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The machine is designed to meet obligatory standards, documents and legal regulations currently in force. The manual describes the basic safety rules and operation of PUV-3600HD/PUV-4000HD snow plough. If the information stated in the Operator's Manual needs clarification then the user should refer for assistance to the sale point where the machine was purchased or to the Manufacturer.
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SYMBOLS APPEARING IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL Information, descriptions of danger and precautions and also recommendations and prohibitions associated with user safety instructions are marked: and also preceded by the word "DANGER”. Failure to observe the instructions may endanger the machine operator's or other person's health or life. Particularly important information and instructions, the observance of which is essential, are distinguished in the text by the sign: and also preceded by the word "ATTENTION".
TABLE OF CONTENTS BASIC INFORMATION 1.1 IDENTIFICATION 1.2 PROPER USE 1.3 EQUIPMENT 1.4 WARRANTY TERMS 1.5 TRANSPORT 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 1.10 1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE 1.10 SAFETY ADVICE 2.1 BASIC SAFETY RULES 2.1.1 USE OF MACHINE 2.1.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING THE MACHINE 2.1.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2.1.4...
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CORRECT USE 4.1 PREPARING FOR WORK 4.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION 4.3 HITCHING TO VEHICLE 4.3.1 HITCHING TO THE THREE POINT LINKAGE 4.3.2 HITCHING TO FRONT LOADER OR ANOTHER CARRYING VEHICLE 4.3.3 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 4.3.4 CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4.4 SNOW PLOUGH OPERATION 4.10 4.4.1 LEVELLING THE SNOW PLOUGH BODY...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 1 1.1 IDENTIFICATION FIGURE 1.1 Location of the data plate Meaning of data plate items (FIGURE 1.1): A - machine name B – type C – serial number D – year of manufacture E – machine tare weight [kg] F –...
INTRODUCTION). 1.2 PROPER USE PUV-3600HD/PUV-4000HD snow plough is designed for clearing road surfaces, squares, parking spaces and all other hard road and footpath surfaces such as asphalt, concrete paving blocks, paving, concrete. Using the machine for other purposes should be regarded as improper.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 1 TABLE 1.1 Requirements for carrying vehicle UNIT REQUIREMENTS Linkage Front three point linkage Category II according to ISO 730-1 Front loader EURO mounting system ŁC-1650 mounting system Other compatible with the snow plough's mounting system...
SECTION 1 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD ATTENTION The snow plough must not be used for purposes other than those for which it is intended, in particular: • levelling of roads, terrain; • transport of people, animals and other items on the machine.
1.4 WARRANTY TERMS PRONAR Sp. z o.o., Narew guarantees the reliable operation of the machine when it is used according to its intended purpose as described in the OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Defects discovered during the warranty period will be removed by the Warranty Service.
SECTION 1 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD • caused by road accidents, • inappropriate use, adjustment or maintenance, use of the machine for purposes other than those for which it is intended, • use of damaged or malfunctioning machine, • repairs carried out by unauthorised persons, repairs carried out improperly, •...
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 1 When loading and unloading the machine, comply with the general principles of workplace health and safety for reloading work. Persons operating reloading equipment must have the qualifications required to operate these machines. DANGER When transporting independently, the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual and observe all recommendations.
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SECTION 1 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD ATTENTION When rising the machine by the transport lugs, the mouldboards should be folded to the rear (FIGURE 1.2) ATTENTION Do NOT secure lifting slings or any types of load securing elements to hydraulic and electrical system components and fragile elements of the machine FIGURE 1.3...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 1 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS A hydraulic oil leak constitutes a direct threat to the natural environment owing to its limited biodegradability. While carrying out maintenance and repair work which involves the risk of an oil leak, this work should take place on an oil resistant floor or surface. In the event of oil leaking into the environment, first of all contain the source of the leak, and then collect the leaked oil using available means.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 2 2.1 BASIC SAFETY RULES 2.1.1 USE OF MACHINE • Before using the machine, the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual and the WARRANTY BOOK. When operating the machine, the operator must comply with all recommendations contained in the Operator's Manual.
