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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
DEFENDER™ Compact Plow
Blade Assembly 85270/85275
Off‑Truck Kit 85260/85260‑3
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your WESTERN
specific vehicle application recommendations
before installation. The Quick Match selection
system has specific vehicle and snowplow
requirements.
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION
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A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
July 15, 2020
Lit. No. 85308, Rev. 04
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- Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com July 15, 2020 Lit. No. 85308, Rev. 04 DEFENDER™ Compact Plow Blade Assembly 85270/85275 Off‑Truck Kit 85260/85260‑3 Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTION See your WESTERN outlet/website for ®...
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Page 2: Safety Definitions
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation warning/caution, serial number, and instruction labels that, if not avoided, could result in death or on the back of the blade. serious personal injury. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HYDRAULIC SAFETY Improper installation and operation could cause WARNING personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause skin Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic before installing, operating, or making adjustments. -
Page 4: Battery Safety
SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is 70 dB(A) for the WARNING 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 UNPACKING A‑FRAME TO BLADE ASSEMBLY 1. Set aside the blade guides, parts bag, and 1. Insert the nose of the A‑frame into the quadrant headlamp bag. and align the pivot bolt hole on the A‑frame with the pivot bolt hole on the quadrant. Loosen and 2.
- Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Install the rubber bumpers using 5/16" x 5" cap 10. With the A‑frame parallel to the ground, secure screws, 5/16" flat washers, and 5/16" locknuts, as the stand by pulling the stand lock pin out and shown on facing page. Tighten the fasteners until letting the stand drop to the ground.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HEADLAMPS From inside the headlamp channel, insert the cable tie anchors into the holes as shown. The anchor locking tabs should be horizontal. WARNING Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights. Headlamps, hardware, and instructions are found in the headlamp box.
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Page 8: Hydraulic Unit
4. Remove the breather and check the fluid level. The fluid level should be 1-1/2"–2" below the fill hole. If additional fluid is needed, add Reservoir WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic Fluid ® rated to –40°F (–40°C), or other fluid conforming... -
Page 9: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT 3. Turn the quill IN (clockwise) to decrease drop speed. Turn the quill OUT (counterclockwise) to increase drop speed. WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being Quill raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of the blade. - Page 10 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT PLUG COVERS WARNING CAUTION Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being Plug covers shall be used whenever raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand snowplow is disconnected. Vehicle battery between vehicle and blade or directly in front cable is 12V unfused source.
- Page 11 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Lit. No. 85308, Rev. 04 July 15, 2020...
- Page 12 Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories.