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Western IMPACT UTV Straight Blade Snowplow Owner's Manual

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Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538 • www.westernplows.com
May 15, 2021
Lit. No. 87009, Rev. 00
Mid-Duty IMPACT™ UTV
Straight Blade Manual Angle
Winch Lift Snowplow
Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating or
servicing snowplow.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC

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  • Page 1 Western Products, PO Box 245038, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538 • www.westernplows.com May 15, 2021 Lit. No. 87009, Rev. 00 Mid-Duty IMPACT™ UTV Straight Blade Manual Angle Winch Lift Snowplow Owner's Manual Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.
  • Page 3 OWNER INFORMATION Register your snowplow online at www.westernplows.com Owner Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________________________________________________________________ Dealer Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Dealer Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model/Year: _________________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model/Year: _______________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type/Size: ______________________________________________ Weight: ______________ lb/kg Ballast: No ___ Yes ___ Amount: ___________lb/kg Blade Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________ Lit.
  • Page 4 Lit. No. 87009, Rev. 00 May 15, 2021...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..............6 MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ....11 SAFETY ..............7 Attaching the Snowplow ........11 Safety Defi nitions ..........7 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ......13 Warning/Caution & Instruction Labels ....7 Hand-Held Control ..........13 Safety Precautions ..........

  • Page 6: Preface

    PREFACE This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with When service is necessary, bring your snowplow to the safety information, operation, and maintenance of your local outlet. They know your snowplow best and your new snowplow. Please read this manual carefully are interested in your complete satisfaction.

  • Page 7: Safety

    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 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Follow all safety and operating instructions in Do not exceed GVWR, GAWR, or your UTV owner's manual. maximum vehicle load capacity, including the blade and ballast. Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury, and/or equipment and property damage. WARNING Read and understand labels and this Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or making adjustments.

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY VENTILATION • Remove the ignition key and put the vehicle in WARNING PARK and set the brake to prevent others from Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. starting the vehicle during installation or service. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW COMPONENTS WINCH CAPACITY A snowplow consists of all the components that are This snowplow has been designed for use with a readily removable from the vehicle as a unit. This winch rated 2,500 lb to 5,000 lb. includes the blade, sway frame, and headgear.

  • Page 11: 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 12 ATTACHING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. Remove jack stand wire-lock clevis pin. Fully raise 6. 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 13: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HAND-HELD CONTROL BLADE POSITIONS: STRAIGHT BLADE SNOWPLOW WARNING The UTV straight blade snowplow can be used in To prevent accidental movement of the blade, these plowing positions. always unplug the control whenever the snowplow is not in use. Straight Blade Use straight blade for wide-path plowing or stacking snow.

  • Page 14: Transporting The Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING THE SNOWPLOW DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW AND ICE WARNING WARNING Position the blade so that it does not block Drinking then driving or plowing is very the vehicle headlamp beams. dangerous. Your refl exes, perceptions, Do not change blade position while traveling.

  • Page 15: Plowing Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PLOWING SNOW General Instructions 1. Before plowing, make sure you know of any WARNING obstructions hidden beneath the snow, such as Never plow snow with head outside of the curbs, sidewalk, shrubs, fences, or pipes sticking vehicle window or rollover protection system. up from the ground.
  • Page 16 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Deep Snow Clearing Driveways 1. Shear off top layers by plowing with the blade 1. Head into the driveway with the blade angled and raised 3 to 4 inches for the initial pass. plow the snow away from any buildings. Widen the driveway by rolling the snow away from buildings.

  • Page 17: Parking With Snowplow Attached

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED TOWING DISABLED OR STUCK VEHICLES Do not use any snowplow components as an WARNING attachment point when retrieving, towing, or winching Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked. a disabled or stuck vehicle. Keep 8' clear of the blade.

  • Page 18: Detaching Snowplow From Vehicle

    DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE DETACHING THE SNOWPLOW 3. On driver's side, pull up slightly on headgear to relieve pressure on connecting pin while removing the pin. Rotate pin and insert into hole in WARNING headgear. Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being raised or lowered.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARTS/TOOLS The snowplow operating vehicle shall be maintained • 10" adjustable wrench according to manufacturer's recommendations. • Medium screwdriver Tire pressure shall be maintained according to manufacturer's recommendation. • Pliers RECYCLE • 12V DC test light • Flashlight When your snowplow has performed its useful life, the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum.
  • Page 20 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 off ers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories.

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