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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
STRAIGHT BLADE, 29VHD & "R" SERIES
AND UTV SNOW PLOWS
ProControl, ProControl II, and
ProControl 2 Plus
®,
®
®
Sno-Way
Down Pressure
and EIS
are registered trademarks of Sno-Way International, Inc.
™
™
™
™
™
™
™
™
ProControl
, MegaBlade
, V-Wing
, E-Z Switch
, Revolution
, MaxAdjust
, SpeedLock
, and QuickJack
are trademarks of Sno-Way International, Inc.
®
©2021 Sno-Way
International
97101917D

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  • Page 1 STRAIGHT BLADE, 29VHD & "R" SERIES AND UTV SNOW PLOWS ProControl, ProControl II, and ProControl 2 Plus ®, ® ® Sno-Way Down Pressure and EIS are registered trademarks of Sno-Way International, Inc. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ProControl...
  • Page 2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES ................. 4 Troubleshooting - Straight and R Series Plows ..........4 Troubleshooting - 29VHD Plows ..............11 Troubleshooting - UTV Plows ................15 Troubleshooting - ProControl ................19 Troubleshooting - ProControl II ............... 20 Troubleshooting - ProControl 2 Plus............... 21...

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting Quick Reference

    INTRODUCTION This manual was written for troubleshooting a new Troubleshooting Quick Reference Sno-Way® plow. Refer to the Table of Contents for listings of specific models covered. 1. Before continuing through guide check connections We require that you read and understand the contents of...
  • Page 4 The unit, or any part of it should not be begins. New decals can be obtained from Sno-Way or altered without prior written approval of the manufacturer. your local dealer.

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting Guide

    Replace receiver. Blade will not lift Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic (motor runs) fluid. Improper main system Using a 3000 psi gauge plumbed into the gauge port (GP), run plow over pressure relief valve relief.
  • Page 6 If stuck and cant be freed up replace valve. Blade lifts slowly Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic fluid. Breather cap plugged Remove and replace breather cap.
  • Page 7 It is recommended that you take the plow to your local Sno-Way dealer to determine if the adjustment is set to the proper pressure setting. To adjust remove the top cap of the down pressure relief valve.
  • Page 8 (F) valve to stay open. Blade will not angle Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic (motor runs) fluid. Low or no current Check wiring harness to make sure the connection had not been severed. If...
  • Page 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Straight and "R" Series Snow Plows PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit angles very Crossover relief valve All other problems should be addressed before moving to the cross over slowly pressure setting too low relief valve. If the cross over relief valve is not set properly you will also (continuation) notice the plow not holding angle when plowing.
  • Page 10 Test the control receiver to see if there is a ground signal sent to the wing position coil (J or K) without retract coils (J or K) without activation. This can be done using a Sno-Way activation control test box (99101028). If you do not have a test box remove the two wires off of the (J or K) coils and check to see if the white (J) or green with the white trace (K) wire has a ground signal coming from it.
  • Page 11 Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic not move fluid. Pickup tube not Fluid level is low fill with Sno-Way hydraulic fluid up to fill line on reservoir. submerged in hydraulic fluid Wing relief valve pressure The wing will not hold pressure when plowing.
  • Page 12 Replace receiver. Blade will not lift Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic (motor Runs) fluid. Improper main system Using a 3000 psi gauge plumbed into the gauge port (GP), run plow over pressure relief valve relief.
  • Page 13 If stuck and cant be freed up replace valve. Blade lifts slowly Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic fluid. Breather cap plugged Remove and replace breather cap.
  • Page 14 Test the control receiver to see if there is a ground signal sent to the lower not hold - second coil (B) without activation coil (B) without activation. This can be done using a Sno-Way control test action (99101028). If you do not have a test box remove the two wires off of the (B)
  • Page 15 Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic not move fluid. Pickup tube not Fluid level is low. Fill with Sno-Way hydraulic fluid up to fill line on reservoir. submerged in hydraulic fluid Crossover relief valve The wing will not hold pressure when plowing.
  • Page 16 Replace receiver. Blade will not lift Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic (motor Runs) fluid. Improper main system Using a 3000 psi gauge plumbed into the gauge port (GP), run plow over pressure relief valve relief.
  • Page 17 If stuck and can’t be freed up, replace valve. Blade lifts slowly Hydraulic fluid level low Fill hydraulic fluid up to the fill line on the reservoir using Sno-Way hydraulic fluid. Breather cap plugged Remove and replace breather cap.
  • Page 18 Test the control receiver to see if there is a ground signal sent to the lower not hold - second coil (B) without activation coil (B) without activation. This can be done using a Sno-Way control test action box (99101028). If you do not have a test box, remove the two wires off of...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UTV Snow Plows PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit angles very Improper oil viscosity for This will effect all functions. Replace hydraulic fluid with Sno-Way hydraulic slowly outside air temperature/ fluid. (continuation) Ice in hydraulic tank Damaged cylinder Visually inspect cylinder.
  • Page 20 LCD screen Audible Alert LCD Screen Description displays a fault Display Short Beep Recharge Battery ProControl battery failure, Replace battery. (1/4 second) No screen display ProControl battery failure, Replace battery. and back lights flashing Long Beep Battery low ProControl battery low charge controller.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProControl II Transmitter PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Light Indication Description Back light ON Transmitter is turned ON Turn transmitter ON. Back light flashing Control error Check wiring. Unplug and reconnect receiver. If still flashing, contact dealer as control may be faulty.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProControl 2 Plus Transmitter PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Light Indication Description High Beam button will Plow Receiver is an old model Make sure the receiver has harnesses leading to the plow lamps. not function plow High Beams Communication lost with plow receiver Wireless controls will try to reestablish communication.
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProControl 2 Plus Vehicle Receiver PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Light Indication Description No Light No Power Check for a blown fuse. Check the power and ground connections to the battery. RED flashing LED Plow transmitter is off and no marker, turn,...
  • Page 24 ProControl 2 Plus Plow Lamp Function with Energy Sensing System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Plow Turn light will not Vehicle Receiver doesn't have power Check the LED on the Vehicle Receiver, there should be a red or green light. If there is not a light, check for...
  • Page 25 ProControl 2 Plus Plow Lamp Function with Energy Sensing System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Plow Marker light will Vehicle Receiver doesn't have power Check the LED on the Vehicle Receiver, there should be a red or green light. If there is not a light, check for not operate.
  • Page 26 ProControl 2 Plus Plow Lamp Function with Energy Sensing System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Plow Low Beam light Vehicle Receiver doesn't have power Check the LED on the Vehicle Receiver, there should be a red or green light. If there is not a light, check for will not operate.
  • Page 27 ProControl 2 Plus Plow Lamp Function with Energy Sensing System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Plow High Beam light Vehicle Receiver doesn't have power Check the LED on the Vehicle Receiver, there should be a red or green light. If there is not a light, check for will not operate.
  • Page 28 ProControl 2 Plus Plow Lamp Function with Energy Sensing System PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Plow Turn light will not Vehicle Receiver doesn't have power Check the LED on the Vehicle Receiver, there should be a red or green light. If there is not a light, check for operate.
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