Summary of Contents for SNOW WOLF QuattroPlow QP-114
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Operation & Maintenance Manual QuattroPlow ™ QP Models 6,000 - 10,000 lb. QPXT Models 10,000 - 15,000 lb. QPHD 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. 05/2020...
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MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY Two-Year Limited Warranty SNOWWOLF International, hereinafter referred to as SNOWWOLF, warrants new SNOWWOLF SNOW PLOWS at the time of delivery to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship when properly set up and operated in accordance with the recommendations set forth by SNOWWOLF.
Introduction Owner Information Serial Number Location Please record attachment information in the space Thank you for your decision to purchase a provided for future reference. SnowWolf QuattroPlow. To ensure maximum performance of your equipment, it is mandatory Model Number: that you thoroughly study the Operator’s Manual follow recommendations.
Safety Safety Information Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator Safety Alert Symbol This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies important safety messages AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH equipment and in the owner’s manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the Operators must receive instructions before possibility of personal injury and carefully operating the machine.
Safety Importance of Safety • DO NOT modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and / or safety and could affect the life Operating Safety of the equipment. • Read and follow instructions in this manual and •...
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Safety Importance of Safety Cont’d Hydraulic Safety • Always disconnect hydraulic connections Fire Prevention Safety between the machine and the QuattroPlow before performing maintenance • All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant QuattroPlow. mixtures are flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto •...
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Operation General Information Pre-Operation Inspection Before operating the QuattroPlow 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. 1.
Operation Attachment Inspection Monthly Inspection Daily Inspection • Inspect the QuattroPlow for cracks, bends, or NOTE: Inspect the attachment by performing a excessive wear. walk around daily before and after use. Use the following inspection checklist • Check wear shoes (if equipped) for wear. as a guideline.
Operation Attachment Installation Place all controls in neutral, engage the park brake, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Leave the operator’s position. Connecting Attachment To The Machine See the machine’s Operator’s Manual for detailed information on operating the loader. Entering The Operator’s Position CRUSH HAZARD •...
Operation Connecting Attachment To The Hydraulic Couplers Machine (Cont’d) • Thoroughly clean the quick couplers before making connections. Dirt can AVOID INJURY OR DEATH quickly damage the hydraulic system. Always shut off the machine’s engine and apply the parking brake before exiting the machine.
Operation Hydraulic Couplers (Cont’d) Figure 1 It is the operator’s responsibility to know which machine control operates each function of the attachment prior to operating the attachment in the work area. Engage the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s Operation Manual for correct procedure).
Operation Operating The NOTE: The machine speed is determined by the depth and density of the material Attachment being moved. NOTE: On extremely uneven ground, raise the Operation boom arms slightly, lower QuattroPlow to the ground using the tilt cylinders, then put the boom arms in the float position (if machine is equipped) to follow the contours of the ground.
Operation Attachment Removal NOTE: Put the QuattroPlow on planks or AVOID BURNS blocks before removing it from the machine to prevent it from settling or Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick sinking in soft / wet ground. couplers can get hot during operation. Be careful when connecting and disconnecting Park the machine and attachment on a flat level hydraulic hoses.
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Maintenance Safety • Disconnect the battery (both terminals) before welding on any part of the machine. Failure to do so may cause damage to electrical components. • When working around batteries, remember that all of the exposed metal parts are “live”. Never lay a metal object across the terminals AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH because a spark, short circuit, explosion or...
General Maintenance 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. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Before operating or servicing system: Read and understand the machine’s owners manual.
QuattroPlow Lubrication Figure 1 Maintenance AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always turn off and lockout power before servicing the attachment. Apply 3-4 pumps of grease to the QP wing hinge AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH zerk (Item 1) [Figure 1] both sides every 40 Always disconnect hydraulic connections hours of operation.
