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August 15, 2011
Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 August 15, 2011 Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions CAUTION Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow. This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 2: Snowplow Owner Data Sheet

    SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET Register your snowplow online at www.fi sherplows.com Owner Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________ Dealer Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Dealer Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Model/Year: ___________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Model/Year: _________________________________________________________________ Snowplow Type/Size: ___________________________________________ Weight: ___________ lb/kg Ballast: No ___ Yes ___ Amount ____________lb/kg Insta-Act Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ___________________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Snowplow Owner Data Sheet .......3 HT Series Blades ........26 XtremeV Blades .........26 Preface ..............7 XLS Blades ..........26 Safety ..............8 Cab Controls ............27 Vehicle Application Information ......15 Straight Blade Controls ........28 Ballast Requirements ........16 HT Series Controls .......... 29 Getting To Know Your Snowplow ......17 XtremeV &...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fluid Level .............71 Hydraulic System ..........94 Fluid Level ............ 94 Blade Drop Speed Adjustment ......72 Annual Fluid Change ........96 Scrape Lock Adjustment ........73 Air Removal – Transporting Snowplow ........76 HT Series™/Straight Blades ....100 Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice .... 77 XtremeV Blades ........101 Plowing Snow ...........78 XLS™...

  • Page 6: Preface

    This manual has been prepared to acquaint When service is necessary, bring your snowplow you with the safety information, operation and to your local FISHER outlet. They know your maintenance of your new FISHER snowplow. snowplow best and are interested in your ®...

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous warning/caution and serial number labels on the situation, that if not avoided, could result back of the blade and the instruction label on the in death or serious personal injury.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Instruction Labels Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label XLS™ Blades Only (both sides) Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 9 SAFETY Serial Number Label ZZZZZ YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ Code Defi nition 2-Digit Year 2-Digit Month 2-Digit Day 2-Digit Location Code XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number ZZZZZ 5-Digit Blade Assembly PN Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 10 (16 km/h). Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the blade and ballast. The rating label CAUTION is found on the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost. See your FISHER outlet for application ® recommendations. Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 11 SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY FUSES The FISHER ® electrical and hydraulic systems WARNING contain several automotive blade-style fuses. If Hydraulic fl uid under pressure can cause a problem should occur and fuse replacement skin injection injury. If you are injured is necessary, the replacement fuse must be by hydraulic fl...
  • Page 12 SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY FIRE AND EXPLOSION • Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in WARNING park or in gear to prevent others from starting Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline the vehicle during installation or service. vapor is explosive. Never smoke while working on vehicle.
  • Page 13 SAFETY VENTILATION BATTERY SAFETY WARNING CAUTION Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. Batteries normally produce explosive Breathing these fumes, even in low gases, which can cause personal injury. concentrations, can cause death. Never Therefore, do not allow fl ames, sparks or operate a vehicle in an enclosed area lit tobacco to come near the battery.

  • Page 14: Vehicle Application Information

    VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION • FISHER Kit Selection Guide/eMatch is based CAUTION on available vehicle capacity for snowplow See your FISHER outlet/Web site ® equipment on a representative vehicle equipped for specifi c vehicle application with options commonly used for plowing and recommendations before installation.

  • Page 15: Ballast Requirements

    If ballast is required, it is important that it be as close to the tailgate secured properly behind the rear axle. A ballast as possible. retainer kit is available from your FISHER ® outlet (PN 62849). NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    The Handle Peculiar quickest and easiest mounting system available, Attachments the Minute Mount 2 system is twice the mount Headgear (pushplates) because it takes half the time. The Minute Mount 2 system should be installed according to the instructions supplied.

  • Page 17: Blades

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADES using less power, saving fuel and reducing wear and tear on the vehicle and snowplow. The FISHER ® difference, the integral trip-edge The base angle is designed with a unique trip design, is incorporated into all Minute Mount ®...

  • Page 18: Sd/Hd/Xblade™ Series

    SD Series XBLADE™ Series Available in 6'-9" and 7-1/2' widths, the Available in 7-1/2', 8', 8-1/2' and 9' widths, the FISHER SD series snowplows are designed XBLADE series snowplow is the choice of ® for compact and light 1/2-ton four-wheel-drive the extreme-duty plowing professional.

