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June 15, 2022
Lit. No. 43181, 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. 43181, 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 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 FloStat Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: _____________________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ..............7 MVP PLUS, MVP 3, & WIDE‑OUT Joystick Control ..........37 Safety ..............8 FLEET FLEX Electrical System .......42 Vehicle Application Information ......15 SECURITY GUARD™ System ....43 Ballast Requirements ........16 Smooth Stop ..........47 Getting to Know Your Snowplow ......17 One‑Touch FLOAT ........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parking with Snowplow Attached .....72 Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ..99 Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle ....72 Vehicle ............. 99 Recycle ............99 Removing Snowplow from Vehicle & Storage ..73 Blade Finish ...........100 Maintenance ............76 Emergency Parts/Tools ........100 Maintenance Videos ........76 Troubleshooting ..........100...

  • Page 6: Preface

    PREFACE PREFACE Before using your WESTERN snowplow, make sure that your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle manufacturer's and our required options Welcome to the growing family of for plowing. WESTERN snowplow owners. ® FACTORY ORIGINAL PRODUCTS This manual provides safety, operation, and maintenance information for your new WESTERN snowplow.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation warning/caution, serial number, and instruction that, if not avoided, could result in death labels on the back of the blade. or serious personal injury.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label WIDE‑OUT™ & PRODIGY™ Blades (both sides) Instruction Label Lit. No. 43181, 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. 43181, 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. 43181, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 11 • Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from FUSES battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust. • Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the The WESTERN electrical and hydraulic systems ® engine, radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes. contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement •...
  • 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 used recommendations before installation.

  • 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 2 SNOWPLOW ® Actual configuration Headlamps The UltraMount 2 snowplow consists varies by model. of all the components that are readily removable from the vehicle as a unit. This includes the blade, quadrant, lift frame, Lift Arm...

  • Page 17: A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant, & Lift Frame

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW There is no need to unhook the chains or the The quadrant is attached to the triangular A‑frame hydraulic hoses. When the lift frame is pinned to with a pivot bolt. The pivot bolt allows the quadrant the stands and locked in place (see blade label and blade to swing right or left.

  • Page 18: Nighthawk™ Snowplow Headlamps

    Your vehicle must be equipped with headlamps when they are turned ON. 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 19: Vehicle Mount

    Two removable receiver brackets are attached to the mount using pins and hairpin cotters. The receiver brackets are easily removed to provide Western Products has designed custom mounts more road clearance during the non‑plowing for most vehicles. Due to differences among months of the year.

  • Page 20: Cab Controls

    The movement even when the ignition switch is ON. power indicator light will turn OFF. The control ON/OFF button serves as an WESTERN snowplows come equipped with ® emergency stop if required. one of two special controls: the CabCommand hand‑held control or a joystick‑style control.
  • Page 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade and PRODIGY™ Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) Straight Blades Straight Blade and PRODIGY and PRODIGY Joystick Control Hand‑Held Control Lit. No. 43181, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™ and WIDE‑OUT™ Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) MVP PLUS, MVP 3 MVP PLUS, MVP 3 and WIDE‑OUT and WIDE‑OUT Joystick Control Hand‑Held Control Lit.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 1. After seating the snowplow horns in the receiver brackets, pull the handle up; the shoe Handle will lift off the ground. Receiver Pin (Pull) Lock Pin Stand Hook 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on other side of Shoe Handle snowplow.
  • Page 26 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE & PRODIGY™ Power Indicator FLOAT Light Light (red) CabCommand HAND‑HELD CONTROL (green) ON/OFF FLOAT 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 27 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the blade and RAISE The control will automatically turn OFF after being cancel the FLOAT mode. idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after Press this button to lower the blade. LOWER Release the button to stop the blade at a shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation The four round buttons located to the left and (Angle Press this button to angle the blade left. right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will Left) operate the SECURITY GUARD system.

  • Page 29: Straight Blade & Prodigy Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE & PRODIGY™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator JOYSTICK CONTROL (green) Light (red) WARNING ON/OFF FLOAT To prevent accidental movement of the blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to RAISE OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. ON/OFF Button The power indicator light will turn OFF.
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time‑Outs Smooth Stop To limit the amount of electrical energy required The control automatically allows the blade to coast from the vehicle, all control functions, except to a stop when the lever returns to center position. LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after This results in smoother operation, reduces the a period of time.
  • Page 31 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 blade 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 blade.
  • Page 32 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 the (Angle Left) to angle the blade left. center position toward any of the four digits Move the control lever straight to the right on the face of the control body will operate (Angle...