SECTION 2 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD machine is not compatible with the category of the carrying vehicle's linkage system. • After completion of hitching the machine, check the safeguards. Carefully read the carrying vehicle Operator's Manual. • To hitch the machine to the carrying vehicle use only linking elements recommended by the Manufacturer.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 2 • Use the hydraulic oil recommended by the Manufacturer. Never mix two types of oil. • Used oil or oil, which has lost its properties, should be stored in original containers or replacement containers resistant to action of hydrocarbons.
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When working on hydraulic systems it is recommended to use oil resistant gloves and protective goggles. • Any modification to the machine frees PRONAR from any responsibility for damage or detriment to health which may arise as a result.
• Do NOT use the snow plough with additional ballast. 2.2 RESIDUAL RISK Pronar Sp. z o. o. in Narew has made every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents. There is, however, a certain residual risk, which could lead to an accident, and this is connected mainly with the actions described below: •...
SECTION 2 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD • operation of the machine by unauthorised persons or persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, • cleaning, maintenance and technical checks when the carrying vehicle is connected and its engine is running The residual risk may be kept to a minimum by following the recommendations below: •...
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 2 ITEM SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Do not reach into crushing space because elements may move. Danger of crushing hands or fingers. Warning decal III 17N-12000006 Keep a safe distance from machine when engine is running. Risk of injury to foot or leg!
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126N-16000002L Machine model: Type decal PUV-4000HD 517N-97000001 Machine model: Type decal PUV-3600HD 566N-97000001 Transport suspension points. Information decal I 35N-27000009 Numbers in the Item column correspond to decals (FIGURE 2.1) Decal item 7 is included in the optional equipment of the snow plough.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 2 FIGURE 2.1 Locations of information and warning decals Meaning of decals is explained in table 2.1 2.10...
Other information single person operation * – PUV-3600HD with metal collecting blades with bent fenders. PUV-4000HD with straight fenders. **– for the machine without additional equipment, with category II linkage and steel collecting blades Level of noise emitted by machine does not exceed 70 dB(A)
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SECTION 3 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD FIGURE 3.1 Width depending on the operating position: L- snow clearing to the left, P- snow clearing to the right, S - symmetrical snow clearing to the left-to the right, SO - collecting inside...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD (11) - wheels (option), (12) - electrical system PUV-3600HD/PUV-4000HD snow plough (FIGURE 3.2) consists of frame (1) to which right (3) and left (4) wings are connected by means of main pin (7). The snow plough is hitched to a carrying vehicle using a suitable linkage system (2).
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 3 FIGURE 3.4 Hydraulic system concept diagram (A) - hydraulic system-standard version; (B) - hydraulic system with shock absorbers and independent control system; (C) - hydraulic system with shock absorbers and independent- simultaneous control; (1) - hydraulic cylinder; (2) - hydraulic solenoid valve; (3) - quick...
SECTION 3 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD Working position of the snow plough blades can be adjusted by means of two hydraulic cylinders (1) controlled by solenoid valve (2). The snow plough's hydraulic system is supplied with oil from the carrying vehicle's hydraulic system via two conduits terminated with quick couplers (3).
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 3 The electrical system (FIGURE 3.5, FIGURE 3.6) is used for controlling the hydraulic solenoid valve (4) and is supplied using 12V or 24 V cigarette lighter socket (depending on version) from the carrying vehicle's electrical system.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 4.1 PREPARING FOR WORK DANGER Before using the snow plough, the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual. Careless and incorrect use and operation of the machine, and non-compliance with the recommendations given in this Operator's Manual is dangerous to your health.
