Blizzard Power Plow 8611 Assembly & Operation Manual page 20

Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Performed
18 Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Date
Your Blizzard Power Plow snowplow has been designed for years of rugged,
dependable service with low maintenance. To ensure proper working condition,
follow the maintenance guidelines below and on the next page.
CAUTION: Always follow the maintenance guidelines in a timely
fashion. Failure to observe maintenance guidelines may result in
poor snowplow operation, increased component wear or possibly
lead to part failure.
Routinely inspect the following items – perform maintenance as needed:
1. All fasteners, pins, nuts and bolts for tightness. See the recommended
maximum bolt torque chart on page 20.
2. All hydraulic hoses and hydraulic hose adapters for wear and leaks. See
the recommended hydraulic adapter torque values on page 20.
3. All cylinders for leaks; inspect rod ends for corrosion and pitting.
4. Cutting edges and plow shoes for wear. Do not discard plow shoe washers.
These should be retained for different shoe adjustments.
5. Clean and lubricate all electrical plugs, headlight connections, ground and
battery cables, solenoid connections and switch connections to prevent
corrosion. Apply dielectric grease for every 25 hours of snowplow use.You
may need to grease more frequently depending on your plowing environment.
6. Lubricate all pins and bushings to prevent corrosion and to maintain con-
sistent operation, including the A-frame latch. The inner slide boxes should
also be lubricated to provide free travel. A NLGI Grade 2 multi-purpose
lithium complex grease with molybdenum (MPGM) is recommended for
lubrication.
7. Clean and cover deep scratches or exposed metal with Blizzard Snowplow
white (P/N 61219) or black (P/N 63073) touch-up paint. Contact your local
Blizzard dealer for availability.
8. Check the hydraulic oil level in the hydraulic pump fluid reservoir. Fill the
fluid to within 3/4" from the top of the reservoir. Do not exceed this level.
Never mix different types of fluids. Contact your local dealer for replace-
ment Blizzard Snowplow Rapid Action Hydraulic Oil (P/N 63070).
9. Check the trip spring adjustment. Properly adjusted tension will allow a
sheet of paper to pass between the 3rd and 4th coils of the spring.
10. Each wing uses one extension spring to help return it from the forward or
scoop position. Adjust the tension on the installed spring as needed or
install and optional second extension spring for increased return speed.
11. To adjust the snowplow drop speed, use the variable flow control valve
(FC) on the manifold (see label under pump & manifold cover). Turn the
dial on the valve clockwise to decrease the drop speed. Turn the dial
counterclockwise to increase the drop speed. See the Troubleshooting
Guide on page 38 & 39 for additional instructions.
12. Do not allow snow and ice to build-up on the pump and manifold cover.
Excessive build-up may cause bumper damage when the plow is raised.