  • Page 19: Mc/Xtremev™/Xls™ Series

    Available accessories include a rubber defl ector, blade wing extensions and a Designed for trucks in the 17,000–27,500 GVW back drag edge. range, these FISHER ® 9' and 10' snowplows are now available with the Minute Mount ®...

  • Page 20: A-Frame/T-Frame

    The pivot pin allows the The headgear also provides the mounting blade assembly to angle left or right 25 degrees, framework for the FISHER Insta-Act hydraulic ®...

  • Page 21: Weights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Weights: Off-Truck Assembly with Blade Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) 7-1/2' HT Series™ Snowplow (MS) 6'-9" SD Snowplow (MS) 7-1/2' SD Snowplow (MS) 7-1/2' HD Snowplow (MS) HD Snowplow (MS) 8-1/2' HD Snowplow (MS) HD Snowplow (MS) 7-1/2' XBLADE™...

  • Page 22: Mount Kits

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MOUNT KITS INTENSIFIRE™ SNOWPLOW HEADLAMPS Fisher Engineering has designed a mount kit for WARNING most vehicles. Due to the differences between vehicle models, the kits are not interchangeable. Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights.

  • Page 23: Insta-Act ® Hydraulic Units

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Insta-Act HYDRAULIC UNITS ® The HT Series™ hydraulic unit has blade scrape lock circuitry built into it. This feature resists the tendency a snowplow has to "fl oat up" as larger The Insta-Act hydraulic unit delivers fast and amounts of snow build up in front of it while uniform speed for lifting and angling.
  • Page 24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW The XtremeV™ blade is raised in approximately Both wings extend together in 4 seconds and 2 seconds and angled side to side in retract together in 3 seconds. approximately 2 seconds. XLS Blades XtremeV Blades Breather Fill Breather...

  • Page 25: System Capacity

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW System Capacity XtremeV™ Blades 12-volt DC with +/– Connection • Insta-Act ® Unit Reservoir ....1-3/4 quarts 2200–2300 psi Pump Relief Valve • Insta-Act System Total ..2-3/8 to 2-3/4 quarts 4550–4650 psi Plowing Relief Valve 3650–3750 psi Back Dragging Relief Valve Pump Motor Specifi...

  • Page 26: Cab Controls

    The ON/OFF switch on the cab control allows power indicator light will turn OFF. you to turn OFF the control and prevent blade movement even when the ignition switch is ON. FISHER ® snowplows come equipped with one The control ON/OFF switch serves as an of two special controls: the Fish-Stik ®...

  • Page 27: Straight Blade Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE Straight Blade Controls Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Button (Emergency Stop) Power Indicator Light (red) Straight Blade ON/OFF Switch Hand-Held Control Straight Blade (Emergency Stop) Joystick Control Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 28: Ht Series Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW HT Series™ Blade Controls with SECURITY GUARD™ System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (Emergency Stop) ON/OFF Button (Emergency Stop) HT Series HT Series Joystick Control Hand-Held Control Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 29: Xtremev & Xls Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™ & XLS™ Blade Controls with SECURITY GUARD™ System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (Emergency Stop) ON/OFF Button (Emergency Stop) XtremeV & XLS XtremeV & XLS Joystick Control Hand-Held Control Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 30: Accessories And Options

    ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS STEEL DEFLECTOR Keeps fl uffy snow from fl owing over the top of the blade. It fi ts FISHER ® SD and HD series blades. Easily installed and attractively priced. RUBBER DEFLECTOR Attaches to HT Series™, SD, HD, XBLADE™, MC, XtremeV™...
  • Page 31 Improve the performance of your hydraulic systems, especially in extremely cold weather, CURB GUARD KIT with FISHER EZ Flow hydraulic fl uid. Special antiwear and antifoaming additives keep your Designed to fi t on the ends of the trip edge, these system running longer and smoother.
  • Page 32 (not included). Along with these parts, the kit contains a knit cap to keep your ears warm while out in the cold and also a quart of FISHER EZ Flow hydraulic fl uid. Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 33: Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle

    ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ATTACHING SNOWPLOW NOTE: The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the snowplow. WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when NOTE: Use dielectric grease to prevent it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do corrosion on all connections.
  • Page 34 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 4. Push headgear toward vehicle to Headgear allow connecting pins to fully engage pushplates. If unable to push headgear Jack from in front of blade, stand in front (fully raised) of headgear on driver side and push headlamp bracket.
  • Page 35 ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE HT Series™ Attach/Detach Diagram Headgear Push Bar Pin Release Handle (raised) Headlamp Bracket Jack Lock Attachment Pin Release Handle (lowered) Jack (raised) Pushplate Connecting Pin Jack Lock Jack Retract Jack Lever (lowered) Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 36: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE STRAIGHT BLADE Fish-Stik ® Float Light Power Indicator HAND-HELD CONTROL (green) Light (red) WARNING ON/OFF To prevent accidental movement of the Button blade, always push the ON/OFF button (Emergency to switch the control OFF whenever Stop) the snowplow is not in use.

  • Page 37: Control Functions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to turn the control ON and The control will automatically turn OFF after being OFF. Turn the control OFF (power indicator ON/OFF idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after light OFF) to lock the blade in place.

  • Page 38: Straight Blade Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE STRAIGHT BLADE 2. Move the ON/OFF switch on the side of the control to the "ON" position. The power JOYSTICK SOLENOID CONTROL indicator light glows red, indicating the control is ON. The power indicator light glows WARNING red whenever the control and the vehicle ignition switch are both ON and the electrical...
  • Page 39 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE Function Description of Operation Move the control power switch ON to activate the hydraulic system. Turn the control OFF to lock ON/OFF the blade in place. This prevents accidental movement of the blade. Move the control lever up (forward) to raise the snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode. RAISE Move the control lever down (back) to lower the snowplow.

  • Page 40: Ht Series Hand-Held Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HT Series™ Fish-Stik ® FLOAT Light Power Indicator HAND-HELD CONTROL (green) Light (red) FLOAT ON/OFF WARNING RAISE ON/OFF Button To prevent accidental movement of the (Emergency Stop) blade, always push the ON/OFF button to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use.
  • Page 41 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the snowplow The control will automatically turn OFF after being RAISE and cancel the FLOAT mode. Function idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after times out after 4.8 seconds.
  • Page 42 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Press this button to angle the blade to the The four round buttons located to the left and (Angle left. Function times out after 9.6 seconds. right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will Left) operate the SECURITY GUARD system.

  • Page 43: Ht Series Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HT Series™ JOYSTICK CONTROL FLOAT Light Power Indicator (green) Light (red) WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the ON/OFF FLOAT blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. RAISE The power indicator light will turn OFF. ON/OFF Switch (Emergency Stop) 1.
  • Page 44 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Smooth Stop All control functions, except LOWER/FLOAT, time The control automatically allows the blade to coast out (stop) automatically after a period of time. This to a stop when the lever returns to center position. is to limit the amount of electrical energy required This results in smoother operation, reduces the from the vehicle.
  • Page 45 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the top of Raise, Lower, Float, Angle the control body to raise the snowplow RAISE and cancel the FLOAT mode. Function times out after 4.8 seconds. Moving the control lever in straight lines up and Move the control lever toward the bottom down or from side to side on the control body will...
  • Page 46 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Move the control lever straight to the left Moving the control lever from the center position to angle the blade left. Function times out (Angle Left) toward any of the four digits on the face of the after 9.6 seconds.

  • Page 47: Xtremev/Xls Hand-Held Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™ & XLS™ Fish-Stik ® FLOAT Light Power Indicator HAND-HELD CONTROL (green) Light (red) FLOAT ON/OFF WARNING RAISE To prevent accidental movement of the ON/OFF Button blade, always push the ON/OFF button (Emergency Stop) to switch the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use.
  • Page 48 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Automatic Shutdown Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the snowplow The control will automatically turn OFF after being and cancel the FLOAT mode. Function RAISE idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after times out after 4.0 (XtremeV™) or 3.5 seconds (XLS™).
  • Page 49 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract (Vee) Blade Position Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, press the L button to move both wings to the angle FLOAT ON/OFF left position to cast snow to the driver's (Angle left side. The left wing retracts while Left) the right wing extends (XtremeV™).
  • Page 50 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation Press this button on the left side of the control to move the left wing. The fi rst time the button is pressed after the control is turned ON or another function L WING is used, the wing will extend.

