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June 15, 2022
Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 June 15, 2022 Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 2: Snowplow Owner Data Sheet

    SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET Register your snowplow online at www.fisherplows.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 Insta‑Act Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ___________________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Snowplow Owner Data Sheet .......3 SECURITY GUARD™ System ....46 Smooth Stop/Soft Stop ......50 Preface ..............7 One‑Touch FLOAT ........51 Safety ..............8 XtremeV Blade Positions .........52 Vehicle Application Information ......15 XV2 Blade Positions .......55 Ballast Requirements ........16 XLS Blade Positions ........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ..100 and Storage ............75 Vehicle ............101 Recycle ............101 Maintenance ............80 Emergency Parts/Tools ........102 Maintenance Videos ........80 Troubleshooting ..........102 Preseason Check ..........80 In‑Season Maintenance ........81 Harness Diagram – 3‑Port, 2‑Plug System ..103 Postseason Maintenance .........82 Snowplow Specifications ........104 XtremeV™/XV2™...

  • Page 6: Preface

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

  • 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 and serial number labels on the situation, that if not avoided, could result back of the blade and the instruction label on the in death or serious personal injury.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Instruction Labels Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label XLS™ Blades Only (both sides) Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 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‑ or 6‑Digit Blade Assembly PN Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 10 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Remove blade assembly before placing Improper installation and operation could cause vehicle on hoist. personal injury and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or CAUTION making adjustments. Read Owner's Manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
  • Page 11 SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start a fire. Fuse Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations, WARNING is located in the Maintenance section of this Hydraulic fluid under pressure Owner's Manual.
  • Page 12 SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION VENTILATION WARNING WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. vapor is explosive. Never smoke while Breathing these fumes, even in low working on vehicle. Keep all open flames concentrations, can cause death. Never away from gasoline tank and lines.
  • 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 • FISHER eMatch selection system/eMatch CAUTION is based on available vehicle capacity for See your FISHER outlet/website ® snowplow equipment on a representative for specific vehicle application vehicle equipped with options commonly used recommendations before installation. for plowing and with 300 lb (136 kg) of front The eMatch selection system has specific seat occupant weight.

  • Page 15: Ballast Requirements

    VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION BALLAST REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight calculations assume the entire width of the Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of bed is filled as close to tailgate as possible. qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear ballast must be used when necessary to remain in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    Hydraulic Unit ® quickest and easiest mounting system available, the Minute Mount 2 system is twice the mount Release because it takes half the time. The Minute Mount 2 Handle Vehicle system should be installed according to the Headgear Mount instructions supplied.

  • Page 17: Mount Kits

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MOUNT KITS INTENSIFIRE™ SNOWPLOW HEADLAMPS Fisher Engineering has designed a mount kit for WARNING most vehicles. Due to the differences between vehicle models, the kits are not interchangeable. Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights.

  • Page 18: Cab Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW CAB CONTROLS The vehicle ignition (key) switch controls a fused circuit that powers your cab control directly from the battery. The control is backlit, which will WARNING illuminate when the vehicle is turned to ACC or To prevent accidental movement of ON.

  • Page 19: 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. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 20: Xtremev™/Xv2™/Xls™ Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™, XV2™ & XLS™ Snowplow Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) Fish-Stik ® Joystick Control Hand-Held Control Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 21: Accessories And Options

    ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS RUBBER DEFLECTOR This flexible deflector for HT Series™, SD, HD, XBLADE™, MC, XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ series blades keeps fluffy snow from flowing over the top of the blade. Easily installed and attractively priced. REPLACEABLE CARBON STEEL SnoFoil ASSEMBLY ®...
  • Page 22 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS REPLACEABLE POLYMER abrasive surfaces (hard pack, gravel). Available for the HT Series, SD series, XtremeV™, XV2™, CUTTING EDGE and XLS™ snowplows. These 1"‑thick (2.5 cm) cutting edges made of WEAR/CURB SHOE KIT durable, lightweight polymer absorb most of the shock and vibration when the blade encounters Available for the XBLADE™...
  • Page 23 ® and provides protection for your snowplow's PLATES electrical and hydraulic systems. These off-season inserts for the Minute Mount 2 DIELECTRIC GREASE system pushplates offer protection by filling and covering the receiver portion of the pushplates. Specially formulated to protect all your electrical They also add to the vehicle's off-season connections in severe winter conditions.

