Summary of Contents for METAL PLESS PLOWMAXX PLLT 04.527-8.5
- Page 1 PLOWMAXX Owner’s Manual MADE IN CANADA © All rights reserved 2021 The width of the blade does not determine the real dimension of the product. Pictures shown might have some options.
- Page 2 READING THIS MANUAL IS MANDATORY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO DIFFERENT LAWS IN SOME PROVINCES, STATES OR COUNTRIES. THE USER MUST KNOW LAWS AND RULES GOVERNING TRANSPORTATION USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT ON PUBLIC ROADS. OWNERSHIP OF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT CREATE SKILLS, OR ABILITIES TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. TECHNICAL SHEET ............. 1 1.1 DESCRIPTION . -
Page 4: Technical Sheet
1. TECHNICAL SHEET 1.1 DESCRIPTION Snow plow with hydraulic wings and angle. The PlowMaxx can be installed on a skid steer, backhoe or wheel loader. STANDARD LIVE EDGE Available in STD, HD or LE ALSO AVAILABLE BLADE POSITIONS This system requires 1 set of oil outlets. Not included: - hydraulic hoses from the blade to the vehicle. -
Page 5: Optional Edges
1.2 OPTIONAL EDGES STD - Standard Standard trip edge allows cutting edge to trip back. LE - Floating cutting LIVE EDGE A floating soft drive steel trip edge with carbide inserts for longer wear life, that contours the unevenness of the ground for a cleaner result. HD - Soft drive trip edge Unique soft drive trip edge design allows the individual sections to trip backwards without the blade being lifted upwards, greatly reducing the impact. -
Page 6: Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION The user must take note of the following information that may change the nature of the agreement between the manufacturer and the owner of the equipment. 2.1 NO MODIFICATION In no event shall this equipment be changed without the agreement of the manufacturer. -
Page 7: Warranty Policy
3. WARRANTY POLICY on new METAL PLESS equipment. METAL PLESS offers a warranty on all new equipment for a period of 1 year after date of retail purchase. AN APPROVAL FROM METAL PLESS IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY REPAIRS OR WARRANTY CLAIMS. -
Page 8: Usage Of The Equipment & Components
4. USAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT & COMPONENTS PRESCRIBED USE (S) This equipment must be connected to a motorized vehicle and used for outdoor snow removal and to accomplish the following operations: a) Push snow forward. b) Backdrag snow. c) Windrow snow left or right. * Always wear a seat belt when operating a motor vehicle. -
Page 9: Equipment Identification
5. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION Find the identification of the equipment, behind the central part at the top left corner. (Fig. 1) A permanent label shown in indicates the model number and the serial number. PLBH1036 AGH1036 - 16LE - 2102 - 1234 Width of # Production LIVE EDGE,... -
Page 10: Initial Assembly
6. INITIAL ASSEMBLY Upon initial receipt of the equipment, some assembly may be required, check the following: 6.1 HYDRAULIC HOSES The equipment may require additional hydraulic hoses from the vehicle to the snow plow. It is the responsibility of the user to supply these. Hydraulic hoses must be routed and positioned in a way that they do not bind with mobile parts of the equip- ment. -
Page 11: Hydraulic Components
It is not recommended to adjust these without prior approval from Metal Pless. If adjustment is necessary, note that both ports of the relief valve must be adjusted simultaneously for proper pressure relief of oil flow in either direction. - Page 12 MaxxPro as well as a few PlowMaxx models. To know the type of valve that is installed on your Metal Pless equipment, simply locate the labels on the hydraulic hases near the valve on the center of the plow that indicate the pressure and hydraulic flow li mit.
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Page 13: Safety
7. SAFETY (See point 7.3) 7.1 UNDERSTANDING SAFETY DISPLAYS AND INSTRUCTIONS All users should consider safety displays in order to understand the risks associated with equipment operations and functions such as: a) A dangerous situation that could result in injury to the user. b) A dangerous situation that can cause damage to the equipment. - Page 14 WARNING SNOW EJECTS AT GREAT SPEED AND DISTANCES, AND CAN CREATE HARMFUL IMPACTS. DURING OPERATION, THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNBALANCED AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. The user should consider that the use of this equipment reduces its overall vision and that the operator must therefore be vigilant.
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Page 15: Safety Display (Stickers)
Aucun Aucun Laminage: Laminage: 20 Aug 20 PHIE ÉLITE INC. mario.cardinal@serigraphie-elite.com Téléc.: 819 478-5095 Soumission #: MC-160263 Impression: Rouge PMS 186C, Noir Impression: Rouge PMS 186C, Noir Bleed: Découpe: Coins: Bleed: R. 1/4" Endos pré-coupé: Découpe: Coins: R. 1/4" Endos pré-coupé: ey Quirion Métal Pless inc. -
Page 16: Functions And Operations
8. FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS 8.1 LEVELLING THE PLOW In order to operate the equipment properly and also in order to avoid premature wear of this equipment, it is imperative that the plow is level and square to the (Fig. 3) ground during operations. -
Page 17: Hydraulic Wings
: Hydraulic wings may come in contact with the tires of the vehicle it is attached to. The operator must exercise caution and adjust the position of the wings to prevent them from coming in contact with the tires. Metal Pless shall not be liable for any damages caused to tires. -
Page 18: Coil Springs & Leaf Springs
8.3 COIL SPRINGS & LEAF SPRINGS (Fig. 5) Leaf springs and/or coil springs are installed on each side wing of this equipment, as shown below. Such leaf springs and/or coil springs allow limited movement of the abrasion shoe while maintaining down pressure onto the ground. Said springs are bolted and use pre-perforated holes. -
Page 19: Visual Markers
8.4 VISUAL MARKERS A visual marker is installed on each wing. (Fig.6) The marker allows the operator of the vehicle to establish a visual cue in width, height and space before the passage. The markers serve ONLY as a guide and should in no way be taken to the exact value of its position. -
Page 20: Cutting Edges (Replacement)
8.7 CUTTING EDGES (REPLACEMENT) On HD models, it will be necessary to replace the abrasion shoes on the wings at the (Fig.8) same time as the replacement of the main cutting edges of the blade. On live edge models, it is common to replace only the abrasion shoes multiple times prior to requiring the replacement of the live edge sections on the main blade. -
Page 21: Hydraulic Cylinders
8.8 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS The wings of the snow plow are operated by hydraulic cylinders. Said cylinders are equipped with a cross-over relief valve pre-set at the factory. If maintenance is required, do not over set the cross over relief valves. Relief valves that are over set will cause damage to the cylinders and will not be covered under warranty. -
Page 22: Maintenance
9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 PRIOR NOTICE Unless otherwise stated, all maintenance requires that the equipment be placed on the ground. The use of safety stands are mandatory when servicing the equipment. RESPECT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND ALWAYS USE APPROVED TOOLS. WARNING NEVER STAND OR STAND BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE GROUND IF THIS EQUIPMENT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED WITH THE SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR THIS TASK. -
Page 23: Lubrification Points
9.5 LUBRIFICATION POINTS Periodic greasing All cylinder hinges All cylinder hinges PLOWMAXX... - Page 24 WARNING WARNING: METAL PLESS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OCCURRED BY THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. metalpless.com P: 819 362.2221 1 866.362.1688 F: 819 362.6974 info@metalpless.com Follow us! 1683, boulevard des Sucreries Plessisville, Québec (CANADA), G6L 1W4...
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