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Lit. No. 62639
October 5, 2001
OPERATIONAL TEST AND ADJUSTMENTS
DEXRON is a trademark of General Motors Corporation
FILLING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT
NOTE: Mount the plow assembly to the vehicle.
(See label on back of blade or Owner’s Manual
for mounting instructions.)
Verify proper hydraulic hose routing see page 8 and 9.
NOTE: Add oil when all cylinders are retracted.
1.
Fill the reservoir to the dipstick level while in the
Vee position with the snowplow lowered (lift ram
retracted all the way).
2.
Turn ignition (key) switch to the ON or
ACCESSORY position. Press the control power
button. The control indicator light will turn on.
3.
Turn the control ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4.
Hold the MODE button down for 2 seconds (the
mode light will flash) to put the snowplow in single
wing mode. The right and left buttons now work as
toggles. For example, pressing the button once will
retract the blade wing. Pressing the button again
will extend the blade wing.
5.
Extend and retract the driver-side wing several
times. Return all rams to the retracted position.
Refill reservoir.
6.
Screw dipstick in completely to read fill level. Fill
with fluid according to dipstick reading.
7.
Extend and retract the passenger-side wing several
times. Return all rams to the retracted position.
Refill reservoir.
8.
Screw dipstick in completely to read fill level. Fill
with fluid according to dipstick reading.
9.
Raise and lower the snowplow several times.
Return to the lower position retracting the cylinders
completely.
10. With angling cylinders and the lift cylinder retracted,
refill the system through the fill hole. Use the
dipstick to indicate the level. Fill to full.
SYSTEM CAPACITY
•
Reservoir—1-3/4 quart
•
Complete System—2-1/2 quarts
USE
•
WESTERN
®
High Performance Fluid
to -25° F (-32° C)
Part No. 49311 - Quart
Part No. 49330 - Gallon
•
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
DEXRON
®
III to -10° F (-23° C)
•
Texaco 1537 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil for
temperatures below -25° F (-32° C)