  • Page 24: Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle

    ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ATTACHING SNOWPLOW NOTE: Use dielectric grease to prevent corrosion on all connections. WARNING Attaching Steps: Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand between vehicle and blade 1.
  • Page 25 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE blade, stand in front of headgear on driver's Headgear side and push headlamp bracket. Jack (fully raised) HT Series™ Blades: Using headgear push bar, push headgear toward vehicle to allow Headlamp connecting pins to fully engage pushplates. Bracket See following pages for illustrations.
  • Page 26 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE Attach HT Series™ Blade (single jack leg) Headgear Push Bar Pin Release Handle (raised) Headlamp Bracket Jack Lock Attachment Pin Release Handle (lowered) Jack (raised) Pushplate Connecting Pin Jack Lock Jack Retract Jack Lever (lowered) Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 27 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE Attach HT Series™ Blade (dual jack legs) Headgear Push Bar Headlamp Bracket Pin Release Handle (raised) Jack Lock Attachment Pin Release Jack Handle (lowered) (raised) Pushplate Connecting Pin Jack Lock Jack (lowered) Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 28: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Fish-Stik ® FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) Light (red) HAND-HELD CONTROL FLOAT ON/OFF WARNING RAISE 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 29 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 30 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 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 from the center position (Angle Left) to angle the blade left. toward any of the four digits on the face of the Move the control lever straight to the right control body will operate the SECURITY GUARD (Angle...

  • Page 35: Xtremev/Xv2/Xls Hand-Held Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLOAT Light Power Indicator XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ Fish-Stik ® (green) Light (red) 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 36 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 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 37 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract Blade Position Function Description of Operation XtremeV, XV2 and XLS™ Blades With wings in a straight line, press the L button to move both wings to the angle (Angle FLOAT ON/OFF left position. The left wing retracts while Left) the right wing extends (XtremeV™, XV2™).
  • Page 38 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ Blades 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 39: Xtremev/Xv2/Xls Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ Power Indicator FLOAT Light Light (red) (green) JOYSTICK CONTROL 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 40 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Smooth Stop/Soft 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 41 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 42 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract Blade Position Function Description of Operation XtremeV, XV2, and XLS™ Blades With wings in a straight line, move the control lever straight to the left to move Moving the control lever from the center position (Angle both wings to the angle left position.
  • Page 43 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ Blades Move the control lever toward the left side of LOWER on the control face to move Moving the control lever from the center position the left wing. The first time the lever is toward the words WING IN/OUT, on either side of moved into the slot after the control is L WING...

  • Page 44: Fleet Flex Electrical System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLEET FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM These features are offered to give you the ability to secure your snowplow and customize your plowing experience. This section provides Your Minute Mount 2 system snowplow comes ® information about both features, as well as standard with user‑controlled programmable instructions on how to enable or disable them.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After the correct security code has been entered, 3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" the power indicator light will change from rapid position or push the ON/OFF button to switch flashing to a steady ON, indicating that the the control OFF.
  • Page 48 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators system recognizes that a control with the same security code is attached, and does not require a manual unlock to activate the POWER – Red Function snowplow. The system will recognize the Control is OFF control as "safe"...

  • Page 49: Smooth Stop/Soft Stop

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Smooth Stop/Soft Stop Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or Smooth stop, or soft stop, is a feature that allows "ACCESSORY" position. The control backlight the blade to coast to a stop when the button/lever will illuminate.

  • Page 50: One-Touch Float

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW One-Touch FLOAT 2. Verify that the control power indicator is OFF. If the power indicator light is red, the control One‑touch FLOAT immediately activates the is ON. Move the ON/OFF switch to "OFF" or FLOAT mode and releases the blade to the push the ON/OFF button to turn the control ground, without having to hold the button or lever OFF.

  • Page 51: Xtremev Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™ BLADE POSITIONS Straight Blade NOTE: For best road clearance during Move both wings to form a straight blade for wide transport, place the blade halfway between path plowing or stacking snow. the straight and retracted (vee) positions. The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport.
  • Page 52 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 53 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" away from the vehicle Move one wing to straight blade position and the to form a scoop to "carry" snow with minimum other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up spilloff.

