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Annual Fluid Change
CAUTION
Change the fl uid at the beginning of each
plowing season. Failure to do this could
result in condensation buildup during the
non-snowplow season.
CAUTION
Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic fl uid.
Some fl uids are not compatible and may
cause performance problems and product
damage.
1. Perform this operation with the snowplow attached
and the vehicle parked on a hard, level surface.
2. Position the blade straight across. Lower the blade
to the ground and turn the control OFF.
3. While holding the Power switch RIGHT, push
DOWN and hold the Arm/Blade Operation switch.
The arm will disengage the mount adapter and
fully retract the lift ram.
NOTE: Loosen the breather slowly to relieve any
pressure in the reservoir.
4. Remove the drain plug located in the bottom of the
hydraulic reservoir.
Breather
AeroShell
®
is a registered trademark (
Lit. No. 40688, Rev. 04
MAINTENANCE
Reservoir
Drain Plug
®
) of Shell Oil Company.
5. Completely drain the reservoir and replace the
drain plug.
6. With the lift ram fully retracted, fi ll the reservoir
through the fi ll hole until the fl uid is 1" from the top
of the reservoir.
Use BLIZZARD
®
–40°F (–40°C) or other fl uid conforming to Military
Specifi cation MIL-H-5606A, such as Mobil Aero
HFA or Shell AeroShell
7.
Replace the breather.
8. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the blade
to reposition the draw latch.
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the control OFF whenever the
snowplow is not in use. The power indicator
light will turn OFF.
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Rapid Action Hydraulic Fluid to
®
Fluid 4.
WARNING
May 1, 2012
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