General Maintenance
Meyer Products LLC recommends this maintenance information
for regular service. Sustained heavy operation may call for more
frequent service. Snow plowing subjects a vehicle to exceptionally
rugged use. As a result, it is very important to inspect and bring
the snow plow and vehicle up to maximum operating conditions.
Inspection should be made of both the vehicle and snow plow
prior to the plowing season and after each use.
Pre-season Maintenance
Scheduled vehicle maintenance should be performed as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Don’t forget that in addition to keeping equipment in order:
1.
Keep windshield wipers, heaters and lights working.
2.
Use emergency flasher lights for increased visibility and safety.
3.
Equip vehicles with chains where necessary.
4.
Provide operators with protective clothing and with rubber
gloves for handling snow melting chemicals.
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For maximum efficiency, the vehicle supporting the snow plow
must be properly serviced. The system should consist of at
least a 70 amp./hr. battery and a 60 amp alternator. Be sure to
check regularly:
1.
Battery terminals to assure they’re clean and free of
corrosion.
2.
Electrical connections, to assure they’re tight and corrosion
free.
3.
Battery must be in top operating condition.
4.
Alternator and regulator, to assure maximum electrical output.
SNOWPLOW
CAUTION: ALWAYS LOWER MOLDBOARD TO THE GROUND
WHEN SNOW PLOW IS BEING SERVICED OR WHEN
VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE.
Check the E-68 Diagnosis chart, pages 12-13, and Post Season
Maintenance, page 9, for advice on maintaining the unit.
1.
Check and maintain hydraulic fluid reservoir level to 1” from
top cap. Oil level should be checked with lift ram and mounting
cylinder on the Xpress in the down or retracted position.
2.
Check entire hydraulic system for leaks. A significant drop in
hydraulic fluid level is evidence of a leak which must be corrected
to prevent serious damage.
3.
Before and after each season, remove sector pivot pins,
thoroughly grease pivot tubes and reinstall pins. Lubricate all
pivot points with chassis lube.
4.
ADJUSTING TRIP SPRING TENSION FULL TRIP
- Tighten
top locknut 4 turns beyond the point when spring coils begin to
separate. Tighten bottom locknut to hold eye bolt in position as
shown in figure 1.
DIAMOND EDGE
- Tighten adjustment nut to
the point when spring coils begin to separate.
Figure 1
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