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SNOWPLOW
SNOWPLOW
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
Original Instructions
Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05
Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05
CAUTION
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

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  • Page 1 May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022 Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions 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.snowexproducts.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 Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________ Blade Serial Number (see label on back of blade): ____________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STORM SEEKER™ Snowplow Headlamps..21 Blade Drop Speed Adjustment ......62 Cab Controls ........... 22 Transporting Snowplow ........64 Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Snowplows ..23 Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice .... 65 POWER PLOW & HDV Snowplows ....24 Plowing Snow ..........66 Accessories ............25...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parking with Snowplow Attached ....69 Fuse Replacement .......... 86 Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle ....69 Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ..86 Vehicle ..............87 Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle Recycle ............87 and Storage ............70 Blade Finish .............87 Maintenance ............75 Emergency Parts/Tools ........87 Maintenance Videos ........75...

  • Page 6: 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 SnowEx outlet. They know your maintenance of your new SnowEx 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 situation warning/caution and serial number labels on the that, if not avoided, could result in death back of the blade and the instruction label on the or serious personal injury.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Instruction Labels – POWER PLOW™, Attach/Detach Label SPEEDWING™, and Straight Blades Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label POWER PLOW & Foot Crush SPEEDWING Blades Hazard Label Only (both sides) Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 9 SAFETY Instruction Labels – HDV™ Blade Attach/Detach Label Warning/Caution Label Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 10 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. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 11 (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 SnowEx outlet for application ® cornerpost. recommendations. Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 12 • Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long hair. FUSES • Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust. The SnowEx electrical and hydraulic systems ® contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a • Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the problem should occur and fuse replacement engine, radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15: Vehicle Application Information

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

  • Page 16: Ballast Requirements

    If ballast is required, it is important that it be as possible. secured properly behind the rear axle. A ballast retainer kit is available from your SnowEx outlet ® (PN 62849). NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    When plowing is Attach/Detach completed, remove the snowplow. Switch Cable Boot The snowplow shall be installed Lift Ram according to instructions supplied. SnowEx outlets are trained to provide this service and other services for this snowplow. Hitch Pin Lever Cutting A‑Frame Edge...

  • Page 18: Blades

    SPEEDWING™ wing blade or the vehicle or injuring the driver. For trip cutting edges are adjustable for wear. (See the spring adjustment instructions, see "Maintenance...

  • Page 19: Hdv™ Snowplow

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MOUNT KITS located in front of the lift ram. The snowplow headlamps are also attached to the Custom mounts have been designed for most headgear. vehicles. Due to differences among vehicle models, mounts are generally not interchangeable. HDV™...

  • Page 20: Storm Seeker™ Snowplow Headlamps

    ON. Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional Replacement parts are available through your lights. local SnowEx outlet. ® The snowplow headlamps include STORM SEEKER dual‑beam halogen headlamps with combination park and turn signals. A pre‑wired harness with a plug‑in module requires no headlamp wire...

  • Page 21: Cab Controls

    OFF the control and prevent blade power indicator light will turn OFF. movement even when the ignition switch is ON. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or SnowEx snowplows come equipped ® "ACCESSORY" position. The control backlight will with one of two special controls: the illuminate.
  • Page 22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade and SPEEDWING™ Snowplow Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Straight Blade & SPEEDWING POWER GRIP™ Hand-Held Control Joystick Control Lit.

  • Page 23: Power Plow & Hdv Snowplows

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW POWER PLOW™ and HDV™ Snowplow Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) POWER PLOW POWER PLOW POWER GRIP™ Hand-Held Control Joystick Control Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    Rubber Deflector ® increased wear life. Enhance snow containment and prevent snow Back Drag Edges from blowing onto the windshield with a SnowEx rubber deflector. Deliver cleaner, consistent scraping and back dragging in tight areas. Steel Cutting Edges Blade Shoe Kits...
  • Page 25 This tool bag contains necessary service parts ® to make on‑the‑spot repairs to your snowplow. It Hydraulic Fluid also contains a quart of SnowEx RAPID ACTION hydraulic fluid. Improve the performance of your hydraulic systems, especially in extremely cold weather, Chain Kit with SnowEx RAPID ACTION hydraulic fluid.

