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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
MIDWEIGHT™ Snowplow,
PRO‑PLOW
POLY PRO‑PLOW
72308, 72381, 72390, 72400, 72450,
®
74330, 74340, 74900, 74910
Installation Instructions
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your WESTERN
®
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The Quick Match selection system
has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
Series 2 and
®
Series 2 Snowplows
CAUTION
CAUTION
outlet/website for specific
June 1, 2016
Lit. No. 49583, Rev. 02
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- Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com June 1, 2016 Lit. No. 49583, Rev. 02 MIDWEIGHT™ Snowplow, PRO‑PLOW Series 2 and ® POLY PRO‑PLOW Series 2 Snowplows ® 72308, 72381, 72390, 72400, 72450, 74330, 74340, 74900, 74910...
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Page 2: Safety Definitions
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & 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 3: Safety Precautions
WARNING FUSES The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the The WESTERN electrical and hydraulic systems blade when it is being raised, lowered or angled. ® contain several blade-style automotive fuses. If Do not stand between the vehicle and the blade a problem should occur and fuse replacement is or within 8 feet of a moving blade. - Page 4 SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) WARNING for the snowplow operator. Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while VIBRATION working on vehicle. Keep all open flames away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed any spilled gasoline immediately.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LIFT FRAME TO A‑FRAME ASSEMBLY 2. Use dimension "d" from Step 1 and the following chart to determine the proper pivot plate mounting position and pivot hole selection. 1. Set aside the blade guides and parts bags. The vehicle electrical harnesses and Owner's Manual Pivot Plate Configuration Chart packet are in the bag with the headlamp box.
- Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pivot Plates to Lift Frame 4. Secure the pivot plates to the lower lift frame using the fasteners removed in Step 1. Tighten all fasteners according to the torque chart. Configuration 1 or 2 Pivot Plates to Pivot Bar The snowplow is pre-assembled for configuration 1 or 2.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STAND SHOE WARNING The stand plunger spring is shipped compressed and tied. Do not cut the spring tie until final stand shoe adjustment is complete and the roll pin is installed. Initial stand shoe height adjustment is based on the Pivot Plate Configuration chart.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HYDRAULIC UNIT BREATHER 5. Remove and discard the factory-installed pipe plug from the breather port. INSTALLATION 1. Position the lift frame in the upright position with the stands supporting the snowplow. 2. Move the driver-side lift chain from the lift arm hook to the cable boot bracket on the side of the upper lift frame.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A‑FRAME TO BLADE ASSEMBLY 5. Align the holes in the angle rams with the angle ram holes on the quadrant ("A" and "C"). Attach using the two 1" x 3-5/16" clevis pins from the top. 1. Align the pivot bolt hole on the A-frame with the Secure with 1/4"...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7‑1/2' AND 8' POLY BLADE SNOW BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR Insert the pointed end of the clamp into the coil of the blade guide rod. Attach a blade guide rod to each POLY PRO‑PLOW Series 2 Blades Only ®...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HEADLAMPS 2. Insert seven cable tie anchors into the 1/4" holes on the rear of the headlamp channel, from inside the channel, with the locking tabs horizontal. WARNING Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow 3. Install a split rubber grommet on each headlamp headlamps and directional lights.
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Page 12: Hydraulic Unit
If the blade hits or drops on With the blade in the lowered position, the fluid you, you could be seriously injured. level should reach the fill hole. If additional fluid is needed, fill the reservoir with WESTERN High ® The MIDWEIGHT™ and PRO-PLOW Series 2 ®... -
Page 13: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment
OPERATIONAL TESTS AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT 3. Pivot the lift arm and lift ram forward and remove the hydraulic unit cover. WARNING 4. Replace the two clevis pins, washers and hairpin Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being cotters to reattach the lift arm to the lift frame. - Page 14 OPERATIONAL TESTS AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT attach the chains to the lift arm hooks in the tightest possible link. This adjustment will provide for optimum transport height, blade float, and WARNING stacking stop clearance. When the chain tension Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being is correct, the A-frame will not contact the lift raised, lowered or angled.
- Page 15 OPERATIONAL TESTS AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK Snowplow lighting harness DISCONNECTED: • Vehicle DRLs should be ON. • Snowplow headlamps should be OFF. 1. Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting prior to connecting the snowplow harness. Snowplow lighting harness CONNECTED and vehicle in DRL mode: 2.
- 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.