  • Page 54: Xv2 Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XV2™ BLADE POSITIONS Straight Blade NOTE: For best road clearance during Move both wings to form a straight blade for wide transport, place the blade halfway between path plowing or stacking snow. the straight and retracted (vee) positions. The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport.
  • Page 55 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 56 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 57: Xls Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XLS™ BLADE POSITIONS Retracted Blade The XLS snowplow can be used in four basic Move both wings IN to form a standard straight plowing positions. blade. NOTE: Always transport the XLS snowplow with both wings fully retracted. Lit.
  • Page 58 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings OUT and ahead of the vehicle to Move one wing to extended 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 59 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Move both wings OUT straight for an extra‑wide blade for clearing large areas. Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 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 the Maintenance section for instructions.

  • Page 61: Anti-Wear Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ANTI-WEAR SHOE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Procedure WARNING Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade on jack stands. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Shoe CAUTION Holder Do not store unused spacers on top of the shoe holder.
  • Page 62 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 1. Raise the blade one foot off the road surface, 5. Reinstall the linchpin. turn the control OFF and, from in front of the blade, place jack stands under the cutting 6. Turn the control and vehicle ignition ON. Raise edge.

  • Page 63: Hydraulic System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM set limits, the relief valve opens allowing fluid to escape and the ram retracts. The Insta‑Act hydraulic unit's valve manifold ® For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions, see includes relief valves to prevent damage to the "Annual Fluid Change"...

  • Page 64: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT The quill in the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed. WARNING 1. Lower the blade to the ground before making Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when the adjustment. it is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand between vehicle and blade 2.

  • Page 65: Scrape Lock Adjustment - Ht Series

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SCRAPE LOCK ADJUSTMENT 5. Replace the hydraulic unit cover. XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ units: Follow the instructions below to increase the Replace the cover and reinstall the top and pressure setting of the HT Series™ blade's scrape bottom cover retainers.
  • Page 66 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. Using a tee fitting, install a 500–600 psi gauge 6. Retighten the breather/fill plug. in the lift ram base hose. Pressure Reconnect the snowplow battery cable to the Gauge vehicle battery cable. To Lift Ram Base 8.
  • Page 67 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 10. If the hydraulic pressure reading is less than 14. Loosen the breather/fill plug slowly to relieve 350 psi, increase the pressure by turning the any pressure in the reservoir. scrape lock valve stem clockwise ¼ turn and retest pressure.

  • Page 68: Transporting Snowplow

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

  • Page 69: Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW which can cause you to slide out of control. AND ICE Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: • Drive defensively. WARNING • Do not drink, then drive or plow snow. Drinking then driving or plowing is very dangerous.

  • Page 70: Plowing Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PLOWING SNOW CAUTION Never stack snow with the blade angled. WARNING This could damage the snowplow or the vehicle bumper. Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window. Sudden stops or protruding objects could cause personal injury. CAUTION Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph CAUTION...

  • Page 71: General Instructions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW General Instructions Hard-Packed Snow 1. Before plowing, make sure you know of any 1. On blades equipped with shoes, raise the obstructions hidden beneath the snow such as anti‑wear shoes so that the cutting edge bumper stops in parking lots, curbs, sidewalk comes into direct contact with the pavement.

  • Page 72: Clearing Driveways

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Driveways 2. Bite into the edges using only a partial blade width until the job is cut down to size for full blade plowing. 1. Head into the driveway with the blade angled and plow the snow away from any buildings. Rule of thumb: Widen the driveway by rolling snow away from any buildings.

  • Page 73: Clearing Parking Lots

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Parking Lots PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED 1. Clear areas in front of buildings first. With the WARNING blade raised, drive up to the building. Drop the blade and back drag the snow away from the Lower the blade when the vehicle is building.