  • Page 26: Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle

    ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ATTACHING SNOWPLOW Attaching Steps: 1. Slowly drive vehicle forward to engage WARNING receiver pins into headgear slots. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not 2. Move power switch to center or "OFF" stand between vehicle and blade or directly position.
  • Page 27 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 4. Push and hold power switch and attach/detach 5. Hold down lock lever and move hitch pin operation switch RIGHT to rotate headgear up handle forward to fully engage hitch pins in until hitch pins are aligned with the hitch pin receivers.
  • Page 28 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE POWER PLOW™, SPEEDWING™, and Straight Blades Headgear Hitch Pin Holes Blade Hitch Pin Receiver Actual configuration varies by model. Receiver Headgear Pins Slots Stand Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 29 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE HDV™ Blade Blade in compact (vee) position. Hitch Pin Holes Hitch Pin Receiver Blade Headgear Receiver Slots Pins Headgear Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...

  • Page 30: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW POWER GRIP™ STRAIGHT BLADE & Power Indicator FLOAT Light Light (red) (green) SPEEDWING™ 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 31 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 32 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) also operate the SECURITY GUARD system (if (Angle...

  • Page 33: Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE & SPEEDWING™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) Light (red) 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.
  • Page 34 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Optional Control Features The control ships from the factory with the smooth To limit the amount of electrical energy required stop feature enabled and the one‑touch FLOAT from the vehicle, all control functions, except feature disabled. To change these default settings, LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after see "Smooth Stop"...
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the top of the RAISE, LOWER, FLOAT, Angle RAISE 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 36 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 (Angle to angle the blade left. position toward any of the four digits on the Left) face of the control body will also operate the Move the control lever straight to the right...

  • Page 37: Power Plow & Hdv Controls

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW POWER GRIP™ POWER PLOW™ & FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) Light (red) HDV™ HAND-HELD CONTROL WARNING 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 38 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 39 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BUCKET BLADE™/Compact Blade Positions Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, press the L button to move the blade to the angle (Angle left position. HDV™ blade: The left wing Left) retracts while the right wing extends. With wings in a straight line, press the R button to move the blade to the angle (Angle...
  • Page 40 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 41: Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW POWER PLOW™ & HDV™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) Light (red) JOYSTICK CONTROL WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the 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 42 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Optional Control Features The control ships from the factory with the smooth To limit the amount of electrical energy required stop feature enabled and the one‑touch FLOAT from the vehicle, all control functions, except feature disabled. To change these default settings, LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after see "Smooth Stop"...
  • Page 43 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 44 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BUCKET BLADE™/Compact Blade Positions Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, move the Moving the control lever from the center control lever straight to the left to move position toward the words "BUCKET BLADE" or (Angle the blade to the angle left position.
  • Page 45 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 words "WING IN/OUT", on either the left wing.

  • Page 46: 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 Automatixx system snowplow comes ® information about both features, as well as standard with user‑controlled programmable instructions on how to enable or disable them.

  • Page 47: Security Guard™ System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or "ACCESSORY" position. The control backlight will illuminate. (It is not necessary to start the Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit vehicle.) Security Code 2. Verify that the control power indicator is OFF. NOTE: The snowplow must be attached to the If the power indicator light is red, the control is vehicle and all the electrical connections must...
  • Page 48 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 49 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After the correct security code has been 3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" entered, the power indicator light will change position or push the ON/OFF button to switch from rapid flashing to steady ON, indicating the control OFF.
  • Page 50 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 Slow Flash No communication...

  • Page 51: 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. (It is not necessary the blade to coast to a stop when the button/lever to start the vehicle.) is released.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Speedwing Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SPEEDWING™ BLADE POSITIONS Windrow Blade The SPEEDWING 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 54 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Option through the holes in the back of the blade assembly, as shown. The wings may be pinned in position to operate as 3. Secure the pin with a 1/8" (3 mm) hairpin a straight blade, using the hardware provided: cotter.

  • Page 55: Power Plow Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW POWER PLOW™ BLADE POSITIONS BUCKET BLADE™ (Scoop) Position The POWER PLOW snowplow can be used in four Extend both wings out and away from the vehicle basic plowing positions. to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff.
  • Page 56 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Windrow Blade WIDE PASS™ Blade One wing moved OUT to extended position and Move both wings moved OUT to extended position the other wing moved OUT to scoop position for to create an extra‑wide straight blade for clearing cleaning up windrows.