  • Page 33: Mvp Plus, Mvp 3, & Wide-Out

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™ & WIDE‑OUT™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator (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 34 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the blade and RAISE The control will automatically turn OFF after being cancel the FLOAT mode. idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after Press this button to lower the blade. LOWER Release the button to stop blade at the a shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract Blade Position Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, press the L button to move both wings to the angle FLOAT ON/OFF (Angle left position. The left wing retracts while Left) the right wing extends (MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™).
  • Page 36 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation 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 37: Mvp Plus, Mvp 3, & Wide-Out Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™ & WIDE‑OUT™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) JOYSTICK CONTROL Light (red) WARNING ON/OFF FLOAT To prevent accidental movement of the blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to RAISE OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. SCOOP RETRACT ON/OFF Switch...
  • Page 38 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time‑Outs Smooth Stop To limit the amount of electrical energy required The control automatically allows the blade to coast from the vehicle, all control functions, except to a stop when the lever returns to center position. LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after This results in smoother operation, reduces the a period of time.
  • Page 39 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 blade 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 40 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.
  • Page 41 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the left side Moving the control lever from the center position of LOWER on the control face to move toward the word WING on either side of the face the left wing.

  • Page 42: Fleet Flex Electrical System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLEET FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Your UltraMount 2 system snowplow comes ® standard with user‑controlled programmable features. These include: • SECURITY GUARD™ electrical anti‑theft system • Smooth Stop • One‑Touch FLOAT These features are offered to give you the ability to secure your snowplow and customize your plowing experience.

  • Page 43: 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 that the control power indicator is OFF. If the power indicator light is red, the control is NOTE: The snowplow must be attached to ON.
  • Page 44 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 45 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After the security code has been entered, the 3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" power indicator light will change from rapid position or push the ON/OFF button to switch flashing to steady ON, indicating that the the control OFF.
  • Page 46 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators is established, the SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a control with the same security code is attached, and does POWER – Red Function not require a manual unlock to activate the Control is OFF snowplow.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52: Mvp 3 Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP 3™ 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 53 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 54 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 55: Prodigy Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PRODIGY™ BLADE POSITIONS Angled Blade The PRODIGY snowplow can be used in three The wings automatically adjust in and out as the basic plowing positions. blade is angled left or right Scoop Blade When blade is moved to straight‑across orientation, both wings automatically angle into scoop position.
  • Page 56 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Option 2. Standing behind the blade, install a 3/4" x 9" clevis pin down through the holes in the back of the blade assembly, as shown. The wings may be pinned in position to operate as a straight blade, using the hardware provided: ¾"...

  • Page 57: 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. 43181, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 58 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 59 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Move both wings "OUT" straight for an extra‑wide blade for clearing large areas. Lit. No. 43181, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SHOE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Procedure 1. Raise the blade one foot off the road surface, WARNING turn the control OFF, and from in front of the Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade blade, place jack stands under the cutting on jack stands.
  • Page 62 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 6. Reinstall the linchpin. Optional MVP PLUS™, Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" position, PRODIGY™, and turn the control ON. Raise the blade & WIDE‑OUT™ Shoe slightly from the jack stands. Turn the control Disc Shoe Kit Holder OFF and remove the jack stands.

  • Page 63: Hydraulic System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Blade Drop Speed Adjustment Hydraulic Fluid WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions, see it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do "Annual Fluid Change" under "Hydraulic System" not stand between vehicle and blade in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 64 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, WIDE‑OUT™, and HTS™ PRODIGY™ Blades: Lift the hydraulic unit top cover retainer, remove the bottom cover retainer, and remove the side cover. (See illustrations on following page.) 3. The quill in the valve manifold adjusts the Quill blade drop speed.
  • Page 65 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ & MVP3™ WIDE‑OUT™ PRODIGY™ Top Cover Top Cover Retainer Retainer Bottom Bottom Cover Cover Retainer Retainer Quill Quill Quill Lit. No. 43181, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: Hard-Packed Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Hard‑Packed Snow 2. Bite into the edges using only partial blade width until the job is cut down to size for full‑blade plowing. 1. Raise the disc shoes so that the cutting edge comes into direct contact with the pavement. Rule of thumb: 2.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Removing Snowplow From Vehicle & Storage

    REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE REMOVING SNOWPLOW (OFF) CAUTION Store PRO PLUS , PRO‑PLOW Series 2, ® ® WARNING MIDWEIGHT™, and PRODIGY™ A‑frame in a horizontal position. This will prevent Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it water from collecting and freezing in the is being raised, lowered, or angled.
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76: 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 77: Postseason Maintenance

    Servicing the MVP PLUS™ or MVP 3™ trip prevent rust. springs without special tools and knowledge could result in personal injury. • Lubricate all pivot points (for example, the See your authorized WESTERN outlet for ® stand lock pin assembly and lower spring service.

  • Page 78: Maintenance And Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Make sure that all fasteners, mounting bolts, and hydraulic connections are tight. Pay particular attention to the 1" pivot bolt. 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 Pivot...

  • Page 79: Greasing Mvp 3 Pivot Pin Hinge

    When the proper tension is reached, tighten the locknut. Blade Finish: If the powder-coat finish is nicked or scratched, repair the surface and paint with WESTERN red or black paint ® (available in aerosol or quart can).

  • Page 80: Cutting Edge Wear And Leveling Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE CUTTING EDGE WEAR AND 2. Vehicle and snowplow must be on a level surface. LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 3. If the optional shoe kit has been installed on the blade, remove the shoes during this MVP PLUS™ & MVP 3™ Cutting Edges adjustment procedure.
  • Page 81 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 82: Prodigy™ Wing Cutting Edges

    MAINTENANCE PRODIGY™ Wing Cutting Edges WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it Loosen inner is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not fasteners. stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade. If the blade hits or drops on you, you could be seriously injured.

