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- Page 1 Operation & Maintenance Manual AlphaPlow ™ HD Models 15,000 - 30,000 lb. REMEMBER: Register your product! No claims for warranty shall be considered unless your product registration card is completed online within 30 days of purchase. Go to: snowwolfplows.com/registration. 2023 Rev 3...
- Page 2 SNOWWOLF. SNOWWOLF'S liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods at a SNOWWOLF designated location or at an authorized dealer location, or replacing them as SNOWWOLF shall elect.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Introduction
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Page 7: Owner Information
Date of Purchase: local, state, and federal codes, regulations and / or laws. Follow all on-product labeling and Always use the serial number of the AlphaPlow instructions. when requesting service information or when Make sure that all personnel have read this ordering parts. -
Page 8: Attachment Identification
Introduction Attachment Identification A-FRAME SECTIONAL BLADES MOLDBOARD BLADE TRIP SPRINGS A-FRAME ANGLE CYLINDER TRIP SPRINGS AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 9: Safety
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Page 11: Safety Information
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The signal word IMPORTANT identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine. AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 12: Importance Of Safety
• Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if • The AlphaPlow attachment is intended for use damaged. in snow removal. Use of this equipment in any other manner is considered to be contrary to •... - Page 13 Importance of Safety Cont’d Hydraulic Safety • Always disconnect hydraulic connections Fire Prevention Safety between the machine and the AlphaPlow before performing maintenance • All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant AlphaPlow. mixtures are flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto •...
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Page 15: Operation
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Page 17: General Information
Operation General Information Pre-Operation Inspection Before operating the AlphaPlow for the first time and each time thereafter, use the following list as a guideline during equipment inspection. Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the skin and cause serious injury or death. -
Page 18: Attachment Inspection
Operation Attachment Inspection • Inspect the AlphaPlow for cracks, bends, or excessive wear. • Check wear shoes (if equipped) for wear. Daily Inspection • Check that all bolts are tight. NOTE: Inspect the attachment by performing a walk around daily before and after use. -
Page 19: Attachment Installation
Stop the engine and remove the key. Slowly raise and tilt the machine’s mounting plate • Wait for all moving parts to stop. back until the AlphaPlow is slightly off the ground SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL and attachment mounting frame fully contacts the FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. -
Page 20: Hydraulic Couplers
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NOTE: DO NOT hammer on or heat up couplers to connect or disconnect. Engage machine’s locking levers / wedges (See Doing will damage couplers the machine's Operator’s Manual for detailed resulting in leaks. information). AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 21: Checking Alphaplow Operation
Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for correct procedure). Raise the engine RPM. Check the controls of the AlphaPlow for proper operation. Exit the machine. (See “Leaving The Operator’s Position” on page 17.) Move the machine and AlphaPlow to the work area. -
Page 22: Operating The Attachment
Regulate the scraping ability of the AlphaPlow by increasing or decreasing the down pressure applied via the tilt cylinders. The angle of the AlphaPlow can be changed at any time by using the auxiliary circuit. NOTE: Always be sure the A-frame of your... -
Page 23: Attachment Removal
Park the machine and attachment on a flat level hydraulic hoses. surface. Lower the lift arms and put the AlphaPlow flat on Enter the machine. (See “Entering The Operator’s the ground. Position” on page 17.) Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. - Page 24 AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 25: Maintenance