  • Page 51: Xtremev/Xls Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™ & XLS™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator JOYSTICK CONTROL (green) Light (red) WARNING ON/OFF FLOAT To prevent accidental movement of the blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to RAISE OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. SCOOP RETRACT ON/OFF Switch...
  • Page 52 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time-Outs Smooth Stop All control functions, except LOWER/FLOAT, time The control automatically allows the blade to coast out (stop) automatically after a period of time. This to a stop when the lever returns to center position. is to limit the amount of electrical energy required This results in smoother operation, reduces the from the vehicle.
  • Page 53 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the Raise, Lower, Float, Angle top of the control body to raise the RAISE snowplow and cancel the FLOAT mode. Function times out after 3.5 (XLS) or Moving the control lever in straight lines up and 4.0 seconds (XtremeV).
  • Page 54 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract (Vee) Blade Position Function Description of Operation With wings in a straight line, move the Moving the control lever from the center position control lever straight to the left to move toward the word SCOOP or RETRACT (VEE) on both wings to the angle left position to the face of the control body will cause both wings (Angle...
  • Page 55 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Wing Positions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the left side Moving the control lever from the center position of LOWER on the control face to move toward the word WING or WING IN/OUT, on either the left wing.

  • Page 56: Security Guard™ System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ SYSTEM 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to start the vehicle.) Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code 2. Verify the control power indicator is OFF. If the power indicator light is red, the control is ON.
  • Page 57 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Manual Unlock Once you have entered your 4-digit security code, the FLOAT light will stop fl ashing and The power indicator light will If the SECURITY GUARD system is activated turn OFF. This indicates that your 4-digit and you are using a control with a different 4-digit security code is entered and stored in the code than the established security code, you will...
  • Page 58 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After entering the correct security code, the 3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" power indicator light will change from fl ashing position or push the ON/OFF button to switch rapidly to a solid light to indicate the snowplow the control OFF.
  • Page 59 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators is established, the SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a control with the same security code is attached, and does POWER – Red Function not require a manual unlock to activate the Control is OFF snowplow.

  • Page 60: Xtremev Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XtremeV™ BLADE POSITIONS Straight Blade NOTE: For best road clearance during Move both wings to form a straight blade for wide transport, place the blade halfway between path plowing or "stacking" snow. the straight and retracted (vee) positions. The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport.
  • Page 61 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Angled Blade Retracted (Vee) Blade Move one wing "OUT" and the other wing "IN" to Move both wings "IN" towards the vehicle for form an angled blade in either direction for general initial break through plowing and plowing paths or plowing and widening.
  • Page 62 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" away from the vehicle Move one wing to straight blade position and the to form a scoop to "carry" snow with minimum other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up spilloff.

  • Page 63: Xls Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW XLS™ BLADE POSITIONS Retracted Blade The XLS snowplow can be used in four basic Move both wings "IN" to form a standard straight plowing positions. blade. NOTE: Always transport the XLS snowplow with both wings fully retracted. Lit.
  • Page 64 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Scoop Blade Move both wings "OUT" straight for an extra-wide Move both wings "OUT" and ahead of the vehicle blade for clearing large areas. to form a scoop to "carry" snow with minimum spilloff. Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 65 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Dogleg Blade Move one wing to extended blade position and the other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows. Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 66: Snowplow Headlamp Check

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW HEADLAMP CHECK Aiming the Headlamps With all electrical plugs connected, check the • Aim the snowplow headlamps with the operation of vehicle and snowplow headlamps. snowplow mounted and raised in the transport position. See Aiming Headlamp Beams in the Maintenance section for instructions.

  • Page 67: Antiwear Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ANTIWEAR SHOE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Procedure WARNING Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade on jack stands. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Shoe CAUTION Holder Do not store unused spacers on top of the shoe holder.
  • Page 68 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 1. Raise the blade 1' off the road surface, turn 6. Turn the control and vehicle ignition ON. Raise the control OFF, and from in front of the blade, the blade slightly from the jack stands. Turn place jack stands or sturdy blocking under the the control OFF, and remove the jack stands.

