Western UltraMount 2, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 72444, Rev. 05 17 April 1, 2021
Vehicle application recommendations are based
on the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed
must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's
stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings
(found on the driver-side door cornerpost
of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight
distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast
may be required to comply with these
requirements. See "Ballast Requirements"
later in this section.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
See your WESTERN
®
outlet/website
for speci fi c vehicle application
recommendations before installation.
The Quick Match selection system has
speci
fi c vehicle and snowplow requirements.
• WESTERN Quick Match selection system
is based on available vehicle capacity for
snowplow equipment on a representative
vehicle equipped with options commonly
used for plowing and with 300 lb of front seat
occupant weight.
• Weight of front seat occupants can be adjusted
above 300 lb, but vehicle with snowplow must
not exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional
limitations and requirements.
• Installation, modi fi cation, and addition of
accessories must comply with published
WESTERN recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is
loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or
snowplow accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as
con
fi gured must be weighed.