Cutting Edge Replacement 8. Repeat procedure for the cutting edge (Item 3) [Figure 3]. NOTE: Replace or flip the bolt-on cutting edge 9. Properly dispose of the old cutting edge’s and when it wears within 1/2” - 3/4” of the install the new cutting edge’s by reversing the bolt head securing it to the trip-edge.
Wear Shoe Adjustment / Figure 5 Replacement (if equipped) Place blocks under the QuattroPlow (both sides) to hold the wear shoe off the ground. Remove the retaining pin, spacers and remove the wear shoe. Install or remove spacers for desired blade clearance when installing wear shoe.
Wing Cutting Edge Upgrade Kit Figure 8 Installation AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Securely block up the attachment before working underneath. Figure 7 Install the cutting edge (Item 4) onto the wing (Item 6) [Figure 8]. Secure the cutting edge to the wing with three washers (Item 7) and three nuts (Item 8).
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Replace main cutting edge / Cutting edge worn or damaged. wing cutting edges. QuattroPlow leaving snow Adjust machines lift and tilt Blade tilted too high. behind. controls. Raise or lower wear shoes as Wear shoes out of adjustment. needed.
Storage And Return To Service Storage Return to Service After the seasons use or when the QuattroPlow After the QuattroPlow has been in storage, it is will not be in use for a period of time, perform the necessary to follow a list of items to return the following steps.
Parts Side Wing (QP Models) QuattroPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Parts ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION P38221 RUBBER-LOK TRIM 1/4” P40012 NUT, LOCK, 5/8-11, ZINC, GR C P50001 BLADE MARKER GUIDE SET P60024 NUT, LOCK, 1-8, ZINC, GR C P60052 CUTTING EDGE, URETHANE, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT P60057 PIN, WING CYLINDER D HANDLE (HITCH PIN), W/QUICK CLIP P20041 PIVOT BOLT, HEX, 1”- 8 x 7.5”...
Parts Side Wing (QPXT Models) QuattroPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Parts ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION P38221 RUBBER-LOK TRIM 1/4” P50001 BLADE MARKER GUIDE SET P60024 NUT, LOCK, 1-8, ZINC, GR C P60052 CUTTING EDGE, URETHANE, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT P60057 PIN, WING CYLINDER D HANDLE (HITCH PIN), W/QUICK CLIP P20041 PIVOT BOLT, HEX, 1”- 8 x 7.5”...
Parts Models QPHD146, QPHD170 Parts 12 13 1.10 QuattroPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Parts QPHD-146 QPHD-170 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 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 P80081 WELDMENT, SPRING BAR, HD P40006 PIN, UPPER PIVOT/TRIP EDGE 1-3/16”...
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Parts Models QPHD146, QPHD170 (Cont’d) Parts (Cont’d) 12 13 1.10 QuattroPlow Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Parts QPHD-146 QPHD-170 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION P80087 A-FRAME, HD P60090 NUT, HEX, NYLOCK, 5/16”-18 P80003 PIN, LOWER PIVOT, 1.75” x 8.5” P60159 HOSE CLAMP P60160 PLATE, HOSE CLAMP P80017 BOLT, 5/8-11 x 2”, PLAIN FINISH, GR 8 P60009 NUT, HEX, 5/8-11, ZINC For items above 23: See “Options (QPHD Models)”...
Parts Flex Frame NOTE: The Flex Fame is standard on QPXT models and optional on QP models. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION P20042 INSERT RUBBER, FOR T-FRAME, (8.00” LONG) P40012 NUT, LOCK 5/8-11, ZINC, GRADE C P50027 FLEX FRAME, A-FRAME WELDMENT, BLACK P50028 FLEX FRAME MOUNT PLATE P50029...
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Specifications Torque Specifications Standard Hardware And Lock Nuts BOLT SAE GRADE 5 SAE GRADE 8 LOCK NUTS TYPE Nominal Plated or Plated W / Plated or Plated W / Plated or Plated W / Size Unplated ZnCr Unplated ZnCr Unplated ZnCr W / Grade W / Grade...
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