Hydraulic System; Fluid Level; Annual Fluid Change - Blizzard POWER PLOW 8100PP Owner's Manual

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Fluid Level

CAUTION
Do not mix diff erent kinds of hydraulic fl uid.
Some fl uids are not compatible and may cause
performance problems and product damage.
NOTE: Remove breather slowly to relieve any
pressure in reservoir.
1. With the snowplow attached to the vehicle and the
blade on the ground, turn control OFF.
Arm / Blade
Power
Operation
Switch
Switch
Switch
Label
2. Move power switch to center, or "OFF," position.
3. While holding the power switch RIGHT, push
DOWN and hold the Arm/Blade Operation switch.
The arm will disengage mount adapter and fully
retract the lift ram.
4. Remove the breather. Fill to 1" from the top of the
reservoir and replace the breather.
Breather
Reservoir
Drain
Plug
Lit. No. 40691, Rev. 05
MAINTENANCE
5. Turn control ON. Raise and lower the blade to
For fl uid recommendations, see the following Annual
Fluid Change section.

Annual Fluid Change

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.
Do not mix diff erent kinds of hydraulic fl uid.
Some fl uids are not compatible and may
Light
cause performance problems and product
Tower
damage.
1. Perform this operation with the snowplow attached
2. With blade in COMPACT position, lower blade to
3. While holding the power switch RIGHT, push
NOTE: Loosen breather slowly to relieve any
pressure in the reservoir.
4. Remove the drain plug located in the bottom of the
5. Completely drain reservoir and replace drain plug.
Motor
6. Carefully note hose routing for proper reassembly.
Blade Drop
7.
Speed
Adjustment
Valve
Manifold
33
reposition the draw latch.
CAUTION
CAUTION
to the truck on a hard, level surface.
ground and turn control OFF.
DOWN and hold the Arm/Blade Operation switch.
The arm will disengage mount adapter and fully
retract the lift ram.
hydraulic reservoir.
Remove the angle ram hoses from the fi ttings
on the hydraulic unit and place in a drain pan
or suitable container. (See the following
illustrations and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting
Replacement instructions.)
May 1, 2021