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Operation & Maintenance Manual
XT Models 15,000 - 30,000 lb.
HD Models 30,000 - 40,000 lb.
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Apex Series
Plow & Pusher
8-2024
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- Page 1 Operation & Maintenance Manual Apex Series XT Models 15,000 - 30,000 lb. Plow & Pusher HD Models 30,000 - 40,000 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.
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Page 2: Manufacturer's Warranty
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Introduction
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 Apex Series instructions. attachment when requesting service information Make sure that all personnel have read this or when ordering parts. -
Page 6: Attachment Identification
Introduction Attachment Identification MOUNTING FRAME LEFT WING CUTTING EDGE BLADE CUTTING EDGE RIGHT WING CUTTING EDGE TRIP SPRING MOUNTING TRIP FRAME SPRING Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 7: Safety
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. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 8: Importance Of Safety
• Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if • The Apex Series attachment is intended for damaged. use in snow removal. Use of this equipment in any other manner is considered to be contrary •... - Page 9 If transporting the attachment on a truck or skin and cause serious injury or death. trailer, make sure it is properly secured to the Immediate medical attention is required. transport vehicle. Wear goggles. Use cardboard to check for leaks. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 11: Operation
Make sure hoses are routed and secured to avoid pinch points or strain during movement of the machine/attachment. 8. Check cutting blade for wear or damage. 9. Check hydraulic lines, connections and fittings for hydraulic oil leaks. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 12: Attachment Inspection
Inspect the pins • Stop the engine and remove the key. and mount (on the attachment) for wear or SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL damage. Repair or replace damaged parts if FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. necessary. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 13: Attachment Installation
Slowly raise and tilt the machine’s mounting plate back until the Apex attachment is slightly off the Park the machine / attachment on a flat level ground and attachment mounting frame fully surface. contacts the front of the machine’s mounting plate. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 14: Hydraulic Couplers
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). Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 15: Checking Apex Attachment Operation
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH • Never start the machine from outside the cab. • Never operate the machine if any safety device is damaged, disconnected or missing. • Never exit the machine with the engine running. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 16: Operating The Attachment
NOTE: Always be sure the frame of your Apex attachment is level (parallel) with the ground when plowing, ensure proper cutting edge wear. NOTE: The machine speed is determined by the depth and density of the material being moved. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 17: Attachment Removal
“Hydraulic Couplers” on page 12.) Drive the machine slowly backward, away from Disengage the attachment locking levers / the attachment. wedges. (See the machine’s Operator’s Manual for machine specific procedure.) Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 18 Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 19: Maintenance
Make sure the machine’s wheels are blocked. • Never work under the machine or attachment unless the machine or equipment is blocked or supported securely. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 20: General Maintenance
NOTE: Repair or replace any damaged parts. NOTE: After initial use, or repair/replacement of damaged parts, it is important to check the repaired or replaced parts for proper bolt torque, operation and leaks. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 21: Apex Attachment Maintenance
Apply 1-2 pumps of grease to the cylinder pivots (Item 1) [Figure 3] both sides every 40 hours of operation. Apply 3-4 pumps of grease to pivot points (Item 2) [Figure 3] on both sides every 40 hours of operation. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 22: Cutting Edge Replacement
6. Disconnect hydraulic connections between the attachment and the machine. NOTE: The cutting edge and hardware quantity will vary depending upon the Apex attachment model. Figure 4 Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 23: Side Wing Cutting Edge Replacement
Remove the nuts and bolts (Item 1), raise the hold down strip (2) up and remove the side wing cutting edge (Item 3) [Figure 5]. Install new cutting edge, hold down strip, nuts and bolts. Tighten hardware. Repeat procedures on the opposite side. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Lubricate and free wing hinge Wing hinge pin seized. Apex Plow wing will not move pin. or moves slow. Faulty wing cylinder. Replace wing cylinder. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 25: Maintenance
Place the Apex attachment in a dry protected shelter. NOTE: Replace or repair any damaged parts. 1. Eureka Chemical Company owns FLUID FILM. SnowWolf is not affiliated with Eureka Chemical Company or FLUID FILM. Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 26 Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 27: Specifications
10 ga. 8 ga. 8 ga. 8 ga. 8 ga. Trip Springs Vertical Ribs Moldboard Radius 17.4” 26.3” 26.3” 26.3” 26.3” Full Down Pressure Universal Skid Steer Compatible Wing Thickness 5/16” 3/8” 3/8” 3/8” 3/8” Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 28: Apex Series Plow
Specifications Apex Series Plow Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 29: Specifications
Crossover Relief Wing Thickness 5/16” 3/8” 3/8” 3/8” 3/8” Wing Hinge Pin 1.5” 1.5” 1.5” 1.5” 1.5” Wing Cylinder 6 x 1.5” 7.5 x 1.5” 7.5 x 1.5” 7.5 x 1.5” 7.5 x 1.5” Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 30: 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) Apex Series Operation and Maintenance Manual... - Page 32 15100 Business Parkway, Rosemount, MN 55068 1-800-905-2265 snowwolfplows.com © 2024 SnowWolf...
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