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Western MVP 3 74300 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

MVP 3™ Snowplow

74475, 74485, 74495, 74585, 74595, 74675, 74685, 74695

74300, 74310, 74400, 74300-1, 74310-1, 74400-1

Installation Instructions

Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538 • www.westernplows.com

December 15, 2016

Lit. No. 43071, Rev. 05

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.

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Summary of Contents for MVP 3 74300

Page 1: ...Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com December 15 2016 Lit No 43071 Rev 05 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: ... avoided could result in death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS Become familiar with and inform users about the warning caution and instruction labels on the back of the blade NOTE If labels are missing...

Page 3: ... fluid under pressure can cause skin injection injury If you are injured by hydraulic fluid get medical attention immediately SAFETY 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 is parked ...

Page 4: ... do not allow flames sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery When charging or working near a battery always cover your face and protect your eyes and also provide ventilation Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin eyes and clothing Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components CAUTION Read instructions before assembling Fasteners should be finger ti...

Page 5: ...to the T frame except for the clevis pins and the shipping brackets 4 Remove the fasteners and blocking securing the A frame to the pallet 5 While supporting the lift frame remove the clevis pins and discard the shipping brackets 6 Set aside the stacking stops They will be installed if required after the snowplow is installed on the vehicle and the T frame position has been adjusted Pivot Plate Ho...

Page 6: ...ed on the receiver height measurement distance d determined in Step 1 under Pivot Plate Hole Position A final adjustment of the stand shoe will be made after attaching the snowplow to the vehicle 1 Slide the stand shoe into the stand tube and align the 1 4 hole in the stand tube with the 1 4 hole in the stand shoe as determined from the chart and illustration below Stand Shoe Position Chart Distan...

Page 7: ...the holes in wing hinges 3 Insert the pivot pin from top to bottom through all hinges as shown 4 Move the snowplow into a normal operating position 5 Remove the protective packaging from the angle rams 6 Align the holes in the rod end of the angle ram with the corresponding holes on the back of the blade 7 Install a 1 x 4 3 4 clevis pin from the top down to attach each rod Secure the clevis pins w...

Page 8: ...CTIONS 3 8 x 1 1 4 Cap Screw Pivot Pin 3 8 Locknut Blade Guide 5 16 x 1 Cap Screw 5 16 Locknut 8 Install the center snow deflector using two 3 8 x 1 1 4 cap screws and 3 8 locknuts 9 Install the blade guides with 5 16 x 1 cap screws and 5 16 locknuts as shown ...

Page 9: ...l with the locking tabs horizontal 3 Install a split rubber grommet on each headlamp wire 3 from the headlamp and insert the grommet and wire into the slot on the rear of the channel 4 Route the wires underneath the channel in back of the vertical supports and down along the inside of the driver side vertical support securing the wires to the anchors with cable ties 5 Attach the harness to the fro...

Page 10: ...acted the fluid level should reach the fill hole If additional fluid is needed fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic Fluid to 40 F 40 C or other fluid conforming to Military Specification MIL H 5606 A such as Mobil Aero HFA or Shell AeroShell Fluid 4 NOTE Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir NOTE Add fluid only when all rams are retracted 5 Replace ...

Page 11: ...n the top of the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed 1 Lower the blade to the ground before making adjustment 2 On the hydraulic unit raise the top cover retainer remove the bottom cover retainer and remove the side cover 3 Turn the quill IN clockwise to decrease drop speed Turn the quill OUT counterclockwise to increase drop speed 4 Stand 8 feet clear of the blade when checking adjustment...

Page 12: ...embly removed for clarity Tall Configuration A B C Configuration T Frame Leveling Adjustment Snowplow WITHOUT Headlamp Extension Brackets Snowplow WITH Headlamp Extension Brackets Tall Truck Pivot Plate Hole Position 3 Upward Hole A Short Stacking Stop Tall Stacking Stop Level Hole B Short Stacking Stop Down Hole C No Stacking Stop Needed Medium Truck Pivot Plate Hole Position 2 Upward Hole A Shor...

Page 13: ...cer plate adjust the center cutting edges as follows 2 Loosen the four 5 8 x 2 center cutting edge carriage bolts but do not remove them 3 Slide the center cutting edges inward until they contact the spacer plate 4 Re tighten the center cutting edge carriage bolts according to the torque chart 5 8 x 2 Carriage Bolt Spacer Plate Center Cutting Edge Lubricating the Pivot Pin Hinge Using a rubber tip...

Page 14: ... fully collapsed attach the chains to the lift arm hooks in the tightest possible link This adjustment will provide for optimum transport height blade float and stacking stop clearance When chain tension is correct the T frame will not contact the lift frame when the blade is fully raised 4 Fully raise the blade and verify that it does not block the headlamp beams If the blade blocks the headlamp ...

Page 15: ...fekeeping OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle Battery Cable is 12 volt unfused source VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK 1 Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting prior to connecting the snowplow harness 2 Check the operation of the snowplow lights with snowplow mounted to vehicle and all har...

Page 16: ...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 FloStat MVP 3 UltraMount UltraMount 2 WESTERN Printed in U S A Western Produc...

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