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A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
December 15, 2016
Lit. No. 69384, Rev. 03
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- Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538 • www.westernplows.com December 15, 2016 Lit. No. 69384, Rev. 03 HTS™ Snowplow 69500, 69525, 69525-1 Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTION See your WESTERN outlet/website for ®...
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Page 3: Safety Definitions
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation warning/caution and instruction labels on the back of that, if not avoided, could result in death or the blade. serious personal injury. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HYDRAULIC SAFETY Improper installation and operation could cause WARNING personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause skin Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic before installing, operating or making adjustments. -
Page 5: Battery Safety
SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION BATTERY SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline Batteries normally produce explosive gases vapor is explosive. Never smoke while which can cause personal injury. Therefore, working on vehicle. Keep all open flames do not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco away from gasoline tank and lines. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BLADE TO A-FRAME 3. Place the A-frame nose plate over the quadrant pivot section. Secure with one 1" x 9" cap screw (pivot bolt) and a locknut. Tighten locknut as much 1. Remove the headlamp box and small parts box as possible while allowing A-frame and quadrant from carton. - Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Stand the blade, A-frame and lift frame assembly upright and support in a level position using block under the main A-frame tube. Install the blade guides. 6. Finish securing the cutting edge with two carriage bolts and locknuts (included in parts box). Lit.
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Page 8: Receiver Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STAND SHOE RECEIVER INSTALLATION A final adjustment of stand shoe will be made 1. Before assembling the receiver to the vehicle after attaching snowplow to vehicle (page 13). undercarriage, determine if the height adjustment plate kits are needed. 1. - Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. If adjustment plates are required, install as follows: 5. Position the receiver between the mount brackets on each side. Align the notches in rear of the Position an adjustment plate on each side of the receiver with pins in vehicle undercarriage. receiver as shown.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HEADLAMPS 3. Insert seven cable tie anchors into 1/4" holes on the rear of light bar from the inside, with the locking tabs horizontal. WARNING Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow 4. Install a split rubber grommet on each headlamp headlamps and directional lights.
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Page 11: Fluid Capacity
2. Remove factory installed pipe plug. Reservoir fluid level should be within 2-1/2" from the top of the fill hole. If additional fluid is needed, fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance ® Hydraulic Fluid or other fluid conforming to Military... -
Page 12: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment
OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT 3. Turn the quill inward (clockwise) to decrease the drop speed. Turn the quill outward (counterclockwise) to increase the drop speed. WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being 4. - Page 13 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Fully angle the blade in both directions in raised and lowered positions. Adjust hose fittings, wraps and clamps so hoses do not contact vehicle 1. Attach snowplow to the vehicle mount. With bumper, have no sharp bends and are wrapped at snowplow lowered to the ground and on level contact points with the lift and A-frames.
- Page 14 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK options available, checking the functionality of the snowplow DRLs will depend on the type of module installed on the vehicle. 1. Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting prior to connecting the snowplow harness. With headlamp switch OFF, activate the vehicle DRLs.
- Page 15 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET If the completed snowplow will be delivered immediately, the Owner's Manual should be reviewed with and given to the purchaser according to the snowplow checklist. If the snowplow is completed prior to delivery to the purchaser, attach the Owner's Manual Packet to the electrical cable of the cab control for safekeeping.
- Page 16 A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC Western Products reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used. Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal.