Testing The Snowplow - Blizzard Power Plow 8611 Assembly & Operation Manual

Your Blizzard Power Plow snowplow will use
approximately 4 quarts of Blizzard Rapid Action
Hydraulic Oil. Note: The part number issued on
the quart bottle label has been changed to P/N
63070. Blizzard hydraulic oil is also available by
the case (P/N 63071), gallon (P/N 63072) or gallon
case (P/N 63069). See your local authorized
Blizzard dealer for price and availability.
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Testing The Snowplow

Testing The Snowplow
1. Fill the HYDRAULIC PUMP FLUID RESERVOIR with BLIZZARD
SNOWPLOW RAPID ACTION HYDRAULIC OIL (P/N 63070) until it
is approximately 3/4" from the top of the tank. Replace the cap on the
reservoir. Proceed to remove the weather caps from each of the plow
and vehicle wire harnesses and connect the plugs. Start the vehicle
and turn the POWER SWITCH on the control station in the cab to the
"ON" position. You now have power to the snowplow. Once all of the
hydraulic functions have been executed, the system will have been
filled with approximately 4 to 4-1/2 quarts of hydraulic oil.
2. To raise the POWER HITCH on the snowplow, turn the power switch on
the control station to the "UP" or "ON" position. Note: The "RAISE/
LOWER" rocker switch must be in the neutral or center position for the
Power Hitch to operate. Push and hold the toggle switch on the A-frame
upward into the "CONNECT" position. Notice the action of the fluid in
the reservoir. By activating the initial hydraulic function, the fluid begins
to fill the system. Push and hold the toggle switch in the "DISCONNECT"
position, the Power Hitch will lower. Refill the reservoir until the fluid
is approximately 3/4" from the top of the tank.
3. Position the vehicle such that the Power Hitch is below the push beam
and the mounting points on the A-frame are in line with the mounting
points on the undercarriage. Pull out the A-FRAME LATCH PIN and
rotate the A-FRAME LATCH clockwise until the latch is resting on the
DRAW PIN (See diagram on page 16). Move the snowplow in position
by activating the Power Hitch connect switch and release.
WARNING: Always use caution when operating the Power
Hitch CONNECT/DISCONNECT switch. Keep your hands and
feet away from the operation of the draw latch and the main
blade. The action of the draw latch moves the snowplow in
position for proper attachment to the vehicle. Failure to
follow this caution may result in serious injury or death.
The Power Hitch will raise until it hits the push beam and the DRAW
LATCH FINGERS will pull the plow into the vehicle. The mounting
points on the plow and vehicle are now positively aligned. Rotate the
A-frame latch counterclockwise until the latch is in the raised position.
Note: The A-frame latch pin should always lock in place. Do not set
the pin past the lock point on the A-frame. Insert the two HITCH PINS
through the mounting holes on the A-frame and secure each with one
hair pin cotter. The snowplow is now securely mounted to the vehicle.
4. Return to the interior of the vehicle. With the plow securely in place, you
can now execute the remaining functions of the snowplow. The system
power on the control station should be in the "ON" position. Next, raise
the plow to its maximum height by pushing and holding the "RAISE"
rocker switch on the control station. Initiate the driver's side wing by
pushing and holding the "LEFT WING EXTEND" rocker switch until the
wing pivots forward. Notice the staggered pace the wing extends. The
hydraulic fluid is filling the hose and replacing the air in the system.