  • Page 57: Hdv Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HDV™ 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 compact (vee) positions. The BUCKET BLADE™...
  • Page 58 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Angled Blade Compact (Vee) Blade Move one wing OUT and the other wing IN to form Move both wings IN toward the vehicle for initial an angled blade in either direction for general break‑through plowing and plowing paths or plowing and widening.
  • Page 59 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BUCKET BLADE™ (Scoop) Position Dogleg Blade Extend both wings out and away from the vehicle Move one wing to straight blade position and the to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff. other OUT to scoop blade position for clean‑up of windrows.

  • 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: Hydraulic System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT Hydraulic Fluid WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions, see is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not "Annual Fluid Change" under "Hydraulic System" stand between vehicle and blade or directly in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 62 4. Stand 8 feet (2.4 m) clear of the blade when speed. Turn the quill OUT (counterclockwise) checking drop speed adjustment. to increase drop speed. 5. Replace the hydraulic unit cover. POWER PLOW™, SPEEDWING™, and Straight Blades HDV™ Blades Quill Quill Lit.

  • Page 63: Transporting Snowplow

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

  • Page 64: Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: AND ICE • Drive defensively. WARNING • Do not drink, then drive or plow snow. Drinking then driving or plowing is very • Plow or drive only when you have good dangerous.

  • Page 65: 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 66: General Instructions

    Deep Snow 3. Do not exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) when 1. For SPEEDWING™ and straight blades, shear plowing snow. off top layers by plowing with the blade raised 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) for the initial pass.

  • Page 67: Clearing Driveways

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Driveways 3. 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 6"...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Detaching Snowplow From Vehicle And Storage

    1. From inside the vehicle, lower snowplow WARNING onto ground with the blade straight (POWER PLOW, SPEEDWING, or straight Inspect snowplow components and blades) or in compact (vee) position (HDV fasteners for wear or damage whenever blades). Turn plow control in vehicle OFF.
  • Page 70 LEFT in end of slot to fully disengage hitch pins from to rotate headgear down until stand contacts receivers. ground (POWER PLOW™, SPEEDWING™, or straight blade snowplow) or headgear contacts T‑frame (HDV™ snowplow) and hydraulic unit turns OFF.
  • Page 71 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE POWER PLOW™, SPEEDWING™, and Straight Blades Headgear Hitch Pin Holes Blade Hitch Pin Receiver Actual configuration varies by model. Receiver Headgear Pins Slots Stand Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 72 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE HDV™ Blade Blade in compact (vee) position. Hitch Pin Holes Hitch Pin Receiver Blade Headgear Receiver Slots Pins Headgear Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...
  • Page 73 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE STORAGE CAUTION On 2-plug electrical systems, plug covers Your snowplow is designed to be moved into a shall be used whenever snowplow is storage location using your vehicle and snowplow disconnected. Vehicle battery cable is 12V attaching system.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE VIDEOS • Clean and tighten all electrical connections and coat with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion. Video demonstrations of several snowplow maintenance tasks, including "Preseason Plow • Check hydraulic system for leaks and cracked Maintenance" and "Annual Fluid Change," are or damaged hoses.

  • Page 75: Postseason Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE POSTSEASON MAINTENANCE • Check headlamps, auxiliary lights, heater, and windshield wipers for proper operation. NOTE: Coat all electrical connections with • Inspect and test your battery. Recharge or dielectric grease. replace as necessary. • Clean and paint blade and attachments as •...

  • Page 76: Maintenance And Adjustment

    Hinge" later in this section. Your SnowEx snowplow is designed for rugged, ® • SPEEDWING™ Wing Cutting Edges: To dependable service. However, like the vehicle equalize wear, follow the procedures described on which it is mounted, it needs regular care and in the following "Cutting Edge Wear and...

  • Page 77: Greasing Hdv™ Pivot Pin Hinge

    MAINTENANCE GREASING HDV™ PIVOT PIN HINGE • Trip Spring Adjustment (Straight Blade, SPEEDWING™, and POWER PLOW™ snowplows): To adjust trip spring tension, Using a rubber-tipped seal-off coupler, apply a adjust the eyebolts located at the top of the good quality multipurpose grease at the five blade.

