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Douglas Dynamics Fisher V Series Installation Instructions Manual

Common attachment kit for ez-v, minute mount 2
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Fisher Engineering
P.O. Box 529 Rockland, Maine 04841 • www.fisherplows.com
COMMON ATTACHMENT KIT
Installation Instructions
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your FISHER
application recommendations before
installation. The Kit Selection Guide has
specific vehicle and snowplow requirements.
A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
V Series
CAUTION
CAUTION
outlet for specific vehicle
®
28888 V
August 1, 2006
Lit. No. 27589, Rev. 11
®

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  • Page 1 V Series Installation Instructions CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTION See your FISHER outlet for specific vehicle ® application recommendations before installation. The Kit Selection Guide has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements. A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.

  • Page 2: Safety Definitions

    28888 V SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the warning labels on the back of the blade, and the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious instruction label on the headgear.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    28888 V SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION To prevent accidental movement of the blade, Improper installation and operation could cause always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF personal injury, and/or equipment and property whenever the snowplow is not in use. The damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's control indicator light will turn off.

  • Page 4: Fire And Explosion

    28888 V FIRE AND EXPLOSION TORQUE CHART WARNING CAUTION Read instructions before assembling. Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline Fasteners should be finger tight until vapor is explosive. Never smoke while working instructed to tighten according to the torque on vehicle. Keep all open flames away from chart.
  • Page 5 28888 V BLADE AND A-FRAME ASSEMBLY 4. Measure the distance between the center of the connecting pin hole of the vehicle pushplate and Blade Assembly and A-Frame the ground. Install two 5/8" x 2" Gr. 8 flanged cap screws into the front holes of the push assembly 1.
  • Page 6 28888 V Rear Anchor NOTE: For 9-1/2' EZ-V blades, install blade stop kit ® Pin Hole 26634 before attaching angle rams. 6. On 9-1/2' EZ-V blades only: Prepare for the installations of the blade stops as follows: Attach the blade stops to the A-frame by aligning the rear anchor pin holes with the angle ram Bolt Hole anchor pin holes in the A-frame and temporarily...
  • Page 7 28888 V Angle Rams and Hoses 3. Attach 36" hoses to fittings in angle rams. Tighten hoses to the fittings until finger tight. Do not use thread sealant/tape on hoses and fittings. This could damage product. 4. Secure the rams to the wings with anchor pins and cotter pins.

  • Page 8: Extension Spring

    28888 V Extension Spring Center Deflector 1. Place U-bolt on extension spring. Place 3/8" nut on 1. Slide the center deflector into place over the top of each side of U-bolt. Place U-bolt through cross bar the hinge. on A-frame (see illustration on page 5). Place lock washers and 3/8"...
  • Page 9 28888 V HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY 2. Align holes in headgear assembly with a hole in the A-frame pushears. Hole selection is determined by Jack and Headgear Assembly distance from center of the connecting pin hole to the ground. Refer to table below. 1.
  • Page 10 28888 V 3. Attach the A-frame to the headgear assembly with Stop Link two step pins, 1" flat washers and 1/4" x 1-1/2" cotter pins. Insert the step pins from the outside of Clevis headgear. Insert 1" flat washer between the headgear A-frame ear and the outside of the push assembly.
  • Page 11 28888 V Lift Ram and Hose Assembly 7. Attach lift ram to the headgear using one 1" x 3-5/16" clevis pin and 1/4" x 1-1/2" cotter pin. Do not use thread sealant/tape on hoses and fittings. Attach lift ram to the lift arm using one 1" x 3-5/16" This could damage products heat treated (head marked "HT") clevis pin and 1/4"...
  • Page 12 28888 V 3. Looking at the front of the vehicle, orient the 45° 2. Install hydraulic hose fittings right to left (A–E) as swivel elbows in the angle ports as shown. The 90° indicated in the illustration below. Remove the swivel in the lift port should be at 1 o’clock.
  • Page 13 28888 V 2. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the fasteners and CONTROL AND LIGHT HARNESS reinstall the valve covers. INSTALLATION 3. Attach the snowplow battery cable to the motor NOTE: Use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion terminals. Connect the black and red striped wire on all electrical connections.

  • Page 14: Headlamp Installation

    28888 V HEADLAMP INSTALLATION Cable Cable Ties WARNING Boot Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights. Cable If installation instructions were included with the Ties headlamps, follow them now. 1. Slide a headlamp swivel onto the threaded stem on the underside of the driver-side headlamp assembly.
  • Page 15 28888 V PUSH ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT Locking Plate Position with Bolt in the Top Half of the A-Frame Slot NOTE: The vehicle is needed to complete the installation. Do all necessary installation to the vehicle at this time, if not already done. Add ballast and equip vehicle as it will be used to plow snow.
  • Page 16 28888 V RUBBER FLAP ASSEMBLY 4. Place rubber flap against rear inside surface of the mounting brackets and align holes in flap and 1. Install one mounting bracket to the back of each brackets. base angle, using four 1/2" x 2" cap screws and 1/2"...

  • Page 17: Final Adjustments

    28888 V FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Carriage Bolt 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 A-Frame you, you could be seriously injured.
  • Page 18 28888 V 12. Attach the snowplow to the vehicle. CAUTION Do not mix different types of hydraulic fluid. 13. Adjust the length of the lift chain so the A-frame Some fluids are not compatible and may cause hits the lower portion of the headgear or A-frame performance problems and product damage.
  • Page 19 28888 V VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK Headlamp harness plug CONNECTED AND vehicle uses the headlamp bulbs for DRLs: • Plow headlamps should be on in DRL mode 1. Check the operation of vehicle and plow lights with (with reduced intensity compared to high or low plow mounted to vehicle and all harnesses con- beam).
  • Page 20 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered ( ® trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.: EZ-V ® , FISHER ®...

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