THE PLOW BLADE ROCKS OR TIPS FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
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It is normal for the whole assembly to rock back and forth when mounted on a
vehicle, with the plow blade moving side to side from 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in.)
This compensates for differences in terrain between what the plow rides on and
what the vehicle is riding on. It should not be reduced with shims or washers.
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If the rocking is excessive, check the pivot bolt to ensure that there is no more
than 6 mm (1/4”) of play. You can tighten the lock nut, if need be.
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The springs and eye bolts may not have enough tension. If the springs look as
though they are loose, loosen the inner nuts and re-tighten the Nylock nuts to
the point where the springs are just tight. Then turn the Nylock nut, shortening
the take-up by 6 mm (1/4 inch) so the springs open slightly. Snug up the inner
M12 nut to hold the assembly tight.
THE WINCH STRAP IS BROKEN OR BREAKING.
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Broken straps are often the result of a lack of free movement in the U-bolt, at
the point the strap is fastened to the A frame. Be sure that the lock nuts on the
U-bolt allow it sufficient play.
THE WINCH DOES NOT START, OR IT HESITATES.
CAUTION!
Before working on the winch or the wiring in your vehicle,
disconnect the battery and any other power sources.
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Check that the battery cable is securely connected to the battery’s negative
terminal. Do not connect the black (negative ground) wire to the vehicle chassis
or bodywork. It must lead directly to the negative battery terminal.
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Check that the control box switch (in the engine compartment) is “ON”.
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Check that the winch contacts and the two 2” plug connectors are tight and
free of corrosion or dirt. Dielectric grease works well to protect electrical
connections.
PLOW OPERATION WORKS OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTIONS
ON THE CONTROLLER
(i.e. blade lifts when ▼ button is pressed and
vice versa)
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Check that the red lead is connected to the positive (upper) terminal on the
winch, and the black lead connected to the negative (lower) winch terminal.
THE WIRING, CONTROL SWITCH OR CONTROL BOX ARE
HOT.
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Be sure that a circuit breaker has been installed between the red battery cable
and the battery’s positive terminal. The breaker bracket must be connected
between the battery and the brass terminal on the circuit breaker.
MAINTENANCE
REMINDER
The Detail K2 plow was designed for personal use ONLY and not
rated for commercial use.
Using it in commercial applications or travelling above the recommended speeds
will result in us voiding your warranty. It can also cause serious damage to the
plow, or to your vehicle as well as possible personal injury.
Detail K2 Inc. recommends the following general maintenance
information:
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Continuous heavy operation may demand a more intensive service regimen.
Snowplowing will subject any vehicle to very heavy demands. As a result,
thorough inspection and bringing both the snow plow and the vehicle up to the
best possible operating condition is extremely important.
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Before the beginning the plowing season, and after each use, inspect both the
vehicle and snow plow.
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Lubricate all moving parts with synthetic grease. Check all electrical
connections for corrosion or wear.
