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May 1, 2012 Lit. No. B64091, Rev. 10 Model 810SS & 8611SS POWER PLOW™ Snowplows Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual CAUTION See your BLIZZARD ® sales outlet/Web site for specifi c vehicle application recommendations before installation. The Undercarriage Selection Guide has specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements.
PREFACE Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced When service is necessary, your local BLIZZARD skid steer snowplow available! The POWER PLOW™ distributor knows your snowplow best. Contact your snowplow is clearing new trails for innovative design, BLIZZARD outlet for maintenance, service or any rugged durability, quality craftsmanship and superior other assistance you require.
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, warning and instruction labels on the back of the that if not avoided, could result in death or blade. serious personal injury.
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SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Transport speed should not exceed Improper installation and operation could cause vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. personal injury, and/or equipment and property Further reduce speed under adverse travel damage. Read and understand labels and the conditions. Owner's Manual before installing, operating or making adjustments.
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SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION WARNING • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION • BLIZZARD Undercarriage Selection Guide is CAUTION based on available vehicle capacity for snowplow See your BLIZZARD ® outlet for specifi c equipment on a representative vehicle equipped vehicle application recommendations before with options commonly used for snowplowing and installation.
OPERATION Your POWER PLOW™ snowplow is the most WARNING advanced and versatile snowplow on the market. The Never use the snowplow attachment to carry easy-to-use controls allow you to automatically adjust people, as a man lift or as a work platform. the snowplow blade and wings into an infi...
UNPACKING & INSPECTION Your POWER PLOW™ snowplow has been packaged Once you have inspected all parts and removed all to withstand transit and weather related damage. packaging materials, your snowplow is ready to be Fully inspect all components upon receipt of your fully assembled.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE CHART CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be fi nger tight until instructed to tighten according to the torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching snowplow including proper personal protective safety equipment. Grade Identifi cation for J429–Grade 5 Bolt Grade Identifi...
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 37° JIC Flare Torque Values ft-lb Turns Size Assembly Steps min–max 6–7 1. Make sure the tubing and threads are clean. 8–9 2. Lubricate the threads with 10W hydraulic fl uid. 11–12 3. Hand tighten the nut/sleeve to approximately 30 in-lb. 14–15 4.
MOLDBOARD & A-FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Remove dust cap from both of the slide box 3. Position the pivot beam and A-frame near the cylinders located at the center/rear of the mount locations at the rear of the blade. Place moldboard. Attach adapters (B60007 for 810SS; the right and left group of hydraulic hoses B60272 for 8611SS) to both ports on each slide (connected to the slide box cylinders) through the...
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MOLDBOARD & A-FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Position the pivot beam between the two support 6. Hook each extension spring to the receiving holes ribs until the connecting points on the beam on the pivot beam and attach the opposite end of align with those on the snowplow.
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MOLDBOARD & A-FRAME ASSEMBLY 8. Assemble the manifold. Each of the hose ports on NOTE: When handling the manifold, hold the the manifold is covered with stretch wrap. Remove manifold at the sides of the block. Never handle the wrap and install adapter (B60272) in ports #1, the manifold by coils.
HYDRAULIC GUIDE Hydraulic Valve & Hose Port Guide Models 810 & 8611 Recommended for machines equipped with auxiliary hydraulics having a flow rated at 4–30 gallons per minute (gpm) and a maximum pressure rating of 3,000psi. HYDRAULIC HOSES Port Function Angle Right –...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. Connect the manifold coil harness to the 4. Position the vehicle harness mount bracket in an snowplow harness. Feed the opposite end of the accessible location for easy on-and-off installation snowplow harness through the top access hole inside the skid steer.
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS – COIL HARNESS SS/TR COIL HARNESS (B62136) COILS-10VDC STAMPING ON P/N B62114 MANIFOLD END VIEW (looking at connector) BLUE/BLA CK DRIVER SIDE SLIDE BOX RETRACT GROUND BLUE/WHITE DRIVER SIDE SLIDE BOX EXTEND GROUND GREEN RIGHT ANGLE GROUND RED/BLACK PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE BOX RETRACT CONNECTS TO C3...
MOUNTING & DISMOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Prior to operating your POWER PLOW™ snowplow, NOTE: If at any time the Mounting and review the Mounting and Dismounting Instructions Dismounting Instructions label, or any other label label on the back of the driver-side moldboard. attached to your snowplow becomes illegible, promptly replace them.
TESTING YOUR SNOWPLOW 1. To test all of the functions on the The left switch on the control operates the POWER PLOW™ snowplow, your snowplow driver-side wing. Push the switch "UP" to extend needs to be properly attached to the skid steer. the wing and "DOWN"...
Lubricate all pins and bushings, inner slide box and A-frame latch with NLGI Grade 2 multi-purpose lithium complex grease with molybdenum (MPGM) to maintain consistent operation. Clean and paint all scratches or exposed metal with BLIZZARD ® touch-up paint. Check the hydraulic fl uid level. Fill with fl uid to 3/4" from the top of the reservoir. Do not exceed this level.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING FROM STORAGE LIFTING 1. Perform all regular maintenance. To lift and move this snowplow, attach chain fall grab hooks to outside pivot beam area shown. Always 2. Replace the hydraulic fl uid in the hydraulic system. follow recommended lift warnings and procedures. Prolonged storage could result in condensation See following page for snowplow weights and build-up.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution S5 coil is not magnetizing. S5 coil should magnetize with each function. Solenoid cartridge valve may be Snowplow functions will not work contaminated or damaged. A bent Determine a damaged cartridge valve by reversing after all connections are made or or overtorqued cartridge will not the driver-side and passenger-side cartridge valves snowplow functions are slow.
MOLDBOARD & WING PARTS – ALL MODELS Diameter 3/4" or 1" See Table Depth 5.7" or 6.0" See Table 37 29 Item Part 810SS 8611SS Description B52074-1 – Moldboard B52085 – Moldboard, 3/4" dia hole (see callout A) B52185 – Moldboard, 1"...
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MOLDBOARD & WING PARTS – ALL MODELS Item Part 810SS 8611SS Description 29593 Label – Multiple Pinch Points 49071 HD Disc Shoe Assembly 60045 1-1/8 ID, 1-5/8 OD x 1-1/2 Spacer 91192 1" Flat Washer 93010 7/16 x 1-3/4 Linchpin B61383 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 Hex Cap Screw G8 B61681...
A-FRAME, PIVOT BEAM & MANIFOLD PARTS – ALL MODELS Diameter 3/4" or 1" See Table Lit. No. B64091, Rev. 10 May 1, 2012...
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A-FRAME, PIVOT BEAM & MANIFOLD PARTS – ALL MODELS Item Part 810SS 8611SS Description B52151 – Pivot Beam B41052 – Pivot Beam, 3/4" dia hole (see callout A) B41077 – Pivot Beam, 1" dia hole (see callout A) 90601 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter Pin B50069 3/4 x 3 Clevis Pin (for 8611SS only see callout A) B61717...
4. Putting your snowplow away for the winter? Have a deep scratch to cover? Clean up your blade and snowplow parts with our gloss spray paints. BLIZZARD touch-up paint provides an excellent fi nish to help keep your snowplow looking its best. Paint provided in 12-oz spray cans.
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CONTROL, ACCESSORIES & KITS – ALL MODELS 5. Integrate all snowplow controls into your skid steer using an optional auxiliary control harness. This 7-foot braided harness connects easily to your existing manifold harness on one end and your skid steer on the other. Assembly of the harness wiring to your skid steer-specifi...
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