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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com
74300, 74300‑1, 74300‑3, 74310, 74310‑1, 74310‑3, 74400,
74400‑1, 74400‑3, 74475, 74485, 74495, 74499, 74500‑3,
74510‑3, 74585, 74595, 74600‑3, 74675, 74685, 74695, 74699
MVP 3™ Snowplow
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
CAUTION
See your WESTERN
outlet/website for specific
®
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The Quick Match selection system
has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
July 15, 2020
Lit. No. 43071, Rev. 08
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- Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538 • www.westernplows.com July 15, 2020 Lit. No. 43071, Rev. 08 MVP 3™ Snowplow 74300, 74300‑1, 74300‑3, 74310, 74310‑1, 74310‑3, 74400, 74400‑1, 74400‑3, 74475, 74485, 74495, 74499, 74500‑3, 74510‑3, 74585, 74595, 74600‑3, 74675, 74685, 74695, 74699...
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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 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 contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a problem angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and should occur and fuse replacement is necessary, the blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade. -
Page 4: Battery Safety
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
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LIFT FRAME TO T‑FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Measure the distance "d" from the ground to the top edge of the receiver bracket. Measure both sides and determine average value for "d." 1. Set aside the blade guides and parts bags. The vehicle electrical harnesses and Owner's Manual Top Edge of packet are in the bag with the headlamp box. - Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pivot Bar to Pivot Plates STAND SHOE WARNING 1. Position the T‑frame and pivot bar between the The stand plunger spring is shipped pivot plates, aligning the hole at each end of the compressed and tied. Do not cut the spring pivot bar with the appropriate hole in the pivot plate as determined by distance "d."...
- Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS T‑FRAME TO BLADE ASSEMBLY 3. Insert the pivot pin from top to bottom through all hinges as shown. 1. For 7'6"/8'6"/9'6" Blades: Remove the blade 4. Move the snowplow into a normal operating wings from the crate. Remove the four shipping position.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8. Install the center snow deflector. 9. Install the blade guides with 5/16" x 1" cap screws and 5/16" locknuts, as shown. For 7'6"/8'6"/9'6" MVP 3™ Blades: Use two 3/8" x 1‑1/4" cap screws and 3/8" locknuts as shown below. Blade Guide 5/16"...
- Page 9 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 10: Hydraulic Unit
OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS HYDRAULIC UNIT WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic Fluid ® rated to –40°F (–40°C), or other fluid conforming to Military Specification MIL-H-5606 A, such as WARNING Mobil Aero HFA or Shell AeroShell Fluid 4. ® Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered, or angled. - Page 11 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT LEVEL T‑FRAME: 7'6"/8'6"/9'6" MVP 3™ BLADES WARNING 1. With snowplow attached to the properly ballasted Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being vehicle and blade lowered to ground, the T‑frame raised, lowered, or angled.
- Page 12 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS STACKING STOPS 9'6" MVP 3™ T‑Frame Shown: Short Refer to the specifications table below to determine Stacking Stop whether the snowplow installation requires stacking Configuration stops to be added on the T‑frame. Tall Stacking Stop 3/8"...
- Page 13 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CENTER CUTTING EDGES Lubricating the Pivot Pin Hinge The center cutting edge spacer plate is located on the Using a rubber-tipped seal-off coupler tip, apply a T‑frame below the pivot pin hinges. good quality multipurpose grease at the five grease points along the center pivot pin hinge.
- Page 14 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT snowplow on the ground and the lift ram fully collapsed, attach the chains to the lift arm hooks in the tightest possible link. This adjustment will WARNING provide for optimum transport height, blade float, Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being and stacking stop clearance.
- Page 15 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK With headlamp switch OFF, activate the vehicle DRLs. 1. Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting Snowplow lighting harness DISCONNECTED: prior to connecting the snowplow harness. • Vehicle DRLs should be ON. •...
- Page 16 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.