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Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00

August 15, 2011

OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW

Angled Blade

Move one wing "OUT" and the other wing "IN" to
form an angled blade in either direction for general
plowing and widening.

Retracted (Vee) Blade

Move both wings "IN" towards the vehicle for
initial break through plowing and plowing paths or
walkways.

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Страница 1: ...N Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date OWNER S MANUAL Original Instructions August 15 2011 Lit No 49513 Rev 00 08 19 2011 07 05 31 ...

Страница 2: ... Dealer Address _______________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model Year ___________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model Year _________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type Size ___________________________________________ Weight ___________ lb kg Ballast No ___ Yes ___ Amount____________lb kg FloS...

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Страница 4: ...oStat Hydraulic System 24 System Capacity 26 Pump Motor Specifications All Blades 26 Cab Controls 27 Straight Blade Controls 28 MVP PLUS WIDE OUT Blade Controls 29 Accessories and Options 30 Mounting Snowplow To Vehicle 31 Operating Your Snowplow 33 Cab Controls 33 Straight Blade Hand Held Control 33 Straight Blade Joystick Control 36 MVP PLUS WIDE OUT Blades Hand Held Control 40 Joystick Control ...

Страница 5: ...ic System 89 Fluid Level 89 Annual Fluid Change 91 Air Removal HTS Straight Blades 95 Air Removal MVP PLUS Blades 96 Air Removal WIDE OUT Blades 97 Hose or Fitting Replacement 98 Procedure for Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 98 Fuse Replacement 100 Vehicle 100 Recycle 101 Blade Finish 101 Emergency Parts Tools 101 Troubleshooting 102 Harness Diagram 3 Port 2 Plug System 103 Most of the inf...

Страница 6: ...r s Manual packet for your use Your WESTERN snowplow FloStat hydraulic unit has a serial number Record this serial number on the Snowplow Owner Data Sheet at the front of this manual Before using your WESTERN snowplow make sure your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle manufacturer s and our required options for plowing FACTORY ORIGINAL PRODUCTS Your WESTERN snowplow is a valuable investment T...

Страница 7: ...outlet SAFETY DEFINITIONS NOTE Indicates a situation or action that can lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle or other property Other useful information can also be described WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or mod...

Страница 8: ...Lit No 49513 Rev 00 9 August 15 2011 SAFETY Warning Caution Label Instruction Label WIDE OUT Blades Only both sides Multiple Pinch Points Label OR ...

Страница 9: ...5 2011 SAFETY Code Definition YY 2 Digit Year MM 2 Digit Month DD 2 Digit Day LL 2 Digit Location Code XXXX 4 Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5 Digit Blade Assembly PN YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ ZZZZZ zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ Serial Number Label ...

Страница 10: ...ectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury WARNING Remove blade assembly before placing vehicle on hoist CAUTION Read Owner s Manual before operating or servicing snowplow WARNING Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the blade and ballast The rating label is found on the driver side vehicle door cornerpost CAUTION Plowing speed should not ex...

Страница 11: ...ction injury If you are injured by hydraulic fluid get medical attention immediately FUSES The WESTERN electrical and hydraulic systems contain several automotive blade style fuses If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start ...

Страница 12: ...isher rated BC handy for flammable liquids and electrical fires FIRE AND EXPLOSION Be careful when using gasoline Do not use gasoline to clean parts Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or flame CELL PHONES A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to ...

Страница 13: ...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 WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes Breathing these fumes even in low concentrations can cause dea...

Страница 14: ...recommendations before installation The Selection List has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements WESTERN Selection List Quick Match 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 Weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted above 300 lb but vehicle with s...

Страница 15: ... it be secured properly behind the rear axle A ballast retainer kit is available from your WESTERN outlet PN 62849 NOTE The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast See your WESTERN outlet for the correct amount of ballast required Include the weight of the retainer as part of the ballast requirement Sand bags are recommended for use as ballast Position and secure ballast as...

