Western LSX Series Assembly Instructions Manual

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WESTERN PRODUCTS, P.O. BOX 245038, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-9538
FORM NO. 63551
September 1, 1999
LSX BLADE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
LSX Blade No. 63472
A, Q & L Box No. 63470
Hydraulics Box No. 56545
Headlamp Kit No. 61540 or 61550
CAUTION
See your WESTERN
outlet for application
®
recommendations. The Selection List has
specific vehicle and snowplow requirements.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.

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  • Page 1 WESTERN PRODUCTS, P.O. BOX 245038, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-9538 FORM NO. 63551 September 1, 1999 LSX BLADE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS LSX Blade No. 63472 A, Q & L Box No. 63470 Hydraulics Box No. 56545 Headlamp Kit No. 61540 or 61550 CAUTION...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ........1 Safety Definitions ......1 Safety Labels .
  • Page 3: Safety

    TRANSPORT SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 45 MPH. REDUCE SPEED UNDER ADVERSE TRAVEL product or property. CONDITIONS. PLOWING SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH. SEE YOUR WESTERN OUTLET FOR APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS. 59900 NOTE: Identifies tips, helpful hints and maintenance information the owner/operator SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should know.
  • Page 4: Personal Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) PERSONAL SAFETY • Wear only snug-fitting clothing while working on WARNING your vehicle or snowplow. • Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the long hair. blade when it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and the blade •...
  • Page 5: Battery Safety

    SAFETY TORQUE CHART BATTERY SAFETY CAUTION CAUTION Batteries normally produce explosive gases Read instructions before assembling. Bolts which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do should be finger tight until instructed to tighten not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to come according to the torque chart.
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PLOW ASSEMBLY WITH LSX BLADE Lift Channel 3/4" x 3-1/4" 3/4" x 1/2" Bolt Spacers 3/4" x 3-3/4" Light Brackets 7'-2" LSX Blade Bolt Vinyl UniMount® Lift Instruction Frame Label 5/8" x 2-1/4" 1/2" x 1-3/4" Clevis Pin Carriage Bolt 3/8"...
  • Page 7: Assembling Quadrant To Blade

    CAUTION Servicing the trip springs without special tools and knowledge could result in personal injury. Figure 2 See your authorized WESTERN outlet for ® Chain Attachment to Back of Flat Bar service.
  • Page 8: Assembling Stand To A-Frame

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Stand To A-frame Assembling Lift Frame To A-frame If stand is already installed, proceed to Step 5 of this 1. Lay lift frame on floor with curve up and ends of section. side angles positioned next to wide end of A-frame. Raise end of lift frame and align holes in side 1.
  • Page 9: Assembling Lift Channel And Hydraulic Unit To Lift Frame

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Lift Channel and Hydraulic Assembling Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses Unit To Lift Frame 1. (Hoses and fittings are in the Hydraulics Box.) Remove top two 1/4" pipe plugs from front face of 1. Place the hole end of the lift channel between the valve on hydraulic unit.
  • Page 10: Assembling Light Brackets And Headlamps

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Light Brackets and Headlamps CAUTION 3. Assemble headlamps (found in headlamp kit) to Do not position or align lights so that the beam the light brackets, placing the headlamp swivel is blocked by the raised blade above the bracket. Loosely attach with lock washers and nuts below the brackets.
  • Page 11: Assembling Hydraulic Unit Wiring

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Hydraulic Unit Wiring 1. Route wiring harness from headlamps along top 3. With harness strain relief inside cover at slot and light brackets and across back of lift frame to driver black/orange wire outside of cover, replace cover side of lift frame.
  • Page 12: Assembling Battery Cable To Motor

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Battery Cable To Motor Apply a light coating of dielectric grease to connectors 3. Slide small pocket of cable boot onto vertical tab of before assembly. boot bracket. Insert harness plugs into boot for storage when plow is removed from vehicle. NOTE: Retain dielectric grease tube for use during vehicle mount installation.
  • Page 13: Blade Guide Assembly Installation Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach blade guide bracket to outer rib using 5/16” Hex Flange Screw as shown. 2. Insert pointed end of clamp into coil of the blade guide rod. Attach a blade guide rod to each outer rib using 5/16"...
  • Page 14 A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C. 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 herein. Western Products and the vehicle manufacturer may require and/or recommend optional equipment for snow removal.

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