Hydraulic Unit; Fluid Capacity - Western UltraMount MIDWEIGHT Installation Instructions Manual

OPERATIONAL TESTS AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

HYDRAULIC UNIT

WARNING
Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being
raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand
between the vehicle and blade or directly in
front of the blade. If the blade hits or drops on
you, you could be seriously injured.
The MIDWEIGHT™ and PRO-PLOW
snowplow hydraulic units come from the factory
pre-assembled, partially filled and fully tested.
1. Attach the snowplow to the vehicle according to
the instructions on the back of the blade.
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the control OFF whenever the
snowplow is not in use. The power indicator
light will turn OFF.
2. Turn the control ON and completely angle the
blade to the left and right several times. Raise and
lower the snowplow several times. Activate the
control FLOAT function and manually collapse the
lift ram all the way. Turn the control OFF.
Fill Plug
AeroShell is a registered trademark (
®
Lit. No. 49583, Rev. 02
Series 2
®
Drain Plug
) of Shell Oil Company.
®
Do not mix different types of hydraulic fluid.
Some fluids are not compatible and may
cause performance problems and product
damage.
3. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level.
With the blade in the lowered position, the fluid
level should reach the fill hole. If additional fluid is
needed, fill the reservoir with WESTERN
Performance Hydraulic Fluid to –40°F (–40°C),
or other fluid conforming to Military Specification
MIL-H-5606 A, such as Mobil Aero HFA or Shell
AeroShell Fluid 4.
®
NOTE: Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any
pressure in the reservoir.
4. Replace and tighten the fill plug.

FLUID CAPACITY

• FloStat Unit Reservoir
®
• FloStat System Total
12
CAUTION
®
1-3/4 quarts
2-3/8 to 2-3/4 quarts
June 1, 2016
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