Страница 16: ...lower lift frame and stand leg The holes will accept 1 2 trailer hitch pin locks which are available at most auto supply or trailer equipment stores These holes used with locks may be used to secure the snowplow assembly on or off the truck to deter theft The snowplow shall be installed according to instructions supplied WESTERN outlets are trained to provide this service and other services for th...

Страница 17: ... several vertical ribs The top edges are formed for added strength and improved appearance WESTERN snowplows with poly blades are constructed of a high molecular weight polyethylene sheet that is supported with structural steel WESTERN blades have replaceable high carbon steel cutting edges bolted to the bottom Straight blade and WIDE OUT cutting edges should be replaced when worn to the bottom ed...

Страница 18: ...models These rotate 360 for longer wear and better blade flotation over all surfaces For severe service heavy duty disc shoes are standard on all PRO PLOW Series 2 and PRO PLUS snowplows HTS Blades HTS the half ton snowplow The HTS blade is a full size full featured snowplow designed exclusively for half ton pickup trucks It handles light commercial institutional and extended use homeowner applica...

Страница 19: ...c without damaging the snowplow vehicle or injuring the driver The trip springs need no adjustment and offer protection in all blade wing positions Available accessories include a rubber deflector bolt on disc shoes blade wing extensions blade stops and a back drag edge WIDE OUT Blades The WESTERN WIDE OUT snowplow provides you the ability to extend the width of your blade hydraulically allowing y...

Страница 20: ...intenance section for Trip Spring Adjustment The quadrant is attached to the triangular A frame with a pivot bolt The pivot bolt allows the quadrant and blade to swing right or left The hydraulic unit is mounted on the front of the lift frame The hoses remain connected to the hydraulic unit and the rams The snowplow headlamps are also attached to the lift frame MVP PLUS Blades The wings are attach...

Страница 21: ... 668 303 8 POLY PRO PLOW Series 2 Snowplow 690 313 8 1 2 PRO PLOW Series 2 Snowplow 686 311 7 1 2 PRO PLUS Snowplow 789 358 8 PRO PLUS Snowplow 805 365 8 1 2 PRO PLUS Snowplow 821 372 9 PRO PLUS Snowplow 837 380 7 1 2 MVP PLUS Snowplow 827 375 7 1 2 MVP PLUS Snowplow Poly 799 362 8 1 2 MVP PLUS Snowplow 880 399 8 1 2 MVP PLUS Snowplow Poly 847 384 9 1 2 MVP PLUS Snowplow 988 448 9 1 2 MVP PLUS Sno...

Страница 22: ...low headlamps when they are turned ON When the electrical plugs are disconnected the headlamps will automatically switch to vehicle headlamps when they are turned ON Replacement parts are available through your local WESTERN outlet GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW WARNING Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights VEHICLE MOUNT Western Products has designed custom mo...

Страница 23: ...ow build up in front of it while plowing deep snow or stacking snow into piles This feature is activated when the blade Attached to the mount are two removable receiver brackets The receiver brackets are attached to the mount using pins and hairpin cotters The receiver brackets are easily removed to provide even more road clearance during the non plowing months of the year GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNO...

Страница 24: ...uctions see Annual Fluid Change under Hydraulic System in the Maintenance section of this manual MVP PLUS Blades Breather Quill Reservoir Valve Manifold Motor Drain Cap Fill Plug Motor Relay Breather Fill Plug Quill Valve Manifold Motor Relay Reservoir Motor WIDE OUT Blades Drain Cap is in FLOAT and is factory set See your sales outlet for adjustment The HTS blade is raised in approximately 4 seco...

Страница 25: ... 1500 1700 psi Wing Plowing Relief Valves 4 5 dia 1 5 kW Motor 0 000652 gal rev Pump Hydraulic Hose 1 4 SAE 100R1 and 3 8 SAE 100R17 System Capacity FloStat Unit Reservoir 1 3 4 quarts FloStat System Total 2 3 8 to 2 3 4 quarts Pump Motor Specifications HTS Blades 12 volt DC with Connection 1600 1700 psi Pump Relief Valve 4000 psi Angling Relief Valve 3 dia 0 8 kW Motor 0 000477 gal rev Pump Hydra...

Страница 26: ...ntrol has its own ON OFF switch with an indicator light to show when the control is powered up Your vehicle ignition key switch controls a fused circuit that powers your cab control directly from the battery The ON OFF switch on the cab control allows you to turn OFF the control and prevent blade movement even when the ignition switch is ON The control ON OFF switch serves as an emergency stop if ...

Страница 27: ...5 2011 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop Straight Blade Hand Held Control Straight Blade Joystick Control ...

Страница 28: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS WIDE OUT Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light red ON OFF Button Emergency Stop ON OFF Switch Emergency Stop MVP PLUS WIDE OUT Hand Held Control MVP PLUS WIDE OUT Joystick Control ...

Страница 29: ... cleanly CURB GUARD KIT Designed to fit on the ends of the cutting edges these guards protect against scraping the bottom edge of the blade against curbs and sidewalks The kit is available for straight blades and all MVP PLUS blades WING EXTENSION KIT These optional wings add up to 30 percent more carrying capacity to your blade The single pin design allows for a quick and easy attach detach no in...

Страница 30: ...ully seat inside receiver brackets Turn the vehicle ignition to the OFF position Plow Horn Receiver Bracket Lock Pin Shoe Handle Stand WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade drop zone when it is being raised lowered or angled Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade If the blade hits you or drops on you you could be seriously injured WARNING Inspect snowplow components a...

Страница 31: ...p shoe will lift off the ground 2 Pull and hold lock pin out then rotate handle UP and release lock pin It must lock into UPPER hole Stand hook must grip receiver pin 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on other side of snowplow Not required for HTS blades 4 Connect electrical plugs ON Shoe Handle ON Receiver Pin Stand Hook Handle Pull Lock Pin ...

Страница 32: ...e ON OFF button operates as an emergency stop if required Function Time Outs All control functions except LOWER FLOAT time out stop automatically after a period of time This is to limit the amount of electrical energy required from the vehicle NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again RAISE LOWER R L ON OFF FLOAT 1 4 3 2 Power Indic...

Страница 33: ...de movements described in the table Function Description of Operation RAISE Press this button to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode Function times out after 3 5 seconds LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release the button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press the LOWER button and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper left corner of the contr...

Страница 34: ...gle the blade to the left Function times out after 3 25 seconds NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again SECURITY GUARD System 1 2 3 4 The four round buttons located to the left and right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will operate the SECURITY GUARD system See SECURITY GUARD System in this section for more information OPERATING YO...

Страница 35: ... switch are both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed The ON OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always move the ON OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF L R RAISE LOWER ON OFF FLOAT 1 2 3 4 Power Indicator Light red FLOAT Light green ON OFF Switch...

Страница 36: ...e ON OFF switch to OFF then back to ON Smooth Stop The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a stop when the lever returns to center position This results in smoother operation reduces the shock to the hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life See FLEET FLEX Electrical System in this section for more information Control Lever Movement From the center position the control leve...

Страница 37: ... lever toward the bottom of the control body to lower the snowplow Release the lever to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Move the control lever to the LOWER position and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper right corner of the control face will illuminate The blade will lower to the ground surface and follow the contour of the surface as it dips or raises Function d...

Страница 38: ...ight to angle the blade right Function times out after 3 25 seconds NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release the lever to the center position then move back into the desired function SECURITY GUARD System 1 2 3 4 Moving the control lever from the center position toward any of the four digits on the face of the control body will operate the SECURITY GUARD...

Страница 39: ...erates as an emergency stop if required Function Time Outs All control functions except LOWER FLOAT time out stop automatically after a period of time This is to limit the amount of electrical energy required from the vehicle NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always push th...

Страница 40: ...de movements described in the table Function Description of Operation RAISE Press this button to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode Function times out after 3 5 seconds LOWER Press this button to lower the snowplow Release the button to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Press the LOWER button and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper left corner of the contr...

Страница 41: ...wing retracts while the left wing extends MVP PLUS Function times out after 3 25 seconds NOTE If control function times out before desired blade movement is complete release button and press again Scoop Retract Blade Position The two round buttons located to the left and right of the RAISE button move both wings at the same time into the blade positions described in the following table Function De...

