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SNOW WOLF Flex Plow Operation & Maintenance Manual

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12/2020
Draft 12-14-2020

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  • Page 1 Operation & Maintenance Manual Plow ™ REMEMBER: Register your product! No claims for warranty shall be considered unless your product registration card is completed online within 30 days of purchase. Go to: snowwolfplows.com/registration. 12/2020 Draft 12-14-2020...
  • Page 2 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY Two-Year Limited Warranty SNOWWOLF International, hereinafter referred to as SNOWWOLF, warrants new SNOWWOLF SNOW PLOWS at the time of delivery to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship when properly set up and operated in accordance with the recommendations set forth by SNOWWOLF.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 5: Introduction

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  • Page 7: Owner Information

    Date of Purchase: local, state, and federal codes, regulations and / or laws. Follow all on-product labeling and Always use the serial number of the Flex Plow instructions. when requesting service information or when Make sure that all personnel have read this ordering parts.

  • Page 8: Attachment Identification

    Attachment Identification FX-8.0 SHOWN BLADE MARKER GUIDE MOLDBOARD RELIEF VALVE TRIP SPRINGS CUTTING EDGE ANGLE CYLINDER MOUNTING FRAME WEAR SHOE Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 9: Standard Models

    • SoftTouch™ Cutting Edge • Poly Snow Deflector • Trip Spring, Upgrade • Oscillation Lock-Out • Crossover Relief Valve • Wear Shoes • 3-PT CAT II Mount • Avant / Multione Mount Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...
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  • Page 11: Safety

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  • Page 13: Safety Information

    It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The signal word IMPORTANT identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine. Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 14: Importance Of Safety

    • Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if • The Flex Plow attachment is intended for use damaged. in snow removal. Use of this equipment in any other manner is considered to be contrary to •...
  • Page 15 • Always disconnect hydraulic connections Fire Prevention Safety between the machine and the Flex Plow before performing maintenance to the Flex Plow. • Flammable debris (leaves, grass, etc.) must be removed regularly. If flammable debris is • Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or allowed to accumulate, it can cause a fire diesel fuel for cleaning parts.
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  • Page 17: Operation

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  • Page 19: General Information

    Operation General Information Pre-Operation Inspection Before operating the Flex Plow for the first time and each time thereafter, use the following list as a guideline during equipment inspection. Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the skin and cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 20: Attachment Inspection

    Operation Attachment Inspection • Inspect the Flex Plow for cracks, bends, or excessive wear. • Check wear plates (if equipped) for wear. Daily Inspection • Check that all bolts are tight. NOTE: Inspect the attachment by performing a walk around daily before and after use.

  • Page 21: Attachment Installation

    Plow mounting frame. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Slowly raise and tilt the machine’s mounting plate back until the Flex Plow is slightly off the ground Park the machine / attachment on a flat level and attachment mounting frame fully contacts the surface.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Couplers

    Operator’s Position” on page 19. quickly damage the hydraulic system. Engage machine’s locking levers / wedges to securely fasten the Flex Plow to the machine’s mounting frame. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for the correct procedure.) Visually inspect that the wedge pins are securely fastened into the Flex Plow mounting frame.

  • Page 23: Checking Flex Plow Operation

    Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for correct procedure). Raise the engine RPM. Check the controls of the Flex Plow for proper operation. Install the Flex Plow male coupler (Item 1) [Figure Exit the machine. (See “Leaving The Operator’s 1] into the female coupler.

  • Page 24: Operating The Attachment

    30.) Enter the machine. (See “Entering The Operator’s Position” on page 19.) The Flex Plow has been designed to stack snow if Start the engine and release the parking brake. desired [Figure 2]. Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for correct...

  • Page 25: Attachment Removal

    Park the machine and attachment on a flat level hydraulic hoses. surface. Lower the lift arms and put the Flex Plow flat on Enter the machine. (See “Entering The Operator’s the ground. Position” on page 19.) Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
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  • Page 27: Maintenance

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  • Page 29: Maintenance Safety

    Flex Plow. • Always disconnect hydraulic connections between the machine and the Flex Plow before performing maintenance. • Before working or doing maintenance on this machine, shut off the engine and remove the key. Make sure the machine’s wheels are blocked.