  • Page 74: Detaching Snowplow From Vehicle And Storage

    DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE DETACHING SNOWPLOW NOTE: The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the WARNING snowplow. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when During the off-season, the control can be removed. it is being raised, lowered, or angled.
  • Page 75 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE HT Series™ (dual jack legs): Pull and hold Headgear jack lock out. Lower jack until it contacts the Jack ground. Release jack lock. Verify that jack (fully raised) is locked by trying to lift jack. Repeat on opposite side.
  • Page 76 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE NOTE: After each use of the snowplow, reapply NOTE: Place electrical plugs in storage dielectric grease to the electrical plugs to position. The driver-side and center plug maintain the protective coating on the terminals. on 3-plug electrical systems are joined for storage.
  • Page 77 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE Detach HT Series™ Blade (dual jack legs) Headgear Push Bar Headlamp Bracket Release Handle (raised) Pushplate Jack Lock Attachment Release Handle (lowered) Jack (raised) Connecting Jack Lock Jack (lowered) Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 78 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE STORAGE Your snowplow is designed to be moved into a storage location using your vehicle and plow attaching system. For easier attaching of the snowplow, store it on a hard, level surface. Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PRESEASON CHECK Your snowplow is designed for rugged, dependable WARNING service. However, like the vehicle on which it is Lower the blade when the vehicle is mounted, it needs regular care and maintenance. parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change MAINTENANCE VIDEOS hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to...

  • Page 80: In-Season Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE • Drain hydraulic system and refill with • Any ballast material (such as sand and recommended hydraulic fluid. For hydraulic blocks) must be solidly secured to the vehicle fluid type and filling instructions, see "Annual preventing it from moving under harsh plowing Fluid Change"...

  • Page 81: Postseason Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE POSTSEASON MAINTENANCE 2. Make sure that all electrical connections including grounds are clean, tight, free of rust CAUTION or corrosion, and are coated with dielectric grease. Servicing the trip springs without special tools and knowledge could result in 3. Check all plugs and seals for hydraulic fluid personal injury.

  • Page 82: Xtremev™/Xv2™ Cutting Edge Wear And Leveling Adjustment Procedure

    MAINTENANCE XtremeV™ & XV2™ CUTTING EDGE T‑Frame WEAR AND LEVELING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Once the snowplow has been installed on the vehicle in the correct configuration, a fine adjustment can be done to bring the blade cutting Push Front edges into full contact with the ground. Make Assembly Fasteners further adjustments as the cutting edges wear in...

  • Page 83: Greasing Xv2 Pivot Pin Hinge

    MAINTENANCE GREASING XV2™ PIVOT PIN HINGE 5. Raise and lower the blade several times. The cutting edge should contact the level surface across the full length of the cutting edge. Using a rubber-tipped seal-off coupler, apply a good quality multipurpose grease at the five 6.

  • Page 84: Aiming Headlamp Beams

    MAINTENANCE AIMING HEADLAMP BEAMS 3. Prepare 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. 1. Place vehicle on a level surface 25 feet b.
  • Page 85 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 86: Hydraulic System

    MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2. For straight blades, any angle will do, but for XtremeV, XV2, and XLS blades, move the blade wings to the fully retracted (vee) Fluid Level position. CAUTION 3. Activate the control FLOAT function and Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic manually collapse the lift ram all the way.
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE 6. HT Series™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to XtremeV™, XV2™, XLS™, and other Straight Blades: Fill the reservoir to the top within 2½" (6 cm) from the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. For fluid recommendations see "Annual Fluid Change"...

  • Page 88: Annual Fluid Change

    MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change 2. Place a sturdy block under the A‑frame/T‑frame so the blade will be suspended a few inches off the ground when CAUTION lowered. Change the fluid at the beginning of each plowing season. Failure to do this could 3.
  • Page 89 MAINTENANCE 6. Completely drain the reservoir and replace the 10. Reconnect the angle ram hoses to the proper drain plug/cap. fittings. Reinstall all protective hose wraps in their original positions. (See the following illustrations for your snowplow type and Carefully note hose routings and the positions Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Replacement of any protective hose wraps for proper instructions.)

  • Page 90: Hose Routing

    MAINTENANCE Hose Routing – HD, MC and XBLADE™ Hose Routing – SD Series Straight Blades Straight Blades Angle Hose Angle Lift Hose Hose Lift Hose PS Angle Hose Angle Hose Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 91 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing – HT Series™ Straight Blades Hose Routing – XtremeV™ and XV2™ Blades To Lift Ram Base To PS To Lift Ram Rod Angle Ram From Lift Ram To DS Angle Ram From Driver‑Side Rod (front) From Driver‑Side Base (rear) From Passenger‑...
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing – XLS™ Blades CAUTION Do not raise blade during fill process as this may cause pump cavitation. From DS Wing Base (outside) 11. For straight blades, any angle will do, but To Lift Ram XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS blades must be From DS Wing in the fully retracted (vee) position.