Страница 42: ...ING Press this button on the left side of the control to move the left wing The first time the button is pressed after the control is turned ON or another function is used the wing will extend Repeated use of the same button without using another function results in movement in the opposite direction from the previous movement Function times out after 3 75 OUT or 3 25 seconds IN R WING Press this ...

Страница 43: ... both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed The ON OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the blade always move the ON OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use The power indicator light will turn OFF 3 4 2 1 L R RAISE LOWER ON OFF FLOAT SCOOP RETRACT WING WING Power Indicator Light red FLOAT Light green ...

Страница 44: ...e ON OFF switch to OFF then back to ON Smooth Stop The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a stop when the lever returns to center position This results in smoother operation reduces the shock to the hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life See FLEET FLEX Electrical System in this section for more information Control Lever Movement From the center position the control leve...

Страница 45: ...Release the lever to stop blade at desired height FLOAT Move the control lever to the LOWER position and hold 3 4 second to activate this mode The FLOAT light in the upper right corner of the control face will illuminate The blade will lower to the ground surface and follow the contour of the surface as it dips or raises Function does not time out however control will shut down after 20 minutes of...

Страница 46: ... to the driver s right side The right wing retracts while the left wing extends Function times out after 3 25 seconds Scoop Retract Blade Position Moving the control lever from the center position toward the word SCOOP or RETRACT on the face of the control body will cause both wings to move at the same time into the following blade positions Function Description of Operation SCOOP Move the control...

Страница 47: ...ation Function Description of Operation L WING Move the control lever toward the left side of LOWER on the control face to move the left wing The first time the lever is moved into the slot after the control is turned ON or another function is used the wing will extend Repeated use of lever in the same slot without using another function results in movement in the opposite direction from the previ...

Страница 48: ...r controlled programmable features These include SECURITY GUARD electrical anti theft system Smooth Stop One Touch FLOAT This section provides more information about each feature as well as instructions on how to enable or disable them These features are offered to give you the ability to secure your snowplow and customize your plowing experience ...

Страница 49: ...tion process 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or ACCESSORY position It is not necessary to start the vehicle 2 Verify the control power indicator is OFF If the power indicator light is red the control is ON Move the ON OFF switch to OFF or push the ON OFF button to turn the control OFF 3 To activate the SECURITY GUARD mode move the control lever to the 1 position or press the 1 button ...

Страница 50: ...curity code Once you have entered your 4 digit security code the FLOAT light will stop flashing and The power indicator light will turn OFF This indicates that your 4 digit security code is entered and stored in the SECURITY GUARD system 4 Once a 4 digit security code is established and the plow vehicle electrical connection are lost disconnected the SECURITY GUARD system will recognize any contro...

Страница 51: ... position 2 If the snowplow is locked the control power indicator light will be flashing at a fast rate unlock the snowplow by following the Manual Unlock procedure 3 Move the ON OFF switch to the OFF position or push the ON OFF button to switch the control OFF Verify that the power indicator light is OFF 4 With the control OFF move the control lever to the 2 position or press the 2 button four co...

Страница 52: ...ode to enter the security code before the snowplow can be activated Once the security code is established the SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a control with the same security code is attached and does not require a manual unlock to activate the snowplow The system will recognize the control as safe and will automatically unlock The SECURITY GUARD system is only fully functional with joystick...

Страница 53: ...lowing steps Performing the sequence multiple times will toggle the feature between enabled and disabled Enable Disable Procedure 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or ACCESSORY position It is not necessary to start the vehicle 2 Verify the control power indicator is OFF If the power indicator light is red the control is ON Move the ON OFF switch to OFF or push the ON OFF button to turn ...

Страница 54: ...oggle the feature between enabled and disabled Enable Disable Procedure 1 Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or ACCESSORY position It is not necessary to start the vehicle 2 Verify the control power indicator is OFF If the power indicator light is red the control is ON Move the ON OFF switch to OFF or push the ON OFF button to turn the control OFF 3 Move and hold the control lever to the L...

