Douglas Dynamics Western Impact Installation Instructions Manual

Douglas Dynamics Western Impact Installation Instructions Manual

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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538 • www.westernplows.com
Mid-Duty IMPACT™ UTV
Straight Blade Manual Angle
Winch Lift Snowplow
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your WESTERN
specifi c vehicle application recommendations
before installation. The Quick Match selection
system has specifi c vehicle and snowplow
requirements.
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
CAUTION
outlet/website for
®
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
May 15, 2021
Lit. No. 87015, Rev. 00

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  • Page 1 CAUTION Read this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTION See your WESTERN outlet/website for ® specifi c vehicle application recommendations before installation. The Quick Match selection system has specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC...
  • Page 2 Lit. No. 87015, Rev. 00 May 15, 2021...
  • Page 3: Safety Definitions

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS FOR UTV STRAIGHT BLADE 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Remove blade assembly before placing Follow all safety and operating instructions in vehicle on hoist. your UTV owner's manual. Improper installation and operation could cause WARNING personal injury, and/or equipment and property damage. Vehicle mount reduces ground clearance. Use Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual additional caution when driving vehicle with before installing, operating, or making adjustments.
  • Page 5: Battery Safety

    SAFETY NOISE FIRE AND EXPLOSION Airborne noise emission during use is below 95 dB(A) Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline for the snowplow operator. to clean parts. Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or fl ame. VIBRATION WARNING Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed 2.5 m/s...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING PLOW GEAR TO BLADE ASSEMBLY 1. Uncrate the blade by removing the top four 2'-long 1. Locate and remove the clevis pins and cotter pins 2x4s. Remove the shipping brackets that attach inserted in the link arms. the cutting edge to the bottom of the crate by removing the 3/8"...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BLADE GUIDES 4. With the angle frame parallel to the ground, remove the wire-lock clevis pin. Fully lower the jack stand. 1. Secure the driver-side clamp to the outermost rib on the driver's side of the blade using two 5/16"...
  • Page 8: Mounting Snowplow To Vehicle

    MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ATTACHING THE SNOWPLOW 2. On driver's side, pull up on headgear to relieve pressure on connecting pins while pulling driver's side connecting pin out. Rotate pin toward mount; WARNING insert it into connecting pin hole. Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being raised or lowered.
  • Page 9 ATTACHING YOUR SNOWPLOW 1. Remove jack stand wire-lock clevis pin. Fully raise 2. Remove cable-restraining wire-lock clevis pin. jack stand up. Insert pin in hole and engage wire Route winch cable/rope around pulley and secure lock. to lift pin. Re-insert clevis pin and engage wire lock.
  • Page 10 OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS WINCH CAPACITY Adjust the cable restraining wire-lock clevis pin to the corresponding hole on the lift frame based on the pulley position chosen. The cable restraining pin This snowplow has been designed for use with a should allow the cable to pass freely over the pulley winch rated 2,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Page 11: Blade Angle

    OPERATIONAL TEST AND FINAL ADJUSTMENTS BLADE ANGLE OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET Pull up on the angle lock pin to release the blade. If the completed snowplow will be delivered Rotate the angle lock pin handle counter clockwise to immediately, the Owner's Manual should be reviewed latch it in the unlocked (up) position using the detent with and given to the purchaser according to the incorporated into the angle pin holder on the sway...
  • Page 12 Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Western Products off ers 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, LLC: IMPACT™, WESTERN ® Printed in U.S.A. Lit. No. 87015, Rev. 00...

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