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June 15, 2022
Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 June 15, 2022 Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 2: Snowplow Owner Data Sheet

    SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET 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 Amount lb/kg FloStat Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ® Blade Serial Number: Lit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Vehicle Application Information ......15 FLEET FLEX Electrical System ...... 44 Ballast Requirements ........16 SECURITY GUARD™ System ....45 Getting to Know Your Snowplow ......17 Smooth Stop ..........49 UltraMount Snowplow ........17 ® One‑Touch FLOAT ........50 Blades ..............18 MVP PLUS Blade Positions ......51 A‑Frame/T‑Frame, Quadrant &...
  • Page 5 Annual Fluid Change ........85 Air Removal – HTS™/Straight Blades ..89 Most of the information in this Owner's Manual Air Removal – MVP PLUS Blades .... 90 applies to all UltraMount applications. Differences ® Air Removal – WIDE‑OUT™ Blades ..91 among MVP PLUS and WIDE‑OUT applications...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Factory Original parts and accessories. "Will-fit" parts and accessories can When service is necessary, your local WESTERN alter your snowplow's performance characteristics outlet knows your snowplow best. Contact your and may affect your product warranty.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous warning/caution, serial number and instruction situation, that if not avoided, could result labels on the back of the blade. in death or serious personal injury. NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see your sales outlet.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label WIDE-OUT™ Blades Only (both sides) Instruction Label Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 9 SAFETY Serial Number Label ZZZZZ YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ Code Definition 2‑Digit Year 2‑Digit Month 2‑Digit Day 2‑Digit Location Code XXXX 4‑Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZZ 5‑ to 7‑Digit Blade Assembly PN Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 10 (16 km/h). Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the blade and ballast. CAUTION The rating label is found on the driver-side vehicle door See your WESTERN outlet for application ® cornerpost. recommendations. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 11 • Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from FUSES battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust. The WESTERN electrical and hydraulic systems • Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the ® contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a engine, radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.
  • Page 12 SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION CELL PHONES A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation WARNING of the vehicle. The most important thing you can Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and vapor is explosive.
  • Page 13 SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below CAUTION 70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator. Batteries normally produce explosive gases, which can cause personal injury. VIBRATION Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks, or lit tobacco to come near the battery. When Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed charging or working near a battery, always 2.5 m/s...

  • Page 14: Vehicle Application Information

    VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION • WESTERN Quick Match selection system CAUTION is based on available vehicle capacity for See your WESTERN outlet/website ® snowplow equipment on a representative for specific vehicle application vehicle equipped with options commonly recommendations before installation. The...

  • Page 15: Ballast Requirements

    WESTERN outlet. ® NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast. See your WESTERN outlet for the correct amount of ballast required. Include the weight of the retainer as part of the ballast requirement. Sand bags are recommended for use as ballast.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW UltraMount SNOWPLOW ® Actual configuration varies by The UltraMount snowplow consists model. Headlamps of all the components that are readily removable from the vehicle as a unit. This includes the blade, quadrant, lift Cable Boot frame, A‑frame/T‑frame, hydraulic unit,...

  • Page 17: Blades

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW The snowplow shall be installed according to WESTERN snowplows with poly blades are instructions supplied. WESTERN outlets are constructed of a high molecular weight polyethylene ® trained to provide this service and other services sheet that is supported with structural steel.

  • Page 18: A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant & Lift Frame

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW A-FRAME/T-FRAME, QUADRANT, MVP PLUS™ Blades AND LIFT FRAME The wings are attached to the T‑frame with a hinge pin, which allows the wings to extend and Straight and WIDE-OUT™ Blades retract. The quadrant is attached to the back of the blade The hydraulic unit is mounted on the front of with heavy‑duty trip springs and either cap screws the lift frame.

  • Page 19: Nighthawk™ Snowplow Headlamps

    ON. Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights. Replacement parts are available through your local WESTERN outlet. ® The NIGHTHAWK snowplow headlamps include a set of rectangular, dual‑beam, halogen headlamps plus combination park and turn signals.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Mount

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW VEHICLE MOUNT Western Products has designed custom mounts for most vehicles. Due to differences among vehicle models, mounts are generally not interchangeable. The mount is fastened to the underside of the vehicle frame and provides the primary connecting point between the snowplow and the vehicle.