Страница 55: ...rance during transport place the blade halfway between the straight and retracted vee positions The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport The MVP PLUS snowplow can be used in five basic plowing positions Straight Blade Move both wings to form a straight blade for wide path plowing or stacking snow ...

Страница 56: ...WPLOW Angled Blade Move one wing OUT and the other wing IN to form an angled blade in either direction for general plowing and widening Retracted Vee Blade Move both wings IN towards the vehicle for initial break through plowing and plowing paths or walkways ...

Страница 57: ...TING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Move both wings OUT away from the vehicle to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff Dogleg Blade Move one wing to straight blade position and the other OUT to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows ...

Страница 58: ...OUT BLADE POSITIONS The WIDE OUT snowplow can be used in four basic plowing positions NOTE Always transport the WIDE OUT snowplow with both wings fully retracted OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Retracted Blade Move both wings IN to form a straight blade ...

Страница 59: ...5 2011 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Move both wings OUT straight for an extra wide blade for clearing large areas Scoop Blade Move both wings OUT and ahead of the vehicle to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff ...

Страница 60: ...Lit No 49513 Rev 00 61 August 15 2011 Dogleg Blade Move one wing to extended position and the other OUT to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ...

Страница 61: ... and disconnecting the electrical plugs should switch between the vehicle and snowplow headlamps as follows Electrical plugs DISCONNECTED Vehicle headlamps function normally Electrical plugs CONNECTED Vehicle headlamp functions transfer to the snowplow headlamps On some DRL systems both the vehicle and snowplow headlamps will function Aiming the Headlamps Aim the snowplow headlamps with the snowpl...

Страница 62: ...T WARNING Blade can drop unexpectedly Place blade on jack stands Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Recommended Shoe Adjustments For gravel surfaces The bottom surface of the shoe should be 1 4 1 2 below the cutting edge For hard surfaces concrete or asphalt The bottom surface of the shoe should be even with the cutting edge Actual configuration varies by model Actual configu...

Страница 63: ...ide the disc shoe down and out of the shoe hole straight blades or shoe holder MVP PLUS and WIDE OUT blades 4 Remove one or more washers from the shoe stem and reinstall the shoe into the shoe hole holder 5 Place the removed washers onto the shoe stem above the shoe hole holder 6 Reinstall the linchpin 7 Turn the vehicle ignition to the ON position and turn the control ON Raise the blade slightly ...

Страница 64: ...eed set limits the relief valve opens allowing fluid to escape and the ram retracts For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions see Annual Fluid Change under Hydraulic System in the Maintenance section of this manual OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blades Fill Plug Drain Plug Reservoir Valve Manifold Breather Quill Motor HTS Blades Reservoir Motor Drain Plug Valve Manifold Quill Breather Fi...

Страница 65: ...e vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade If the blade hits you or drops on you you could be seriously injured BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT The quill in the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed Quill HTS Blades Straight Blades Quill Top Cover Retainer Bottom Cover Retainer Quill WIDE OUT Blades MVP PLUS Blades Top Cover Retainer Quill Bottom Cover Retainer ...

Страница 66: ...US and WIDE OUT Blades Lift the hydraulic unit top cover retainer remove the bottom cover retainer and remove the side cover Straight Blades Follow the Straight Blade Hydraulic Unit Cover Remove and Replace procedure in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Turn the quill IN clockwise to decrease drop speed Turn the quill OUT counterclockwise to increase drop speed 4 Stand 8 clear of the blade ...

Страница 67: ...e straight position 4 Turn the control OFF to lock the blade in place NOTE Overheating is unlikely under normal driving conditions but occasionally the snowplow may be positioned where it deflects air away from the radiator If this occurs stop the vehicle and raise lower or angle the snowplow slightly to correct overheating NOTE Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab when the snowplow is att...

Страница 68: ... or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and then drive or plow Wet and hard packed snow or ice offers the worst tire traction It is very easy to lose control You will have difficulty accelerating If you do get moving you may have poor steering and difficult braking which can cause you to slide out of control Here are some tips for driving in these conditions Drive ...