  • Page 78: 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 22 ft‑lb or 30 N·m with rubber gasket, once correct visual aim is a. Remove ice or mud from under fenders. achieved.
  • 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: Hydraulic System

    3. Slowly remove the fill plug to check or add fluid. fluid. Some fluids are not compatible and may cause performance problems and SPEEDWING™, POWER PLOW™, and product damage. Straight Blades: Fluid level should be 2" to 3" (5 to 8 cm) below the top of the fill pipe.

  • Page 81: Annual Fluid Change

    2. Lower the blade to the ground. For or directly in front of the blade. If the SPEEDWING™ blades, move the blade to the blade hits or drops on you, you could be scoop position so both wings are forward. For seriously injured.
  • Page 82 5. Completely drain the reservoir and replace the drain plug/cap. 8. Add fluid to fill the reservoir to the proper level as specified in Step 6. Replace the fill plug. 6. Fill the reservoir with SnowEx RAPID ® ACTION hydraulic fluid rated to –40°F (–40°C),...

  • Page 83: Hose Or Fitting Replacement

    1" (2.5 cm) pin. wings. 5. To remove a hose, loosen and unscrew the SPEEDWING™ Blades: Move the blade to hose flare nut from the fitting. scoop position so both wings are forward. 6. To remove a fitting, loosen the jam nut and HDV™...

  • Page 84: Installing Hydraulic Fittings And Hoses

    MAINTENANCE Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses 5. Using two wrenches, hold the fitting body in position and tighten the jam nut until the washer again contacts the port face, then NOTE: Overtorquing JIC hose fitting ends will tighten an additional 1/8–1/4 turn to lock the result in a fractured fitting.

  • Page 85: Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT SNOWPLOW VEHICLE BATTERY BEST PRACTICES The vehicle electrical system contains several automotive‑style fuses. The snowplow park/turn • Keep all battery connections tight and clean. and control power is covered by fuses in the Poor connections cause higher power under‑hood snowplow wiring.

  • Page 86: Vehicle

    If the powder-coat finish is nicked or scratched, repair the blade surface with SnowEx gray paint ® Avoid operating the snowplow without the vehicle in aerosol or quart cans from your SnowEx outlet. engine running. Clean and repaint parts as necessary. VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARTS/TOOLS...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance section of this manual and repair. cannot resolve issues with the operation of your SnowEx snowplow, contact one of our authorized ® TrynEx International does not recommend repairs outlets for repair information or visit us online at by other than our factory‑trained outlets.

  • Page 88: Snowplow Specifications & Accessories

    7'6" 7600RD 8000RD 7'6" 7600HD 8000HD 744.5 8'6" 8600HD 761.5 9000HD 779.5 8'6" 8600SW SPEEDWING™ 889.5 8'–10' 8100PP POWER PLOW™ 8'6"–11' 8611PP POWER PLOW 1034 8'6" 86 HDV™ 9'6" 96 HDV 1028 Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05 May 15, 2022...

  • Page 89: Snowplows & Accessories

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES HDV™ POWER PLOW™ POWER PLOW™ Snowplow SPEEDWING™ RDV™ V-Plow 8100 8611 8' (2.44 m) retracted; 8'6" (2.59 m) 10' (3.05 m) expanded 103" (2.62 m) scoop; 8'6" (2.59 m) retracted; Blade Widths 7'6" (2.29 m) width;...
  • Page 90 SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES 6800LT & 7600RD & Snowplow 7200LT 8000RD 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) Blade Widths 7'6" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) 8' (2.44 m) 8'6" (2.59 m) Accessories 3/8" Steel 5/16" Steel Cutting Edges 1/4" Steel 3/8"...

  • Page 91: Pump Motor Specifications

    SNOWPLOW SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES HYDRAULIC UNITS: PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS SPEEDWING™ BLADE HDV™ LT Blades RD Blades POWER PLOW™ & HD Blades Hydraulic Unit Reservoir 2‑1/2 qt (2.37 L) 1‑3/4 qt (1.66 L) Hydraulic System Total 4‑1/2 qt (4.26 L) 2‑3/8 to 2‑3/4 qt (2.25 L to 2.6 L) Pump Motor 12V DC with ±...
  • Page 92 The following are registered ( ) or unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: ® Automatixx , BUCKET BLADE™, HDV™, POWER GRIP™, POWER PLOW™, SECURITY GUARD™, SnowEx , SPEEDWING™, ® ® STORM SEEKER™, WIDE PASS™.

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