  • Page 30: General Maintenance

    Safety signs and reflectors for damage. Replace any missing or damaged decals. • Cutting edge for wear or damage. • Hydraulic hoses and fittings for wear, damage or leaks. NOTE: Repair or replace any damaged parts. Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 31: Flex Plow Maintenance

    (if equipped), wait for all moving parts to come to a stop and relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines. 5. Block and/or support the Flex Plow with proper lifting device capable of sufficiently supporting AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH the unit's weight.

  • Page 32: Cutting Edge Trip Spring Adjustment / Replacement

    NOTE: Adjust trip springs evenly on both sides. Wear Shoe Adjustment / Replacement (if equipped) Place blocks under the Flex Plow (both sides) to hold the wear shoe off the ground. Remove the retaining pin, spacers and remove the wear shoe.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Plugged or kinked hose Replace hose. Check machine hydraulic oil Hydraulic fluid low. level. Check machine hydraulic oil Hydraulic fluid low. Flex Plow tilt/rotate functions level. inconsistent. Faulty angle cylinder. Replace cylinder. Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 34: Storage And Return To Service

    Storage And Return To Service Storage Return to Service After the seasons use or when the Flex Plow will After the Flex Plow has been in storage, it is not be in use for a period of time, perform the necessary to follow a list of items to return the following steps.

  • Page 35: Parts

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  • Page 38: Flex Plow Parts

    PIVOT BOLT, 1”-8 x 7.5” P60206 WASHER, FLAT, 1" SAE, YELLOW ZINC, GRADE 8 P20029 PIN, 3/4” x 4”, (INCL COTTER PIN) P20030 PIN, COTTER, 5/32” x 1-1/4” P60002 RELIEF VALVE, CROSSOVER, NO HOSES Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...
  • Page 39 CUTTING EDGE, 3/8” x 6” x 84”, TOP PUNCH, (NO HARDWARE) P20000E CUTTING EDGE, 3/8” x 6” x 96”, TOP PUNCH, (NO HARDWARE) P60221 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 1/2 x 1-1/2”, ZINC, GRADE 5 P50001 BLADE MARKER GUIDE SET Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 40: Hydraulics

    Hoses With Crossover Relief (FX-5.0’, 6.0’, 7.0’, 8.0’) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION P50008-E HOSE, 3/8” x 18”, 3000 PSI, 6FJIC-6FJIC P80008 HOSE, 3/8” x 26”, 3000 PSI, 6FJIC-6FJIC P50008 HOSE, 3/8” x 78”, 3000 PSI, 6FJIC-8FJIC Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 41: Hydraulic Components

    ANGLE CYLINDER, CHROME ROD P38148 FITTING, STRAIGHT, 6MJIC-6MORB RESTRICTED, .070 * Parts not used if crossover relief valve option is not installed on the Flex Plow. See No Crossover Relief parts on page 42. Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 42: Options

    No Cross Over P50008 HOSE, 3/8” x 78”, 3000 PSI, 6FJIC-8FJIC P50008-D HOSE, 3/8” x 94”, 3000 PSI, 6FJIC-8FJIC P60090 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 5/16”-18 P60215 BOLT, HEX, 5/16 x 2”, GR 5 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...
  • Page 43 SPRING, TRIP, 6’-10’ (15” LONG) P40012 NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11, GR C P60096 WASHER, FLAT, 5/8” SAE, GR8 OSCILLATION LOCK-OUT OSCILLATION LOCK RETENTION P20044 SPRING P20047 OSCILLATION LOCKOUT, WELDMENT P60211 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 3/8”, GR 8 Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 44: Options

    Parts Options Poly Snow Deflector ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 45: Specifications

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  • Page 47: Specifications

    1-1/2” x 10” Angle Rams Vertical Ribs Moldboard Radius 15” 15” 15” 15” Full Trip Oscillation Std. Std. Std. Std. Universal Skid Steer Mount Std. Std. Std. Std. Trip lock-Out Std. Std. Std. Std. Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions DESCRIPTION FX-5.0 FX-6.0 FX-7.0 FX-8.0 Overall Width (A) 60” 72” 84” 96” Overall Height (B) 28.4” 28.4” 28.4” 28.4” Overall Length (C) 39.6” 39.6” 39.6” 39.6” Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...

  • Page 49: Torque Specifications

    773 ft / lb 1000 ft / lb 386 ft / lb 545 ft / lb (289 N•m) (373 N•m) (742 N•m) (960 N•m) (1048 N•m) (1356 N•m) (523 N•m) (739 N•m) Flex Plow Operation and Maintenance Manual Draft 12-14-2020...
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