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Fisher Engineering
50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, Maine 04841-2139 • www.fi sherplows.com
XLS™ SNOWPLOW
Installation Instructions
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your FISHER
®
outlet/Web site for specifi c
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The Kit Selection Guide has
specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements.
A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
CAUTION
CAUTION
50600
50810
April 15, 2010
Lit. No. 50579, Rev. 02
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- Page 1 CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTION See your FISHER ® outlet/Web site for specifi c vehicle application recommendations before installation. The Kit Selection Guide has specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements. A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
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Page 2: Safety Definitions
50600, 50810 SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation warning labels on the back of the blade and the that, if not avoided, could result in death or instruction label on the headgear. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
50600, 50810 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Refer to the current Kit Selection Guide for Improper installation and operation could cause minimum vehicle recommendations and personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. ballast requirements. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating or making adjustments. -
Page 4: Cell Phones
50600, 50810 FIRE AND EXPLOSION BATTERY SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline Batteries normally produce explosive gases vapor is explosive. Never smoke while which can cause personal injury. Therefore, working on vehicle. Keep all open fl ames do not allow fl... - Page 5 50600, 50810 BLADE, A-FRAME AND HEADGEAR 4. Install a 1" x 4-3/4" clevis pin from the top down. Swing the A-frame to the other side and secure the second angle ram in the same manner. Secure 1. Remove the headlamp box and small parts box the angle rams by installing 1/4"...
- Page 6 50600, 50810 6. Stand the blade and A-frame upright and support 8. Place a U-bolt on the extension spring. Attach in a level position using block under the main a 3/8" nut on each side of the U-bolt. Insert the A-frame tube.
- Page 7 50600, 50810 10. With the vehicle parked on a solid level surface, between the A-frame and push assembly. Attach measure the distance from the center of the the jack handle to the jack with a 3/8" lock washer connecting pin hole to the ground. Using this and nut.
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Page 8: Hydraulic Fittings
50600, 50810 HYDRAULIC FITTINGS 4. Install the hexagonal orifi ce plate under each of the two wing rod fi ttings as shown below. The slot in the orifi ce plate must face the manifold. Do not use thread sealant/tape on hoses and fi ttings. Installing the orifi... -
Page 9: Hydraulic Hoses
50600, 50810 HYDRAULIC HOSES 3. Apply two protective hose wraps to each group of hoses from the fi tting side of the hydraulic unit around and behind the jack leg and hydraulic Do not use thread sealant/tape on hoses and fi ttings. unit and over the headgear to the front. - Page 10 50600, 50810 LIFT CHAIN AND CABLE HEADLAMPS WARNING 1. Complete the installation of the lift chain by inserting the loose end of the lift chain through the Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow stop link on the lift arm. Fasten to opposite holes headlamps and directional lights.
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Page 11: Fluid Capacity
50600, 50810 FILLING HYDRAULIC UNIT 3. Turn the control ON and completely extend and retract the driver-side wing several times. Repeat for the passenger-side wing. With wings and lift WARNING ram fully retracted, turn the control OFF. Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when it is being raised, lowered or angled. -
Page 12: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment
50600, 50810 BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade. If the blade hits you or drops on you, you could be seriously injured. -
Page 13: Final Adjustments
50600, 50810 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. For reliable operation, and to prevent damage to the 6-1/2" lift arm extension spring, the length of the cable must be adjusted when attached to 1. With the snowplow attached to the properly the vehicle it will be used on. With the lift ram ballasted vehicle and the blade lowered to the fully collapsed, wrap the cable tightly around the ground, the A-frame should be parallel with the... - Page 14 50600, 50810 VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK options available, checking the functionality of the snowplow DRLs will depend on the type of module installed on the vehicle. 1. Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting prior to connecting the snowplow harness. With headlamp switch OFF, activate the vehicle DRLs.
- Page 15 50600, 50810 OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET If the completed snowplow will be delivered immediately, the Owner's Manual should be reviewed with and given to the purchaser. If the snowplow is completed prior to delivery to the purchaser, attach the Owner's Manual Packet to the electrical cable of the cab control for safekeeping.
- Page 16 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 ( ® ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.: FISHER , Insta-Act , Minute Mount 2, XLS™.
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