Western UltraMount 2 MVP3 74300 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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MVP 3™ Snowplow

74300, 74300‑1, 74300‑3, 74310, 74310‑1, 74310‑3, 74400,

74400‑1, 74400‑3, 74475, 74485, 74495, 74499, 74500‑3,

74510‑3, 74585, 74595, 74600‑3, 74675, 74685, 74695, 74699

Installation Instructions

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

July 15, 2020

Lit. No. 43071, Rev. 08

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.

Summary of Contents for UltraMount 2 MVP3 74300

Page 1: ... Western Products PO Box 245038 Milwaukee WI 53224 9538 www westernplows com July 15 2020 Lit No 43071 Rev 08 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: ...d 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 or cannot be...

Page 3: ...uid 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 Tem...

Page 4: ...o 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 tigh...

Page 5: ... 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 Hole Position IMPORTANT Before assembling the lift frame to the T frame the pivot plate hole position mus...

Page 6: ...fter 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 table and illustration below Stand Shoe Position Distance d Position 13 0 14 5 1 14 5 16 0 2 16 0 17 5 3 17 5 19 0 4 2 Insert a 1 4 roll pin 3 Do not cut the spring tie until instructed to do so after the final sta...

Page 7: ...tion 2 Align the hinges of each wing Position the T frame assembly between the blade wings so that the holes in the T frame are aligned with 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 th...

Page 8: ...locknuts as shown below For 10 6 MVP 3 Blades Use three 3 8 x 2 cap screws and 3 8 locknuts as shown below INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 8 x 1 1 4 Cap Screw Pivot Pin 3 8 Locknut Blade Guide 5 16 x 1 Cap Screws 5 16 Locknuts 9 Install the blade guides with 5 16 x 1 cap screws and 5 16 locknuts as shown 3 8 x 2 Cap Screw Pivot Pin 3 8 Locknut ...

Page 9: ...t be installed under the slotted holes Hand tighten 5 Connect the headlamp wires to the headlamps 6 Aim the headlamps according to the Snowplow Headlamp Beam 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 lockin...

Page 10: ...the fluid level should reach the fill hole If additional fluid is needed fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic Fluid rated 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: ...he quill in 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 ...

Page 12: ...arriage Bolts 9 6 MVP 3 T Frame Shown Configuration Pivot Plate Hole T Frame Leveling Adjustment Snowplow WITHOUT Headlamp Extension Brackets Snowplow WITH Headlamp Extension Brackets 7 6 8 6 9 6 MVP 3 Blades Tall Truck 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 Position 2 Upward Hole A Short Sta...

Page 13: ...r 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 Bolts Spacer Plate Center Cutting Edge Lubricating the Pivot Pin Hinge Using a rubber tipp...

Page 14: ...sed 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 beams lower t...

Page 15: ...ed prior to delivery to the purchaser attach the Owner s Manual packet to the electrical cable of the cab control for safekeeping OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 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 harnesses connected Turn sig...

Page 16: ...y 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 Products...

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