  • Page 21: Cab Controls

    ON. power indicator light will turn OFF. The control ON/OFF button serves as an emergency stop if required. WESTERN snowplows come equipped with ® Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or one of two special controls: the CabCommand "ACCESSORY"...

  • Page 22: Straight Blade Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) Straight Blade Straight Blade Joystick Control Hand-Held Control Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 23: Mvp Plus & Wide-Out Blade Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) MVP PLUS & WIDE-OUT MVP PLUS & WIDE-OUT Hand-Held Control Joystick Control Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 24: Accessories And Options

    It adjusts easily to road surface electrical connections in severe winter conditions. irregularities without gouging and removes all Western Products recommends that snowplow types of snow, quickly and cleanly. owners apply dielectric grease to all electrical connections on a regular basis.

  • Page 25: Mounting Snowplow To Vehicle

    MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE MOUNTING SNOWPLOW (ON) • Remove the electrical plug and disconnect electrical plugs from storage position. WARNING • Align the vehicle receiver brackets with the Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when snowplow horns and drive the vehicle slowly it is being raised, lowered, or angled.
  • Page 26 MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 1. After seating the snowplow horns in the receiver brackets, pull the handle up; the shoe will lift off the ground. Handle Stand Hook (Pull) Lock Pin Receiver Pin 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on other side of Shoe snowplow.

  • Page 27: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Power Indicator FLOAT Light STRAIGHT BLADE CabCommand Light (red) (green) HAND-HELD CONTROL FLOAT ON/OFF RAISE WARNING ON/OFF Button To prevent accidental movement of the (emergency stop) blade, always push the ON/OFF button to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use.
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the snowplow RAISE The control will automatically turn OFF after being and cancel the FLOAT mode. idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after Press this button to lower the snowplow. LOWER Release the button to stop blade at a shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 29 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Press this button to angle the blade to the The four round buttons located to the left and (Angle left. right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will Left) operate the SECURITY GUARD system.

  • Page 30: Straight Blade Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE Power Indicator FLOAT Light Light (red) (green) JOYSTICK CONTROL WARNING ON/OFF FLOAT To prevent accidental movement of the RAISE blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. ON/OFF Switch The power indicator light will turn OFF.
  • Page 31 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Optional Control Features To limit the amount of electrical energy required The control ships from the factory with the Smooth from the vehicle, all control functions, except Stop feature enabled and the One‑Touch FLOAT LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after feature disabled.
  • Page 32 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the top of RAISE, LOWER, FLOAT, Angle RAISE the control body to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode. Move the control lever toward the bottom Moving the control lever straight up and down or of the control body to lower the snowplow.
  • Page 33 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Move the control lever straight to the left Moving the control lever diagonally from (Angle Left) to angle the blade left. the center position toward any of the four Move the control lever straight to the right digits on the face of the control body will (Angle...

  • Page 34: Hand-Held Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLOAT Light Power Indicator MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ (green) Light (red) CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL FLOAT ON/OFF WARNING RAISE To prevent accidental movement of the ON/OFF Button blade, always push the ON/OFF button (emergency stop) to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use.
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the snowplow RAISE The control will automatically turn OFF after being and cancel the FLOAT mode. idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after Press this button to lower the snowplow. LOWER Release the button to stop blade at a shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 36 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW time into the blade positions described in the Function Description of Operation following table. With wings in a straight line, press the L button to move both wings to the angle FLOAT ON/OFF (Angle left position to cast snow to the driver's Left) left side.
  • Page 37 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Description of Operation NOTE: If a control function times out before Press this button on the left side of the control to move the left wing. The first time the button is pressed after the control is turned ON or another function L WING is used, the wing will extend.

  • Page 38: Mvp Plus & Wide-Out Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLOAT Light MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ Power Indicator (green) Light (red) JOYSTICK CONTROL WARNING ON/OFF FLOAT To prevent accidental movement of the RAISE blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to SCOOP RETRACT OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. ON/OFF Switch The power indicator light will turn OFF.
  • Page 39 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Optional Control Features To limit the amount of electrical energy required The control ships from the factory with the Smooth from the vehicle, all control functions, except Stop feature enabled and the one‑touch FLOAT LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after feature disabled.
  • Page 40 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the top of RAISE, LOWER, FLOAT, Angle RAISE the control body to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode. Move the control lever toward the bottom Moving the control lever straight up and down or of the control body to lower the snowplow.
  • Page 41 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract Blade Position Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, move the Moving the control lever from the center position control lever straight to the left to move toward the word SCOOP or RETRACT on the face (Angle both wings to the angle left position to of the control body will cause both wings to move...
  • Page 42 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever to the left of LOWER Moving the control lever from the center position on the control face to move the left wing. toward the word WING on either side of the face The first time the lever is moved into of the control body will cause either wing to move the slot after the control is turned ON or...