  • Page 69: Hydraulic System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM blade or vehicle if an obstacle is hit at either end of the blade. When force against the blade causes the pressure in an extended ram to exceed The Insta-Act ® hydraulic unit's valve manifold includes relief valves to prevent damage to the HT Series™...

  • Page 70: Fluid Level

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Fluid Level set limits, the relief valve opens allowing fl uid to escape and the ram retracts. With Minute Mount ® 2 system attached to the vehicle, activate the control. For straight blades, any angle will do, but for XtremeV™ and XLS blades, move blade wings to fully retracted (vee) position.

  • Page 71: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT The quill in the valve manifold adjusts the blade drop speed. WARNING 1. Lower the blade to the ground before making Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when the adjustment. it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and blade 2.

  • Page 72: Scrape Lock Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SCRAPE LOCK ADJUSTMENT 3. Turn the quill IN (clockwise) to decrease drop speed. Turn the quill OUT (counterclockwise) to increase drop speed. Follow the instructions below to increase the pressure setting of the HT Series™ blade's scrape 4.
  • Page 73 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. Using a "Tee" fi tting, install a 500–600 psi 6. Retighten the breather/fi ll plug. gauge in the lift ram base hose. Reconnect the snowplow battery cable to the Pressure vehicle battery cable. Gauge 8. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" or To Lift Ram Base "Accessory"...
  • Page 74 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 10. If the hydraulic pressure reading is less than 14. Loosen the breather/fi ll plug slowly to relieve 350 psi, increase the pressure by turning the any pressure in the reservoir. scrape lock valve stem clockwise 1/4 turn and retest pressure.

  • Page 75: Transporting Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW NOTE: Always transport the XLS™ snowplow with both wings fully retracted. WARNING 1. Completely raise the blade. Position blade so it does not block headlamp beam. 2. Adjust the blade height for maximum Do not change blade position while snowplow headlamp illumination.

  • Page 76: Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW Wet and hard packed snow or ice offers the worst tire traction. It is very easy to lose control. You will AND ICE have diffi culty accelerating. If you do get moving, you may have poor steering and diffi...

  • Page 77: Plowing Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PLOWING SNOW • If you are tired, pull off in a safe place and rest. WARNING • Keep your windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean to see around you. Never plow snow with head out the vehicle window.

  • Page 78: General Instructions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW General Instructions CAUTION Never stack snow with the blade angled. 1. Before plowing, make sure you know of any This could damage the snowplow or the obstructions hidden beneath the snow such as vehicle bumper. bumper stops in parking lots, curbs, sidewalk edges, shrubs, fences or pipes sticking up from the ground.

  • Page 79: Hard Packed Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Hard-Packed Snow 2. Bite into the edges using only partial blade width until job is cut down to size for full blade plowing. 1. On blades equipped with shoes, raise the antiwear shoes so that the cutting edge Rule of thumb: comes into direct contact with the pavement.

  • Page 80: Clearing Driveways

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Driveways Clearing Parking Lots 1. Head into the driveway with the blade angled 1. Clear areas in front of buildings fi rst. With and plow the snow away from any buildings. blade raised, drive up to the building. Drop Widen driveway by rolling snow away from any blade and "back drag"...

  • Page 81: Parking With Snowplow Attached

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW TOWING DISABLED OR STUCK ATTACHED VEHICLE Do not use any snowplow components as an WARNING attaching point when retrieving, towing or winching Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep a disabled or stuck vehicle. 8' clear of blade drop zone.

  • Page 82: Detaching Snowplow From Vehicle And Storage

    DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE DETACHING SNOWPLOW NOTE: The blade must be in the straight position when attaching or detaching the snowplow. WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when During the off-season, the control can be it is being raised, lowered or angled.
  • Page 83 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE 3. Stand in front of blade. While pushing Headgear headgear toward vehicle with left hand, push pin release handle down to disengage Jack connecting pins. Make sure connecting (fully raised) pins are fully retracted. If unable to push Headlamp headgear from in front of blade, stand in front Bracket...
  • Page 84 DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE NOTE: After each use of the snowplow, reapply NOTE: Place electrical plugs in storage dielectric grease to the electrical plugs to position. The driver-side and center plug maintain the protective coating on the terminals. on 3-plug electrical systems are joined for storage.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE AIMING HEADLAMP BEAMS 3. Prepare vehicle for headlamp aim or inspection. Before checking beam aim, the inspector will: Tighten headlamp fasteners to 45 ft-lb once correct visual aim is achieved. a. Remove ice or mud from under fenders. 1. Place vehicle on a level surface 25 feet b.
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE 4. Mark (or tape) the vertical centerline of 5. Align the top edge of the high intensity zone the snowplow headlamps and the vertical of the snowplow lower beam below the centerline of the vehicle on the screen. Mark horizontal centerline and the left edge of the the horizontal centerline of the snowplow high intensity zone on the vertical centerline...

