Before You Begin - Western HTS Mechanic's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before proceeding, or performing any tests, you must verify the following conditions:
1. Verify that the customer has
accurately and completely
described the problem. Check all
lighting and snowplow functions.
2. Check the obvious:
a. Snowplow is attached to
vehicle and all harnesses are
connected.
b. Ignition is turned ON or
engine is running if operating
control from within the cab.
Lit. No. 41467, Rev. 01
c. The control is connected
in the cab and turned ON.
Verify that the control power
LED is in a steady state and
is not fl ashing. Verify that the
snowplow anti-theft system
is unlocked.
d. Fuses are good.
e. Vehicle battery and charging
system are in good condition
and battery connections are
clean and tight.
f. Harness connector pins
and terminals are free of
corrosion, ensuring good
connections, and coated with
dielectric grease.
CAUTION
Fill the reservoir to within
2-1/2" from the top of the
fi ll hole. Do not overfi ll.
Overfi lling could damage the
unit.
CAUTION
Do not mix diff erent types of
hydraulic fl uid. Some fl uids
are not compatible and may
cause performance problems
and product damage.
g. Hydraulic reservoir is
fi lled to proper level with
recommended fl uid when
snowplow is in the lowered
position and lift ram is fully
retracted. See Specifi cations.
h. There are no fl uid leaks from
hoses, fi ttings, rams, or the
hydraulic unit.
i. Hoses are routed correctly.
j. Coil wire connections are
secure and correct.
k. Correct cartridges are
installed in the proper
locations. This step may be
better left until the results of
the SCAT are known, unless
hydraulic repair or cartridge
replacement took place
recently.
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