  • Page 43: Fleet Flex Electrical System

    FLEET FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This section provides more information about each feature, as well as instructions on how to enable or disable them. These features are offered to Your UltraMount system snowplow comes ® give you the ability to secure your snowplow and standard with user‑controlled programmable...

  • Page 44: Security Guard™ System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to start the vehicle.) Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code 2. Verify the control power indicator is OFF. If the power indicator light is red, the control is ON.
  • Page 45 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Manual Unlock Once you have entered your 4‑digit security code, the FLOAT light will stop flashing and The power indicator light will If the SECURITY GUARD system is activated turn OFF. This indicates that your 4‑digit and you are using a control with a different 4-digit security code is entered and stored in the code than the established security code, you will SECURITY GUARD™...
  • Page 46 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After entering the correct security code, the 3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" power indicator light will change from flashing position or push the ON/OFF button to switch rapidly to a solid light to indicate the snowplow the control OFF.
  • Page 47 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators Additional Notes • The SECURITY GUARD™ system requires POWER – Red Function any control (other than the one with the Control is OFF assigned 4‑digit security code) to enter Solid ON Control is ON and active the security code before the snowplow can be activated.

  • Page 48: Smooth Stop

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Smooth Stop Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or Smooth stop, or soft stop, allows the blade to "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary coast to a stop when the button/lever is released. to start the vehicle.) The result is smoother operation, reduction in shock to the hydraulic system and an increase in...

  • Page 49: One-Touch Float

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW One-Touch FLOAT Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or One‑touch FLOAT immediately activates the "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary FLOAT mode and releases the blade to the to start the vehicle.) ground, without having to hold the button or lever in LOWER.

  • Page 50: Mvp Plus Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ BLADE POSITIONS Straight Blade NOTE: For best road clearance during Move both wings to form a straight blade for transport, place the blade halfway between wide‑path plowing or stacking snow. the straight and retracted (vee) positions. The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport.
  • Page 51 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Angled Blade Retracted (vee) Blade Move one wing "OUT" and the other wing "IN" to Move both wings "IN" toward the vehicle for initial form an angled blade in either direction for general break‑through plowing and plowing paths or plowing and widening.
  • Page 52 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" away from the vehicle to Move one wing to straight blade position and the form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff. other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean‑up of windrows.

  • Page 53: Wide-Out Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WIDE-OUT™ BLADE POSITIONS Retracted Blade The WIDE‑OUT snowplow can be used in four Move both wings "IN" to form a straight blade. basic plowing positions. NOTE: Always transport the WIDE-OUT snowplow with both wings fully retracted. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 54 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" and ahead of the vehicle Move one wing to extended position and the other to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up of spilloff.
  • Page 55 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Move both wings "OUT" straight for an extra‑wide blade for clearing large areas. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 56: Snowplow Headlamp Check

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW HEADLAMP CHECK Aiming the Headlamps With all electrical plugs connected, check the • Aim the snowplow headlamps with the operation of vehicle and snowplow headlamps. snowplow mounted and raised in the transport position. See "Aiming Headlamp Beams" in Lights Results the Maintenance section for instructions.

  • Page 57: Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SHOE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Procedure 1. Raise the blade one foot (30 cm) off the road WARNING surface, turn the control OFF, and from in Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade front of the blade, place jack stands under the on jack stands.
  • Page 58 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 6. Reinstall the linchpin. Optional MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ Disc Shoe Kit Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" position, and turn the control ON. Raise the blade slightly from the jack stands. Turn the control Actual OFF, and remove the jack stands.

  • Page 59: Hydraulic System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM blade causes the pressure in an extended ram to exceed set limits, the relief valve opens, allowing fluid to escape and the ram retracts. The FloStat hydraulic unit's valve manifold ® includes relief valves to prevent damage to the For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions, see blade or vehicle if an obstacle is hit at either end "Annual Fluid Change"...