Страница 69: ...yers of clothing as you get warm you can take off layers CAUTION Wear a seat belt when plowing snow Hidden obstructions could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly resulting in personal injury CAUTION Flag any obstructions that are hard to locate under snow to prevent damage to product or property WARNING Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window Sudden stops or protruding objects could cause ...

Страница 70: ... sure you know of any obstructions hidden beneath the snow such as bumper stops in parking lots curbs sidewalk edges shrubs fences or pipes sticking up from the ground If unfamiliar with the area to be plowed have someone familiar with the area point out obstacles 2 If possible and you have good visibility plow during the storm rather than letting snow accumulate 3 Do not exceed 10 mph 16 km h whe...

Страница 71: ...e into the fully retracted vee position and make an initial pass 2 Bite into the edges using only partial blade width until job is cut down to size for full blade plowing Rule of thumb 6 of snow plow with entire blade width 9 of snow plow with 3 4 blade width 12 of snow plow with 1 2 of the blade For WIDE OUT blades in Scoop position plow all depths with entire blade width Experience and feel are ...

Страница 72: ...rd removing the remaining snow from the driveway Check municipal ordinances for proper disposal of snow Clearing Parking Lots 1 Clear areas in front of buildings first With blade raised drive up to the building Drop blade and back drag the snow away from building When snow is clear of the buildings turn the vehicle around and push snow away from the buildings towards outer edges of lot Back drag e...

Страница 73: ...CK VEHICLE Do not use any snowplow components as an attaching point when retrieving towing or winching a disabled or stuck vehicle WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked Keep 8 clear of blade drop zone Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury ...

Страница 74: ...e If the blade hits you or drops on you you could be seriously injured WARNING Inspect snowplow components and fasteners for wear or damage whenever mounting or removing the snowplow Worn or damaged components could allow the snowplow to drop unexpectedly REMOVING SNOWPLOW OFF CAUTION Store PRO PLUS PRO PLOW Series 2 and MIDWEIGHT A frame in a horizontal position This will prevent water from colle...

Страница 75: ... store the control in the glove box of the vehicle Drive the vehicle to the desired snowplow storage location Adjust straight and WIDE OUT blades to the straight position or MVP PLUS blades to the fully retracted vee position Lower the blade to the ground Turn the vehicle ignition to the OFF position CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected V...

Страница 76: ...d release lock pin It must lock into LOWER hole 3 Push down top of shoe shoe will be on the ground Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on other side of snowplow not required for HTS blades Back vehicle away OFF Receiver Pin Stand Hook Handle Pull Lock Pin OFF Shoe Handle REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE STORAGE ...

Страница 77: ...cal plugs in storage position Insert the plow cable and headlamp harness into the cable boot on the lift frame Install plug covers on the vehicle cable and headlamp harness REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE STORAGE STORAGE Your snowplow is designed to be moved into a storage location using your vehicle and plow attaching system For easier attaching of the snowplow store it on a hard level surface ...

Страница 78: ...rs SAE pertinent to headlamp aiming in specification SAE J599d 3 Prepare vehicle for headlamp aim or inspection Before checking beam aim the inspector will a Remove ice or mud from under fenders b Set tire inflation pressures to the values specified on vehicle information label c Check springs for sag or broken leaves d See that there is no load in the vehicle other than the driver and ballast as ...

Страница 79: ...gn the top edge of the high intensity zone of the snowplow lower beam below the horizontal centerline and the left edge of the high intensity zone on the vertical centerline for each snowplow headlamp Refer to diagram below Vertical Centerline ahead of DS Snowplow Headlamp Align with Vehicle Centerline Vertical Centerline ahead of PS Snowplow Headlamp Screen Located 25 Feet from Snowplow Headlamps...

Страница 80: ...ched to Vehicle 1 Lower the blade to the ground Place the control in FLOAT fully collapsing lift ram Turn the control OFF 2 Remove the two hairpin cotters washers and pins attaching the lift arm to the lift frame 3 Pivot the lift arm and lift ram forward and remove or replace the cover 4 Reassemble the lift arm to the lift frame with the pins washers and hairpin cotters removed in Step 2 ...