  • Page 87: Preseason Check

    MAINTENANCE PRESEASON CHECK • Drain hydraulic system and refi ll with recommended hydraulic fl uid. For hydraulic fl uid type and fi lling instructions, see Hydraulic WARNING System, Annual Fluid Change, in this section Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep of the manual.

  • Page 88: Postseason Maintenance

    See your authorized • Any ballast material (such as sand and FISHER outlet for service. ® blocks) must be solidly secured to the vehicle preventing it from moving under harsh plowing NOTE: Coat all electrical connections with conditions.

  • Page 89: Maintenance And Adjustment

    Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury. Your FISHER ® snowplow is designed for rugged, dependable service. Though, like the vehicle on which it is mounted, it needs regular care and maintenance.
  • Page 90 MAINTENANCE STORAGE 2. Make sure all electrical connections including grounds are clean, tight, free of rust or corrosion and are coated with dielectric Your snowplow is designed to be moved into grease. a storage location using your vehicle and plow attaching system.

  • Page 91: Xtremev™ Cutting Edge Wear And Leveling Adjustment Procedure

    MAINTENANCE XtremeV™ CUTTING EDGE WEAR and 4. Remove the rear push assembly to T-frame fasteners. Loosen the front fasteners and LEVELING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE allow the blade to fi nd a level position. After the snowplow has been installed on the vehicle in the correct confi...
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE 5. Select the hole in the rear of the T-frame that Verify that the cutting edges remain in full is best aligned with the rear hole in the push contact with the ground while the wings are assembly and reinstall the rear fasteners. shifted from the scoop position to a retracted Tighten all four fasteners to 250 ft-lb.

  • Page 93: Hydraulic System

    MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HT Series™ Blades: With the system attached to the vehicle, activate the control. Lower the blade to the ground and turn OFF the control. Remove Fluid Level the fi ll plug. Fill the reservoir to within 2-1/2" of the top of the fi...

  • Page 94: Xtremev, Xls And Other Straight Blades

    MAINTENANCE XtremeV™, XLS™ and other Straight Blades: Turn the control OFF. Remove the fi ll plug. Fill the With the Minute Mount 2 system attached to the reservoir to the top of the fi ll hole and replace the ® vehicle, activate the control.

  • Page 95: Annual Fluid Change

    MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change 3. Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way. (Not required for HT Series™ blades.) Turn the CAUTION control OFF. Change the fl uid at the beginning of each plowing season. Failure to do this could NOTE: Loosen the fi...
  • Page 96 MAINTENANCE illustrations and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Hose Routing for Replacement instructions.) HD, MC and X Series Straight Blades 8. Manually angle the blade fully in each direction to remove fl uid from the angle rams. Do not allow the hose(s) from the extending ram or the opposite side of the ram Angle Lift...
  • Page 97 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for SD Series Straight Blades Hose Routing for HT Series™ Straight Blades To Lift Ram Base To PS To Lift Angle Ram Ram Rod Lift Hose To DS Angle Angle Ram Hose PS Angle Hose Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 98 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for XtremeV™ Blades Hose Routing for XLS™ Blades To DS Wing Base (outside) To Lift Ram From Lift Ram To DS Wing Rod (inside) From Driver Side To DS Angle Ram Rod (Front) From Driver Side To PS Angle Ram Base (Rear) To PS Wing Base (outside)

  • Page 99: Ht Series™/Straight Blades

    XtremeV and XLS blades must be in fully pressure in the reservoir. retracted (vee) position. With the lift ram fully retracted, fi ll the reservoir with FISHER ® EZ Flow hydraulic fl uid to –40°F (–40°C), or 13. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the other fl...