  • Page 60: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT The quill in the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed. WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of the blade.
  • Page 61 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Adjustment Procedure Turn the quill IN (clockwise) to decrease drop speed. Turn the quill OUT (counterclockwise) to increase drop speed. 1. Lower the blade to the ground before making any adjustment. 3. Stand 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when checking adjustment.

  • Page 62: Transporting The Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING THE SNOWPLOW NOTE: Always transport the WIDE-OUT™ snowplow with both wings fully retracted. WARNING 1. Completely raise the blade. Position the blade so it does not block the headlamp beam. 2. Adjust the blade height for maximum Do not change blade position while snowplow headlamp illumination.

  • Page 63: Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW Wet and hard-packed snow or ice offers the worst tire traction. It is very easy to lose control. You will AND ICE have difficulty accelerating. If you do get moving, you may have poor steering and difficult braking, WARNING which can cause you to slide out of control.

  • Page 64: Plowing Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PLOWING SNOW • If you are tired, pull off in a safe place and rest. • Keep your windshield and all glass on your WARNING vehicle clean to see around you. Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window.

  • Page 65: General Instructions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW General Instructions CAUTION Never stack snow with the blade angled. 1. Before plowing, make sure that you know This could damage the snowplow or the of any obstructions hidden beneath the vehicle bumper. snow, such as bumper stops in parking lots, curbs, sidewalk edges, shrubs, fences, or pipes sticking up from the ground.

  • Page 66: Hard-Packed Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Hard-Packed Snow Rule of thumb: 6" (15 cm) of snow – plow with entire blade width; 1. Raise the disc shoes so that the cutting edge 9" (23 cm) of snow – plow with ¾ blade width; comes into direct contact with the pavement.

  • Page 67: Clearing Driveways

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Driveways Clearing Parking Lots 1. Head into the driveway with the blade angled 1. Clear areas in front of buildings first. With the and plow the snow away from any buildings. blade raised, drive up to the building. Drop Widen the driveway by rolling snow away from the blade and back drag the snow away from any buildings.

  • Page 68: Parking With Snowplow Attached

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW TOWING A DISABLED OR STUCK ATTACHED VEHICLE WARNING CAUTION Lower the blade when the vehicle is Do not use any snowplow or mount parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. components as an attachment point when Temperature changes could change retrieving, towing, or winching a disabled hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to...

  • Page 69: Removing Snowplow From Vehicle & Storage

    REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE REMOVING SNOWPLOW (OFF) CAUTION Store PRO PLUS , PRO-PLOW Series 2, ® ® WARNING and MIDWEIGHT™ A-frame in a horizontal Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when position. This will prevent water from it is being raised, lowered, or angled.
  • Page 70 REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE 6. Pull and hold the lock pin out, then rotate the CAUTION handle DOWN and release the lock pin. It On 2-plug electrical systems, plug covers must lock into the LOWER hole. shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected.
  • Page 71 REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE Push down on the top of the shoe; the 8. Place electrical plugs in storage position. shoe will be on the ground. Repeat Insert the plow cable and headlamp harness Steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the into the cable boot on the lift frame.

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Your WESTERN snowplow is designed for Before the snow season, check your equipment to ® rugged, dependable service. However, like the make sure that it is in working condition. Here are vehicle on which it is mounted, it needs regular some tips for getting your equipment ready: care and maintenance.

  • Page 73: Postseason Maintenance

    Servicing the MVP PLUS™ trip springs without special tools and knowledge • Lubricate all pivot points (for example, the could result in personal injury. See your stand lock pin assembly and lower spring authorized WESTERN outlet for service. ® anchor) with general purpose petroleum grease.

  • Page 74: Maintenance And Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE Pivot Plate MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Fasteners WARNING Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic Pivot components.
  • Page 75 6. Blade Finish: If the powder-coat finish is 4. Replace the cutting edge when it is worn to the bottom of the blade. nicked or scratched, repair the surface and paint with WESTERN red or black paint in ® MVP PLUS™ Cutting Edge: To equalize aerosol or quart can.