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SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD • check technical condition of mouldboard, collecting blades, slides or wheels, • check technical condition of the linkage components, ATTENTION Non-adherence to the recommendations contained in the Operator's Manual or incorrect start may cause damage to the machine.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 4.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION When preparing the machine for normal use, check individual elements according to guidelines presented in table (4.1) TABLE 4.1 TECHNICAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FREQUENCY Visually inspect and if necessary replace Technical condition of according to Section "CHECKING AND...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD 4.3 HITCHING TO VEHICLE PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD snow plough can be hitched to a carrying vehicle that meets the requirements contained in table (1.2) "REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING VEHICLE". Depending on machine version, the snow plough can be equipped with a wide range of linkage systems.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 • unlock the snow plough's linkage if it was locked when unhitching the snow plough from the carrying vehicle. FIGURE 4.1 Linkage system interlock (A) - linkage unlocked; (B) - linkage locked To unlock the linkage (FIGURE 4.1) : •...
SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD ATTENTION After hitching the snow plough to tractor's front three-point linkage, release the linkage interlock (FIGURE 4.1) - if it was used before. DANGER To hitch the machine to the carrying vehicle use only linking elements recommended by the Manufacturer.
SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD The snow plough's hydraulic quick couplers (FIGURE 4.3) should be connected to two connections in one section of the carrying vehicle's external hydraulic circuit. Depending on its version, the machine can be equipped with two hydraulic conduit plugs (1) or a plug (1) and a hydraulic socket (2).
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 plough's solenoid valve and to the cigarette lighter socket in the carrying vehicle. Place the switch (3) in an accessible place in the operator cab. Arrange electrical wires and hydraulic conduits so as to prevent their damage during operation.
Levelling the snow plough body on the loader arm 4.4.2 ADJUSTING THE SNOW PLOUGH WORKING POSITIONS PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD snow plough has four adjustable working positions. In order to change the snow plough working position use the electric switch and the hydraulic system manifold lever that controls a relevant section of the external hydraulic system of the carrying vehicle.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 FIGURE 4.7 Setting working position for independent control FIGURE 4.8 Changing the working position for simultaneous-independent control Simultaneous-independent control (option) enables setting any position of the snow plough blades (FIGURE 4.8). When the switch is set to position „1”, the left snow plough wing can be...
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SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD controlled; when the switch is set to position „2”, the right snow plough wing control is active. Control of both snow plough blades is possible in position „0” – from snow clearing to the left to snow clearing to the right and vice versa.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 4.4.3 SETTING WORKING HEIGHT The slides or wheels are used in order to maintain a proper distance between the ground and collecting blades, to reduce thickness of scraped material layer and to limit the depth of blade sinking into soft ground.
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SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD FIGURE 4.10 Height adjustment in the snow ploughs equipped with wheels (1)- wheel; (2)- body; (3)- knob; (4)- knob lock, (A) - rising, (B) - lowering In the snow ploughs equipped with supporting wheel (FIGURE 4.8), the working height adjustment is performed by withdrawal or insertion of wheel (1) in the body (2) by turning the knob (3).
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 4.5 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS When driving on public roads, respect the road traffic regulations, exercise caution and prudence. If the clearing with the snow plough is done on a pavement or promenade special attention should be paid to the bystanders likely to be near the working machine. Listed below are the key guidelines.
SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD 4.6 UNHITCHING THE MACHINE FROM CARRYING VEHICLE FIGURE 4.11 Parking position. Protection of hydraulic quick couplers (1) - hydraulic conduit quick coupler; (2) - securing socket In order to disconnect the snow plough from the carrying vehicle, proceed as follows: •...
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 4 • quick couplers of hydraulic conduits (1) must be protected against contamination and inserted in special sockets (2) on the snow plough frame, • disconnect the snow plough from the carrying vehicle's linkage, • after disconnecting from the carrying vehicle, the snow plough should rest on the ground leaning against collecting strips and slides or supporting wheels (option).