Страница 81: ...t between the cable boot and the driver s side of the lift frame 3 Remove the two hairpin cotters washers and pins attaching the lift arm to the lift frame 4 Pivot the lift arm and lift ram forward and remove or replace the cover 5 Reassemble the lift arm to the lift frame with the pins washers and hairpin cotters removed in Step 3 6 Unhook the driver side lift chain from the lift frame and hook t...

Страница 82: ...lic components Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury Drain hydraulic system and refill with recommended hydraulic fluid For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions see Annual Fluid Change under Hydraulic System in the Maintenance section of this manual Replace worn or damaged parts Check all mounting points and tighten fasteners on both snowplow and vehicle Verify all co...

Страница 83: ...re MVP PLUS snowplow with blades in retracted vee position This exposes the minimum amount of angle ram rod and captures the least amount of hydraulic fluid in the system Be sure lift ram is fully collapsed so the rod is not exposed Not required for HTS blades Apply general purpose petroleum grease to exposed chrome surfaces of the rams to prevent rust Lubricate all pivot points for example stand ...

Страница 84: ...rticular attention to pivot plate fasteners and the 1 pivot bolt 2 Make sure all electrical connections including grounds are clean tight free of rust or corrosion and are coated with dielectric grease 3 Check all plugs and seals for hydraulic fluid leaks Repair as necessary Pivot Plate Fasteners Pivot Plates Pivot Bolt WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked Keep 8 clear of blade drop zone Tem...

Страница 85: ...ip spring tension adjust the eyebolts located at the top of the blade Loosen the locknut nut closest to the spring and tighten the adjusting nut nut farthest from the spring until the coils begin to separate When tension is properly adjusted a sheet of paper should pass between the second and third coils When the proper tension is reached tighten locknut 6 Blade Finish If the powder coated finish ...

Страница 86: ...o maintain an even wear pattern across both cutting edges and provide good scraping action 1 Snowplow must be installed on a properly ballasted vehicle in the correct configuration 2 Vehicle and snowplow must be on a level surface 3 If the optional shoe kit has been installed on the blade remove the shoes during this adjustment procedure MAINTENANCE 4 Place blade wings in scoop position on the gro...

Страница 87: ...ing the level surface across the full length of the cutting edge 8 Verify that the cutting edges remain in full contact with the ground while the wings are shifted from the scoop position to the retracted vee position Reinstall blade shoes if removed in Step 3 Complete this procedure as often as required to provide even cutting edge wear Replace the cutting edge s on your MVP PLUS blade when worn ...

Страница 88: ...hed to the vehicle activate the control 2 For straight blades any angle will do but for MVP PLUS and WIDE OUT blades move blade wings to fully retracted vee position 3 Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way Fill Plug Drain Plug Straight Blades MVP PLUS Blades Fill Plug Drain Cap CAUTION Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic fluid Some fluids are not co...

Страница 89: ...6 HTS Blades Fill the reservoir to within 2 1 2 from the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug HTS Blades Drain Plug Breather Fill Plug MVP PLUS WIDE OUT and other Straight Blades Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug For fluid recommendations see the following Annual Fluid Change section ...

Страница 90: ...ed in the bottom of the hydraulic reservoir for straight blades or the drain cap located on the fitting side of the hydraulic unit for MVP PLUS and WIDE OUT snowplows See illustrations on the previous page 6 Completely drain the reservoir and replace the drain plug cap 7 Carefully note hose routing and positions of any protective hose wraps for proper reassembly 8 Remove the angle ram hoses from t...

Страница 91: ...he opposite side of the ram MVP PLUS blades only to take fluid back in 10 Reconnect the angle ram hoses to the proper fittings Reinstall all protective hose wraps in their original positions See the following illustrations for your snowplow type and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Replacement instructions MAINTENANCE WARNING Keep 8 clear of the blade drop zone when it is being raised lowered or angled D...