  • Page 76: Mvp Plus™ Cutting Edge Wear And Leveling Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE MVP PLUS™ CUTTING EDGE WEAR 4. Place the blade wings in scoop position on the ground with no tension on the lift chains. AND LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 5. Remove the rear fasteners holding pushbeam After the snowplow has been installed on the to T‑frame.
  • Page 77 MAINTENANCE 6. Select the hole in the rear of the T‑frame that Raise and lower the blade several times. The is best aligned with the rear hole in the push cutting edge should be contacting the level beam and reinstall the rear fasteners. Tighten surface across the full length of the cutting all four fasteners to 250 ft‑lb.

  • Page 78: Aiming Headlamp Beams

    MAINTENANCE AIMING HEADLAMP BEAMS 3. Prepare the vehicle for headlamp aim or inspection. Before checking beam aim, the inspector will: Tighten headlamp fasteners to 45 ft‑lb once correct visual aim is achieved. a. Remove ice or mud from under fenders. b.
  • Page 79 MAINTENANCE 4. Mark (or tape) the vertical centerline of 5. Align the top edge of the high‑intensity zone the snowplow headlamps and the vertical of the snowplow lower beam below the centerline of the vehicle on the screen. Mark horizontal centerline and the left edge of the the horizontal centerline of the snowplow high intensity zone on the vertical centerline headlamps on the screen (distance from...

  • Page 80: Straight Blade Hydraulic Unit Cover-Remove And Replace

    MAINTENANCE STRAIGHT BLADE HYDRAULIC UNIT Washers COVER – REMOVE AND REPLACE Snowplow Attached to Vehicle Hairpin Cable 1. Lower the blade to the ground. Place the Cotters Boot control in FLOAT, fully collapsing lift ram. Turn the control OFF. 2. Remove the two hairpin cotters, washers, and pins attaching the lift arm to the lift frame.
  • Page 81 MAINTENANCE Snowplow Not Attached to Vehicle Washers 1. Tilt the lift frame forward to create slack in the lift chains. On the driver‑side lift chain, mark the link attaching it to the lift arm. Hairpin Cotters 2. Unhook the driver‑side lift chain from the lift arm, remove the slack, and hook the chain Cable in the slot between the cable boot and the...

  • Page 82: Hydraulic System

    NOTE: On MVP PLUS™ and WIDE-OUT™ Breather/Fill Plug blades, add fluid only when all rams are retracted. NOTE: Remove the fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir. 1. With the UltraMount system attached to the ® vehicle, activate the control. Drain Plug Lit.
  • Page 83 MAINTENANCE Straight Blades, MVP PLUS™ and 4. Turn the control OFF. WIDE-OUT™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to the 5. Remove the fill plug. top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. 6. HTS™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to within For fluid recommendations see the following 2½"...

  • Page 84: Annual Fluid Change

    MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change 3. HTS Blades and Straight Blades: Remove the hydraulic unit cover as described in the Blade Drop Speed Adjustment procedure in CAUTION the Operating Your Snowplow section. Change the fluid at the beginning of each plowing season. Failure to do this could NOTE: Loosen the fill plug slowly to relieve result in condensation buildup during the any pressure in the reservoir.
  • Page 85 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing illustrations and the Hose or Hose Routing for HTS™ Blades Fitting Replacement instructions later in this section.) To Lift 8. Manually angle the blade fully in each direction Ram Base To PS To Lift to remove fluid from the angle rams. Do not Angle Ram Ram Rod allow the hose(s) from the extending ram or...
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for Straight Blades Hose Routing for MVP PLUS™ Blades To Lift Ram To DS Rod (front) Driver‑Side Hose To DS Base (rear) Passenger‑Side Hose To PS Base (rear) Lift Ram Hose To PS Rod (front) Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 87 MVP PLUS™ and WIDE‑OUT blades must To DS Wing be in the fully retracted (vee) position. With Rod (inside) the lift ram fully retracted, fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance Hydraulic ® To Lift Ram Fluid rated to –40°F (–40°C), or other...

  • Page 88: Air Removal - Hts™/Straight Blades

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – HTS™ & Straight Blades 14. Straight Blades: Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. 11. Turn the control ON and completely angle HTS Blades: Fill to within 2½" (6 cm) from the blade to the left and right several times.

