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Operating Procedures
ATTACHING THE PLOW
Attachment prongs on the truck should be mount-
ed such that the bottom edge of the prongs mea-
sure about 10 inches above the ground. Prong
receivers on the plow frame should remain par-
allel to the ground and at the correct height by
fully retracting the lift cylinder with the upper lift
links and bracing the frame with the stop plate
before removing the plow from the truck (see
"Removing the Plow"). Ideally, the prongs on
the truck should lift the plow frame slightly when
driving into the plow for attachment.
Powdered graphite applied on the prongs will
help the plow slide on and off more easily.
Check that prongs are in line with the receivers
before slowly driving into the plow. Set the park-
ing brake in the truck to prevent it from creeping
back out from the receivers.
Remove the tab lock pin from the parking stand
index plate to raise the stand to its highest posi-
tion. Reinstall the pin in the plate for transport.
Pull the latch handle into the clevis on the lift
frame to force the sliders through the notches
in the prongs and receivers. Check that both
sliders are fully engaged. Pin the handle in the
clevis with its klik pin. Failure to pin the handle
in place may allow the plow to fall off the truck.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
DWG. NO. 7196
Handle Pinned With Plow On Truck
Plug in the two electrical connectors between
the plow and the truck after latching the plow.
The alignment tab on the 16 pin plug will mate
with the slot on the mating receptacle to ensure
proper connection.
Alignment Tab and Slot
Check that the plow headlamps and turn signals
are operational, and headlamps are aimed cor-
rectly. Test the lift and angling cylinders in a safe
area before using the plow.
To make alignment of the plow easier in the fu-
ture, mark a point on the back of the LH head-
lamp, a point on the hood near the front of the
truck and a point on the windshield that are in
line when you are seated behind the steering
wheel. Line up these three points when driving
into the plow.
DWG. NO. 6721A
DWG. NO. 6697
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