  • Page 83: 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 84 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 85 MAINTENANCE STRAIGHT BLADE HYDRAULIC UNIT COVER – REMOVE AND REPLACE Hairpin Cotter Washer Snowplow Attached to Vehicle Washer 1. Lower the blade to the ground. Place the control in FLOAT, fully collapsing the lift ram. Turn the control OFF. 2. Remove and retain the two hairpin cotters, washers, and pins attaching the lift arm to the Lift lift frame.
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE Snowplow Not Attached to Vehicle Hairpin Cotter Washer Washer 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. 2. Unhook the driver‑side lift chain from the lift DS Lift arm, remove the slack, and hook the chain Chain...

  • Page 87: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. For PRODIGY™ and straight blades any angle will do, but for MVP PLUS, MVP 3, and WIDE‑OUT blades, move the blade wings to Fluid Level the fully retracted (vee) position. CAUTION 3. Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way.
  • Page 88 MAINTENANCE Straight Blades, MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, 4. Turn the control OFF. WIDE‑OUT™, and PRODIGY™ Blades: 5. Remove the fill plug. Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. 6. HTS™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to within 2½"...

  • Page 89: Annual Fluid Change

    MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change Perform this operation with the snowplow attached to the vehicle on a hard, level surface. WARNING 1. Lower the blade to the ground. For Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when PRODIGY™ Blades, move the blade to the it is being raised, lowered, or angled.
  • Page 90 (vee) position. pan or suitable container. See the following With the lift ram fully retracted, fill the Hose Routing Diagrams and refer to the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance "Hose or Fitting Replacement" instructions ®...

  • Page 91: House Routing Diagrams

    MAINTENANCE Hose Routing Diagrams HTS™ Straight Blades MVP PLUS™ To DS Rod (front) To PS To Lift Ram To Lift Angle Ram To DS Base Ram Base (rear) To DS Angle Ram To DS Angle To Lift To PS Ram Rod To PS Base To PS Rod Angle Ram...
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE MVP 3™ WIDE‑OUT™ PRODIGY™ To DS Rod To DS (front) To PS Wing Rod To DS Wing To Lift Angle Base To DS To PS Base Angle (rear) To Lift To PS Angle Ram To PS Rod To PS To Lift Ram (front) To PS Wing...
  • Page 93 MAINTENANCE Air Removal – HTS™, PRODIGY™, and 14. Straight Blades: Fill the reservoir to the top Straight Blades of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. HTS Blades: Fill to within 2½" (6 cm) from the 11. Turn the control ON and completely angle top of the fill hole and replace the plug.

  • Page 94: Air Removal-Mvp Plus & Mvp 3

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – MVP PLUS™ & MVP 3™ 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.

  • Page 95: Air Removal-Wide-Out

    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 96: Hose Or Fitting Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Hose or Fitting Replacement 2. Lower the snowplow completely and turn the control OFF. WARNING NOTE: Loosen the fill plug slowly to relieve Lower the blade when the vehicle is any pressure in the reservoir. parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change 3.

  • Page 97: Installing Hydraulic Fittings And Hoses

    MAINTENANCE Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 5. Using a wrench and pliers, hold the fitting body in position and tighten the jam nut until the washer again contacts the port face, then NOTE: Overtightening JIC hose fitting ends tighten an additional ⅛ to ¼ turn to lock the will result in a fractured fitting.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices

    MAINTENANCE SNOWPLOW VEHICLE BATTERY • Parking a vehicle with the battery in a discharged state can result in permanent BEST PRACTICES battery damage. • Keep all battery connections tight and clean. Avoid operating the snowplow without the vehicle Poor connections cause higher power engine running.

  • Page 100: Blade Finish

    WESTERN red or black paint the Maintenance section of this manual and ® in aerosol or quart cans from your WESTERN outlet. cannot resolve issues with the operation of Clean and repaint parts as necessary. your WESTERN snowplow, contact one of our ®...
  • Page 101 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 102: 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 MVP PLUS™ Snowplow '6" MIDWEIGHT™ Snowplow '6" MVP PLUS Snowplow (poly) '6" '6" MIDWEIGHT Snowplow (poly) MVP PLUS Snowplow '6"...
  • Page 103 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow HTS™ MIDWEIGHT™ PRO‑PLOW 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" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) 8'6"...
  • Page 104 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow MVP PLUS™ MVP 3™ PRODIGY™ WIDE‑OUT™ 8' (2.44 m) retracted; 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 103"(2.62) scoop; 10' (3.05 m) expanded Blade Widths 8'6" (2.59 m) 8'6" (2.59 m) 100" (2.54 m) windrow straight blade; 9'6"...

  • Page 105: Hydraulic Units: Pump Motor Specifications

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES HYDRAULIC UNITS: PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS MVP PLUS™ & BLADE Straight Blades HTS™ PRODIGY™ WIDE‑OUT™ MVP 3™ 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 ±...
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