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SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD In order to facilitate later hitching the snow plough to the carrying vehicle equipped with the front three point linkage, the interlock (FIGURE 4.12) protecting the snow plough's linkage against dropping can be used. To lock the linkage: •...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 5.1 CHECKING AND REPLACEMENT OF COLLECTING BLADES Before replacing collecting blades raise the plough and support with sufficiently stable and strong supports. If the snow plough is hitched and raised on the front three-point linkage, protect it from falling and immobilise the carrying vehicle (turn off the engine and engage the parking brake.)
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SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD (A) - steel blade; (B) - external steel blade; (C) - internal steel blade; (D) - external bent steel blade (option); (1) - bolt; (2) - nut; (3) - washer TABLE 5.1 STEEL BLADES SET AT THE ANGLE OF 60...
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 * – used as external blade instead of (A) blade FIGURE 5.2 Replacement of steel blades set at the angle of 60 PUV-3600HD (A) - steel blade; (B) - internal steel blade; (C) - bent steel blade (option); (1) - bolt; (2) - nut;...
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SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD As in the case of steel blades, the rubber blades that are worn on one side can be turned on the other side and reused. FIGURE 5.5 Replacement of PUV-400HD rubber blades (option) (A) - internal rubber blade; (B) - rubber blade, (C) - rubber blade; (1) - bolt; (2) - nut, (3) - washer;...
SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD 5.2 REPLACEMENT OF FENDERS DANGER During inspection and replacement of the fenders, turn off the carrying vehicle's engine and remove the key from the ignition. Technical condition of fenders should be checked periodically. Damaged fenders should be replaced with new ones.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 Bolt and nut connections of fenders should be tightened using the tightening torque of 240 Nm. 5.3 SLIDE REPLACEMENT DANGER Replacement of slides should be performed only when the carrying vehicle's engine is stopped, and the machine is raised and secured.
SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD and other components for damage or excessive wear. The list of slide working components including catalogue numbers is shown in TABLE 5.15. TABLE 5.15 LIST OF SLIDE WORKING COMPONENTS Marking Quantity Name / Catalogue No.
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 FIGURE 5.13 Adjustment of collecting blades (1) - blade inclination adjusting nut; (2) - blade spring tension adjusting nut; (3) - counter-nut; (4) - spring 5.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DANGER Do not repair hydraulic system on your own. All hydraulic system repairs must be performed only by suitably qualified personnel.
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SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD ATTENTION Before starting work, visually inspect the hydraulic system components. In a new machine, the hydraulic system is filled with HL32 hydraulic oil. Because of its composition, the oil is not classified as a dangerous substance, however long-term action on the skin or eyes may cause irritation.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 however in the event of noticing leaks in the form of "droplets" stop using the machine until faults are remedied. The condition of hydraulic system should be inspected regularly while using the machine. DANGER Before commencing whatever work on hydraulic system reduce the residual pressure in the system.
SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD 5.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Electrical system maintenance involves periodical checking the operation of the clearance lights system and hydraulic solenoid valve. After hitching the machine to the carrying vehicle, connect power lead of the electrical system and the switch wiring harness. Place solenoid valve lead and switch in the in tractor operator cab.
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PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 FIGURE 5.14 Lubrication points Lubrication points are detailed in TABLE 5.17 5.20...
SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD TABLE 5.17 LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICATION FREQUENCY NUMBER TYPE OF LUBRICATION ITEM NAME LUBRICATI GREASE FREQUENCY ON POINTS Blade main pivot pin 50 hours Linkage skid plate 20 hours Linkage head plate 20 hours grease...
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD SECTION 5 The switch with the solenoid valve power lead and the connecting cable of clearance lights should be disconnected from the machine and protected against adverse weather conditions. 5.9 TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR NUT AND BOLT CONNECTIONS...
SECTION 5 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD 5.10 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 5.10 TROUBLESHOOTING TYPE OF FAULT CAUSE REMEDY The electrical system is not Connect solenoid valve lead to the connected to the carrying vehicle carrying vehicle's electrical system. Connect hydraulic quick-couplers to The hydraulic system is not...
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