 2" 
Bolt & Nut

5/8" x 2" 
Stand Lock Pin 
& 3/16" 
Linchpin
Assembly

Figure 3

Assembling Stand to A-frame

3. Rotate lift frame to align holes in stand lugs to

bottom hole of three hole pattern in top of stand.
Secure with a 1/2" x 5" stand pin assembly using
3/16" linchpin.

4. Assemble a hairpin cotter through one eyelet of the

6” lanyard. Attach the other end to the hole in the
lift frame located above the stacking stop bracket
using the 1/4" x 3/4” hex flange bolt and nut.

Lift Frame
Side Angle

5/8" x 2-1/4"
Clevis 
Pin

(Insert 
towards 
center.)

1/4" x 3/4" Hex 
Flange Bolt & Nut

Lanyard &
Hairpin Cotter

Stand
Lugs

A-frame

Stand

Lock Pin
Assembly
with 3/16" 
Linch Pin 
Assy

Stand Pin
Assembly
with 3/16" 
Linch Pin

Figure 4

Lift Frame Pinned to A-frame and Stand

Summary of Contents for LSX Series

Page 1: ...56545 Headlamp Kit No 61540 or 61550 WESTERN PRODUCTS P O BOX 245038 MILWAUKEE WI 53224 9538 FORM NO 63551 September 1 1999 CAUTION See your WESTERN outlet for application recommendations The Selection List has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS L L C ...

Page 2: ...SX Blade 4 Assembling Quadrant to Blade 5 Assembling A Frame to Quadrant 5 Assembling Stand to A frame 6 Assembling Lift Frame to A frame 6 Assembling Lift Channel and Hydraulic Unit to Lift Frame 7 Assembling Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 7 Assembling Light Brackets and Headlamps 8 Assembling Hydraulic Unit Wiring 9 Assembling Battery Cable to Motor 10 Blade Guide Assembly Installation Instruction...

Page 3: ...mponents Failure to do this can result in serious personal injury Keep well clear of the blade when it is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade If the blade hits you or drops on you you could be seriously injured WARNING WARNING CAUTION LOWER BLADE WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY BEFORE PLACING VEHICLE ON HOIST DO NOT E...

Page 4: ...emoving the snowplow Moving or falling assemblies could cause personal injury WARNING The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the blade when it is being raised lowered or angled 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 CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of the blade always turn the ON OFF switch to...

Page 5: ... and hoses before using Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately If you suspect a hose leak DO NOT use your hand to locate it Use a piece of cardboard or wood WARNING Hydraulic oil under pressure could cause skin injection injury If you are injured by hydraulic oil get medical attention immediately CAUTION Do not mix different types of hydraulic fluid Some fluids are not compatible and may ca...

Page 6: ...1 4 Clevis Pin 1 2 x 5 1 2 Stand Pin Assembly 3 4 x 5 1 4 Bolt 1 2 x 5 1 2 Bolt 3 4 Locknut 3 8 Locknut 3 8 x 1 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Stop Bushing 1 2 Locknut 3 4 x 3 1 4 Clevis Pin Stand A frame 9 16 Spacer 1 x 3 1 2 Hitch Pin Hairpin Cotter Eyebolt 5 8 Locknut Trip Spring 1 2 x 1 3 4 Carriage Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 Bolt Bumper 5 8 x 2 1 2 Bolt 1 4 Locknut 3 4 x 4 3 8 Clevis Pin 3 16 Linch Pin 5 8 x 2 Stand L...

Page 7: ...h end link of chain to hole in flat bar on A frame and secure with a locknut Attach chain to side of flat bar towards wide end of A frame See Figure 2 CAUTION Servicing the trip springs without special tools and knowledge could result in personal injury See your authorized WESTERN outlet for service CAUTION Over tightening springs will not increase blade trip force and can damage the springs Adjus...

Page 8: ...irs of lugs on wide end of A frame 2 Secure lift frame to A frame lugs with two 5 8 x 2 1 4 clevis pins inserted from the outside towards the center of the A frame Secure with cotter pins ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Never use a finger to check an alignment If the snowplow moves your finger could be crushed Large Hole in Center Bars Small Hole in Center Bars Stand Short Slot Long Slot 9 16 OD Spa...

Page 9: ...Remove top two 1 4 pipe plugs from front face of valve on hydraulic unit Install two 45 swivel fittings into pipe plug holes Tighten fittings so the hose connections will be straight down in line with valve body See Figure 5 2 Install a 1 4 street elbow into the threaded port in base end of each Hydra Turn ram Tighten fittings so they are oriented 45 from vertical towards the blade See Figure 5 3 ...

Page 10: ... top and second holes in lift frame side angles Loosely attach with two 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts and locknuts on each side 2 Loosely attach the small hole end of the two bottom light brackets to the fourth hole in each lift frame side angle with a 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolt and locknut on each side ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Assemble headlamps found in headlamp kit to the light brackets placing the headlamp swivel ab...

Page 11: ...as shown on label inside of cover NOTE Dielectric grease has been applied to coil terminals DO NOT wipe off terminals ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3 With harness strain relief inside cover at slot and black orange wire outside of cover replace cover and secure with screws 4 While allowing slack in harness to hydraulic unit secure harness to inside of lift frame side rail with two long cable ties Figure 7...

Page 12: ...assembly NOTE Retain dielectric grease tube for use during vehicle mount installation Pass tube on to end user All parts installed in this section are found in the hydraulics box 1 Attach black red battery cable to motor terminal on hydraulic unit Secure nut to 50 60 in lbs 2 Attach black battery cable without a stripe and the black orange wire from under the valve manifold cover to the ground stu...

Page 13: ...h blade guide bracket to outer rib using 5 16 Hex Flange Screw as shown 2 Insert pointed end of clamp into coil of the blade guide rod Attach a blade guide rod to each outer rib using 5 16 x 1 cap screws and locknuts as shown Figure 10 WESTERN 5 16 Hex Head Screw 5 16 Hex Locking Nut Clamp Blade Guide Assembly ...

Page 14: ...ered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein Western Products and the vehicle manufacturer may require and or recommend optional equipment for snow removal Western Products offers a limited warranty on the snowplows and accessories See separately printed page for this important information The following are registered trademarks of Douglas Dynamics L L C HYDRA TURN UNIMOUN...

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