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Page 27: Maintenance Safety
AlphaPlow. • Always disconnect hydraulic connections between the machine and the AlphaPlow before performing maintenance. • Before working or doing maintenance on this machine, shut off the engine and remove the key. Make sure the machine’s wheels are blocked. -
Page 28: General Maintenance
Safety signs and reflectors for damage. Replace any missing or damaged decals. • Cutting edge for wear or damage. • Hydraulic hoses and fittings for wear, damage or leaks. NOTE: Repair or replace any damaged parts. AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 29: Alphaplow Maintenance
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always disconnect hydraulic connections between the attachment and the machine before performing any type of maintenance to the AlphaPlow. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Securely block up the attachment before working underneath. AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 30: Cutting Edge Replacement
1. Park the machine on a level surface with the AlphaPlow properly attached. Cutting Edge Trip Spring 2. Lower the AlphaPlow approximately three to Adjustment / Replacement four inches off the ground. 3. Engage the parking brake. 4. Shut off the machine's engine, remove the... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
AlphaPlow does not rotate. Plugged or kinked hose Replace hose. Check machine hydraulic oil Hydraulic fluid low. level. Check machine hydraulic oil Hydraulic fluid low. AlphaPlow tilt/rotate functions level. inconsistent. Faulty angle cylinder. Replace cylinder. AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 32: Storage And Return To Service
Storage And Return To Service Storage Return to Service After the seasons use or when the AlphaPlow will After the AlphaPlow has been in storage, it is not be in use for a period of time, perform the necessary to follow a list of items to return the following steps. -
Page 33: Parts
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Page 36: Models Alphaplow 10.0, 12.0
PART # DESCRIPTION 10 FT 12 FT P80074 MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY 120” 10FT HD P80075 MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY 144” 12FT HD P80100 MOLDBOARD ONLY, 120” 10FT HD P80101 MOLDBOARD ONLY, 144” 12FT HD P80080 SPRING ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY, HD AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 37 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 3/8”-16 P80087 A-FRAME P60088 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8” P60084 SPRING, HOSE HOLDER P60160 PLATE, HOSE CLAMP P60159 HOSE CLAMP STANDARD BLADE P80011-A CUTTING EDGE, 10’ w/ HW P80011-B CUTTING EDGE, 12’ w/ HW AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 38: Options
P80124-A-SEC 10’ COMPLETE KIT P80124-B-SEC 12’ COMPLETE KIT P80124-A REK 10’ REPLACEMENT CARBIDE EDGES w/ HW P80124-B-REK 12’ REPLACEMENT CARBIDE EDGES w/ HW SPILL GUARD (OPTION) SEE PAGE 43 P80102-K SPILL GUARD, 10’ P80103-K SPILL GUARD, 12’ AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 39: Hydraulic Components
COUPLER,1/2” FEMALE FLAT FACE 1/2” BODY x 3/4” PORT P50010M COUPLER, 1/2” MALE FLAT FACE 1/2” BODY x 3/4” PORT P60002 MANIFOLD, W/ CROSSOVER VALVE P25063 FITTING, SWIVEL, 90DEG, #6FJIC-#6MJIC P81002 FITTING, #6MJIC-#6MJIC-#6FJIC, SWIVEL, RUN TEE P50009-B FITTING, #6MJIC-#10MORB AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 40: Hoses
DECAL, “PATENTS PENDING” BLACK DC79 DECAL, WOLFHEAD, LARGE, LEFT SIDE DC28 DECAL, SNOWWOLF, MOLDBOARD LEFT DC29 DECAL, WOLFHEAD, MOLDBOARD RIGHT DC68 DECAL, TAG US, BLACK W/YELLOW P20019 DECAL, “DANGER PINCH AREA” SWSN DECAL, SERIAL # AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 41: Activedge, Ar400, 18" Sectional Blade
NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11, ZINC P80109 BLADE, 18” P80036 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 5/8-11 x 3” P60255 RETAINING WELDMENT, 18” P80107 BUSHING, STANDOFF P80108 SPRING, RUBBER P80112-K KIT, 18” SECTION (kit includes items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 42: Activedge, Ar400, 24" Sectional Blade
NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11 P80106 BLADE, 24” P80036 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 5/8-11 x 3” P60252 RETAINING WELDMENT, 24” P80107 BUSHING, STANDOFF P80108 SPRING, RUBBER P80110-K KIT, 24” SECTION (kit includes items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 43: Activedge, Carbide, Ar400, 18" Sectional Blade
NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11 P80109-CARB BLADE, 24” P80036 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 5/8-11 x 3” P60255 RETAINING WELDMENT, 18” P80107 BUSHING, STANDOFF P80108 SPRING, FOAM P80112-CARB-K KIT, 18” SECTION (kit includes items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 44: Activedge, Carbide, Ar400, 24" Sectional Blade
NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11 P80106-CARB BLADE, 24” P80036 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 5/8-11 x 3” P60252 RETAINING WELDMENT, 24” P80107 BUSHING, STANDOFF P80108 SPRING, FOAM P80110-CARB-K KIT, 24” SECTION (kit includes items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 45: Spill Guard
WASHER, FLAT, 1/2” P60233 BOLT, 1/2” x 2”, GR8 P60232 BOLT, 1/2” x 1-1/2”, ZINC, GR8 P80102-K SPILL GUARD KIT 10 FT for AlphaPlow 146 w/ HW P80102-L SPILL GUARD, LEFT 10 FT. P80102-R SPILL GUARD, RIGHT 10 FT. P80103-K... -
Page 46: Mount, Mt100 Kit, Cat-It
BOLT, HEX, 1-1/2”-6 X 8”, GRADE 8 P80072 MOUNT PLATE, ALPHA CAT IT LEFT SIDE P80073 MOUNT PLATE, ALPHA CAT IT RIGHT SIDE P80088 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80096 WISHBONE, MOUNTING PLATE KEEPER AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 47: Mount, Mt200 Kit, Cat-Fusion
BOLT, HEX, 1-1/2”-6 X 8”, GRADE 8 P80088 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80096 WISHBONE, MOUNTING PLATE KEEPER P80094 MOUNT PLATE, CAT FUSION, LEFT HAND P80095 MOUNT PLATE, CAT FUSION, RIGHT HAND P81008 MOUNT SPACER, CAT FUSION AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 48: Mount, Mt300 Kit, Jrb-416
BOLT, HEX, 1-1/2”-6 X 12”, GRADE 8 P80088 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80090 MOUNT PLATE, JRB, RIGHT HAND P80091 MOUNT PLATE, JRB, LEFT HAND P80092 MOUNT SPACER, JRB P80096 WISHBONE, MOUNTING PLATE KEEPER AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 49: Mount, Mt400 Kit
NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80120 UPPER BRACKET CROSSMEMBER P80039 BOLT, HEX, 3/4”-10 X 2-1/2” P20028 NUT, LOCK, 3/4”-10 P80122 3-POINT HITCH, LEFT SIDE P80121 3-POINT HITCH, RIGHT SIDE P81010 MOUNT SPACER, 3-POINT AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 50: Mount, Mt500 Kit, Volvo
NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80096 WISHBONE, MOUNTING PLATE KEEPER P80098 MOUNT PLATE, VOLVO, LEFT HAND P80099 MOUNT PLATE, VOLVO, RIGHT HAND P81005 MOUNT SPACER, VOLVO P81006 BOLT, HEX, 1-1/2”-6 X 16” AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 51: Mount, Mt600 Kit, Universal Weld On
10 FT 12 FT UNIVERSAL WELD ON MOUNT (MT600 KIT) (UNPAINTED) P80048 BOLT, HEX, 1-1/2”-6 x 8” P80088 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 1-1/2”-6 P80089 WASHER, FLAT, 1-1/2” P80096 WISHBONE P81008 MOUNT SPACER P81012 MOUNT PLATE, FOR UNIVERSAL AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 52 AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 53: Specifications
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Page 55: Attachment Specifications
3/4” x 8” Top Punch High Carbon Standard Moldboard Cutting Edge (Carbide Insert Optional) 3” x 13” D/A Steel-Double Acting Cylinder Angle Rams Vertical Ribs Moldboard Radius 19” 19” Full Down Pressure Universal Skid Steer Compatible Crossover Relief Value Standard AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 56: Dimensions
Specifications Dimensions DESCRIPTION ALPHAPLOW 10 FT ALPHAPLOW 12 FT Blade Width (A) 10’ 12’ Blade Height (B) 39” 39” AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 57: Torque Specifications
708 ft / lb 773 ft / lb 1000 ft / lb 386 ft / lb 545 ft / lb (289 N•m) (373 N•m) (742 N•m) (960 N•m) (1048 N•m) (1356 N•m) (523 N•m) (739 N•m) AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 58 AlphaPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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