Страница 92: ...93 August 15 2011 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for MVP PLUS Blades To PS Rod Front To DS Base Rear To PS Base Rear To Lift Ram To DS Rod Front Hose Routing for Straight Blades Driver Side Hose Passenger Side Hose Lift Ram Hose ...

Страница 93: ...y retracted vee position With the lift ram fully retracted fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic Fluid to 40 F 40 C or other fluid conforming to Military Specification MIL H 5606A such as Mobil Aero HFA or Shell AeroShell Fluid 4 Replace the fill plug NOTE On MVP PLUS and WIDE OUT blades add fluid only when all rams are retracted MAINTENANCE AeroShell is a registered trademark...

Страница 94: ...servoir 13 Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade Turn the control OFF 14 Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug HTS blades Fill to within 2 1 2 from the top of the fill hole and replace the plug WARNING To prevent acciden...

Страница 95: ...ssure in the reservoir 13 Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the passenger side wing 14 Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade With all rams fully retracted turn the control OFF 15 Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug WARNING To...

Страница 96: ...fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir 13 Turn the control ON Angle blade fully left and right and raise and lower the snowplow several times Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade With all rams fully retracted turn the control OFF 14 Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill p...

Страница 97: ...ure 4 To remove a hose loosen and unscrew the hose flare nut from the fitting 5 To remove a fitting loosen the jam nut and unscrew the fitting from the port Procedure for Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses NOTE Overtorquing JIC hose fitting ends will result in a fractured fitting DO NOT use any type of sealant or tape on the fittings or hoses This could damage product Always use two wrenches ...

Страница 98: ...y in position and tighten the jam nut until the washer again contacts the port face then tighten an additional 1 8 1 4 turn to lock the fitting in place Final torque on the jam nut should be approximately 20 ft lb Use the following procedure to install hydraulic hoses 1 Screw the flare nut onto the fitting flare and hand tighten 2 Align the hose so there are no twists or sharp bends and so it will...

Страница 99: ...o 4 amp mini fuses The WIDE OUT hydraulic unit harness system contains four automotive blade style mini fuses The 2 solenoid harness to Port B on the hydraulic unit module and 6 solenoid harness to Port C each contain two 4 amp mini fuses The straight blade and HTS hydraulic unit harness systems contain two 4 amp automotive blade style mini fuses in the 3 solenoid harness to Port B on the hydrauli...

Страница 100: ... or black paint in aerosol or quart can from your WESTERN outlet Clean and repaint parts as necessary EMERGENCY PARTS TOOLS We suggest that you keep a WESTERN Emergency Parts Kit PN 67880 for straight blades PN 69600 for HTS blades PN 44796 1 for MVP PLUS blades and PN 50687 for WIDE OUT blades in your vehicle These kits contain WESTERN hydraulic fluid dielectric grease common hoses pins clips fas...

Страница 101: ...d outlets for repair information or visit us online at www westernplows com Our Web site has a complete listing of authorized outlets in your area as well as a complete library of Parts Lists Mechanic s Guides and service information to assist the qualified mechanic with repair Western Products does not recommend repairs by other than our factory trained outlets Failure to use an authorized outlet...

Страница 102: ...Harness 11 Pin Vehicle Control Harness Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Vehicle Headlamps Park Turn Lamps Factory Vehicle Harness Factory Vehicle Harness Vehicle Battery Cable To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Fire Wall 3 Port Module Non DRL or DRL BAT RED BLK R E D CAUTION On 2 plug electrical systems plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected Vehicle Battery Cable is 12...

Страница 103: ...Lit No 49513 Rev 00 104 August 15 2011 NOTES ...

Страница 104: ...th a snowplow This product is manufactured under the following U S patents 5 420 480 5 638 618 5 899 007 6 145 222 6 209 231 6 253 470 6 408 549 6 526 677 6 711 837 6 928 757 6 941 685 7 400 058 7 430 821 7 737 576 CANpatents2 060 425 2 184 922 2 229 783 2 354 257 and other patents pending Western Products offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories See separately printed page for ...

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