  • Page 100: Xtremev Blades

    MAINTENANCE 14. HT Series™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to Air Removal – XtremeV™ Blades within 2-1/2" from the top of the fi ll hole and replace the fi ll plug. 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend and retract the driver-side wing several times. All other Straight Blades: Fill the reservoir to With all rams fully retracted, turn the control the top of the fi...

  • Page 101: Xls™ Blades

    MAINTENANCE 14. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the Air Removal – XLS™ Blades snowplow several times. Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend lift ram all the way after each lowering of the and retract the driver-side wing several times.

  • Page 102: Hose Or Fitting Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Hose or Fitting Replacement 13. Turn the control ON. Angle the blade fully left and right and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control FLOAT WARNING function and manually collapse the lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade. With Lower blade when vehicle is parked.

  • Page 103: Procedure For Installing Hydraulic Fittings And Hoses

    MAINTENANCE 2. Carefully note hose routings and positions Use the following procedure to install SAE of any protective hose wraps for proper O-ring fi ttings in valve block and rams: reassembly. 1. Turn the jam nut on the fi tting as far back as 3.

  • Page 104: Install Hydraulic Hoses

    MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT Use the following procedure to install hydraulic hoses: The vehicle electrical system contains several automotive blade-style fuses. The snowplow 1. Screw the fl are nut onto the fi tting fl are and park/turn and control power is covered by fuses in hand tighten.

  • Page 105: Vehicle

    5/16" Sockets of parts made of plastic shall be disposed of in a • Electrical Tape customary manner. • Small Pencil Magnet • 1 – Quart FISHER ® EZ Flow Hydraulic Fluid Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Parts Lists, Mechanic's Guides and service information to assist the qualifi ed mechanic with repair. Fisher Engineering does not recommend repairs by other than our factory-trained outlets. Failure to use an authorized outlet could affect the warranty coverage on your snowplow.

  • Page 107: Harness Diagrams

    HARNESS DIAGRAMS STRAIGHT BLADE STRAIGHT BLADE WIRING – 4-PORT, 3-PLUG SYSTEM Battery Factory Vehicle Harness Cable Park/Turn Lamps Battery Motor Relay Vehicle Headlamps Vehicle Battery Cable Vehicle Control Harness (3-Pin) To Snowplow Control To Switched Accessory Vehicle Lighting Harness (11-Pin) 15.0-Amp Fuse (Park/Turn) Vehicle 7.5-Amp Fuse...

  • Page 108: 3-Port, 3-Plug System

    HARNESS DIAGRAMS STRAIGHT BLADE STRAIGHT BLADE WIRING – 3-PORT, 3-PLUG SYSTEM Battery Factory Vehicle Harness Cable Park/Turn Lamps Battery Motor Relay Vehicle BLK/ORN Headlamps Vehicle Battery Cable Vehicle Control Harness (3-Pin) To Snowplow Control 15-Amp Fuse (Park/Turn) (not used) To Switched 7.5-Amp Fuse Accessory (Straight Blade Control)

  • Page 109: Xtremev & Xls Wiring 4-Port, 2-Plug System

    HARNESS DIAGRAMS XtremeV™ & XLS™ WIRING – 4-PORT, 2-PLUG SYSTEM CAUTION On 2-plug electrical Factory Vehicle Harness Park/Turn systems, plug Lamps covers shall be used whenever snowplow is Battery disconnected. Vehicle Vehicle Battery Cable is 12-volt Headlamps Vehicle Battery Cable unfused source.

  • Page 110: Ht Series, Xtremev & Xls Wiring 3-Port, 2-Plug System

    HARNESS DIAGRAMS HT Series™, XtremeV™ & XLS™ WIRING – 3-PORT, 2-PLUG SYSTEM CAUTION Factory Vehicle Harness Park/Turn On 2-plug electrical Lamps systems, plug covers shall be used Battery whenever snowplow is Vehicle disconnected. Vehicle Headlamps Vehicle Battery Cable Battery Cable is 12-volt unfused source.
  • Page 111 NOTES Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 112 Copyright © 2011 Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, lm or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of Fisher Engineering.

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