  • Page 89: Air Removal - Mvp Plus Blades

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – MVP PLUS™ Blades 14. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend FLOAT function and manually collapse the and retract the driver‑side wing several times. lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade.

  • Page 90: Air Removal - Wide-Out™ Blades

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – WIDE-OUT™ Blades 13. Turn the control ON. Angle blade fully left and right and raise and lower the snowplow 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend several times. Activate the control FLOAT and retract the driver‑side wing several times. function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade.

  • Page 91: Hose Or Fitting Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Hose or Fitting Replacement 2. Carefully note the hose routing and position of any protective hose wraps for proper reassembly. WARNING Lower the blade when the vehicle is 3. Loosen hoses or fittings slowly to relieve any parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. residual pressure.
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE Use the following procedure to install SAE Use the following procedure to install O-ring fittings in valve block and rams: hydraulic hoses: 1. Turn the jam nut on the fitting as far back as 1. Screw the flare nut onto the fitting flare and hand tighten.

  • Page 93: Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT The WIDE‑OUT™ hydraulic unit harness system contains four automotive‑style mini fuses. The 2‑solenoid harness (to port B on the hydraulic unit The vehicle control harness contains two module) and 6‑solenoid harness (to port C) each automotive‑style fuses. The snowplow park/turn contain two 4A mini fuses.

  • Page 94: Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices

    MAINTENANCE SNOWPLOW VEHICLE BATTERY • Avoid leaving the snowplow vehicle parked (unused) for 3 weeks or longer. BEST PRACTICES • Parking a vehicle with the battery in a • Keep all battery connections tight and clean. discharged state can result in permanent Poor connections cause higher power battery damage.

  • Page 95: Vehicle

    WESTERN ® recommendations. Tire pressure shall be or black paint in aerosol or quart cans from your maintained according to manufacturer's WESTERN outlet. Clean and repaint parts as recommendation. necessary. RECYCLE When your snowplow has performed its useful life, the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum.

  • Page 96: Emergency Parts/Tools

    FLEET FLEX system cannot resolve issues with the operation of ® (PN 99100) in your vehicle. This kit contains your WESTERN snowplow, contact one of our WESTERN hydraulic fluid, common hoses, pins, authorized outlets for repair information, or visit ®...

  • Page 97: Harness Diagram: 3-Port, 2-Plug System

    HARNESS DIAGRAM 3-PORT, 2-PLUG SYSTEM – ALL BLADES CAUTION Factory Vehicle Harness Park/Turn On 2-plug electrical Lamps systems, plug covers shall be used Battery whenever snowplow is Vehicle Headlamps disconnected. Vehicle Vehicle Battery Cable battery cable is 12V unfused source. Vehicle Control Harness To Snowplow Control Vehicle Lighting...

  • Page 98: Snowplow Specifications & Accessories

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow Weights Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) '6" '6" HTS™ Snowplow PRO PLUS Snowplow ® '6" MIDWEIGHT™ Snowplow PRO PLUS Snowplow '6" '6" MIDWEIGHT Snowplow (poly) PRO PLUS Snowplow '6"...

  • Page 99: Snowplow & Accessories

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow HTS™ MIDWEIGHT™ PRO-PLOW Series 2 PRO PLUS ® ® Midsize, ½‑Ton, ¾‑Ton, 1‑Ton, Vehicle ½‑Ton 4WD ½‑Ton 4WD, SUV ¾‑Ton, 1‑Ton, 4WD, SUV, Superduty 7'6" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) Blade Widths 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6"...
  • Page 100 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow MVP PLUS™ WIDE-OUT™ 8' (2.44 m) retracted; 7'6" (2.29 m) 10' (3.05 m) expanded Blade Widths 8'6" (2.59 m) straight blade; 9'6" (2.9 m) 9' (2.74 m) scoop Cutting Edges – Standard Accessories Cutting Edges –...

  • Page 101: Hydraulic Units: Pump Motor Specifications

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES HYDRAULIC UNITS: PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS BLADE Straight Blades HTS™ MVP PLUS™ WIDE-OUT™ FloStat Unit Reservoir 1¾ qt (1.66 L) ® FloStat System Total 2⅜ to 2¾ qt (2.25 L to 2.6 L) Pump Motor 12V DC with ± Connection Pump Relief Valve 1700–1800 psi 1600–1700 psi...
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