  • Page 93: Air Removal

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – HT Series™ and Straight Blades 15. HT Series Blades: Fill the reservoir to within 2½" (6 cm) from the top of the fill hole and 12. Turn the control ON and completely angle the replace the fill plug. blade to the left and right several times.
  • Page 94 MAINTENANCE Air Removal – XtremeV™ and XV2™ Blades 13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the passenger‑side wing. 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend and retract the driver‑side wing several times. 14. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the With all rams fully retracted, turn the control snowplow several times.
  • Page 95 MAINTENANCE Air Removal – XLS™ Blades 13. Turn the control ON. Angle the 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 1. Lower the snowplow completely and turn the control OFF. WARNING NOTE: Loosen fill plug slowly to relieve any Lower the blade when the vehicle is pressure in the reservoir. parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change 2.

  • Page 97: Installing Hydraulic Fittings And Hoses

    MAINTENANCE Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 3. Screw the fitting into the port by hand until the washer contacts the port face and shoulder of the jam nut threads. NOTE: Overtorquing JIC hose fitting ends will result in a fractured fitting. 4.

  • Page 98: Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT Installing Hydraulic Hoses The vehicle electrical system contains several 1. Screw the flare nut onto the fitting flare and automotive‑style fuses. The snowplow park/turn hand tighten. and control power is covered by fuses in the under hood snowplow wiring. The control fuse is 2.

  • Page 99: Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices

    MAINTENANCE SNOWPLOW VEHICLE BATTERY The XLS™ hydraulic unit harness system contains four automotive‑style mini fuses. The 2‑solenoid BEST PRACTICES harness (to port B on the hydraulic unit module) and 6‑solenoid harness (to port C) each contain • Keep all battery connections tight and clean. two 4A mini fuses.

  • Page 100: Vehicle

    MAINTENANCE VEHICLE • Avoid leaving the snowplow vehicle parked (unused) for 3 weeks or longer. The snowplow operating vehicle shall be maintained according to manufacturer's • Parking a vehicle with the battery in a recommendations. Tire pressure shall be discharged state can result in permanent maintained according to manufacturer's battery damage.

  • Page 101: Emergency Parts/Tools

    • 4A automotive‑style mini fuses assist the qualified mechanic with repair. • Funnel • 12V DC test light Fisher Engineering does not recommend repairs • Flashlight by other than our factory‑trained outlets. Failure to use an authorized outlet could affect the warranty •...

  • Page 102: 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 103: Snowplow Specifications

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS Weights: Off-Truck Assembly with Blade Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) 7'6" HT Series™ Snowplow (MS) 7'6" XBLADE™ Snowplow (SS) 6'9" SD Snowplow (MS) XBLADE Snowplow (SS) 7'6" SD Snowplow (MS) XBLADE Snowplow (Poly) 7'6"...
  • Page 104 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow HT Series™ SD Series HD Series MC Series ½‑Ton ½‑Ton 4WD, Midsize, ½‑Ton, 17,000–27,500 GVW ¾‑Ton, 1‑Ton, 4WD, Vehicle SUV, Superduty 7'6" (2.29 m) 6'9" (2.06 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 9' (2.74 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) 10' (3.05 m) Blade Widths...
  • Page 105 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow XBLADE™ XtremeV™ XV2™ XLS™ ¾‑Ton, 1‑Ton, 4WD, Vehicle Superduty 8' (2.44 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) retracted; to 10' (3.05 m) expanded 9' (2.74 m) 8'6" (2.59 m) 8'6" (2.59 m) straight blade;...

  • Page 106: Hydraulic Unit: Pump Motor Specifications

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS HYDRAULIC UNITS: PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS BLADE Straight Blades HT Series™ XtremeV™ XV2™ XLS™ Insta‑Act Unit Reservoir 1¾ qt (1.66 L) ® Insta‑Act 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...
  • Page 107 Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03 June 15, 2022...
  • Page 108 Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use by Fisher Engineering outlets or snowplow owner is granted. Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used. Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal.

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