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- Page 1 PICKUP TRUCK SNOWPLOW V-PLOW Models 1851, 1951 OPERATOR’S MANUAL DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD PART NUMBER 25010874 REV C...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 25010874 Rev. C 5/05 Hiniker/25010874RevC TO THE PURCHASER ........................2 SAFETY ............................3 OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................... 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................... 8 MAINTENANCE .......................... 10 ASSEMBLY ..........................12 SYSTEM CHECK-OUT AND JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION ............. 22 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ -
Page 4: To The Purchaser
Always obtain original Hiniker service parts. Substitute parts could adversely affect equip- ment performance and warranty. Check that your dealer has forwarded the Hiniker delivery report form along with the plow identifi- cation number because it helps maintain maxi- mum service and warranty benefits. This does... -
Page 5: Safety
Replace these with genuine Hiniker parts. Operator safety is a principle concern in equip- ment design and distribution. However, many Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can accidents occur because a few seconds of penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. -
Page 6: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures OPERATING PROCEDURES ATTACHING THE PLOW Attachment prongs on the truck should be mounted such that the bottom edge of the prongs measure about 10 inches above the ground. Prong receivers on the plow frame should remain parallel to the ground and at the correct height by fully retracting the lift cylinder with the upper lift links before remov- ing the plow from the truck (see “Removing... - Page 7 Operating Procedures 5 line when you are seated behind the steering NOTE: When removing the plow, remember to wheel. Line up these three points when driving place the headlight switch in the “Truck” position into the plow. to return power to the truck’s headlights. THE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER Raise and lower the plow by moving the joystick forward and backward.
- Page 8 6 Operating Procedures PLOWING SNOW When plowing very deep snow, it may be necessary to raise the blade and shear off layers of snow until a WARNING: Always wear a seat belt when working area is cleared. Work small areas in multiple plowing snow.
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Page 9: Disconnect The Three Electrical Connectors By
Operating Procedures 7 Disconnect the three electrical connectors by pulling them straight out from the receptacles. Do not twist the connectors, twisting will dam- age the connector pins or the wiring harness. Retract Cylinder With Upper Lift Links DWG NO. 4167 Swing the latch handle open until the latch sliders are fully removed from the attachment prongs. -
Page 10: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL Check that wiring harness relay connec- tions are wired correctly Check to see that the motor is wired cor- rectly with tight connections, for the proper Check for external leakage at cylinders, voltage. hoses and power unit. Check reservoir oil level. - Page 11 REMEDY Angling cylinders relieve Relief pressure set too low Have relief pressure ad- too easily or too difficultly or too high justed by Hiniker snowplow while plowing dealer Oil leaks from cylinder(s) Loose packing Tighten packing 1/8 turn Defective cylinder...
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Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance MAINTENANCE WARNING: Do not service or other- The majority of snowplow operational problems wise handle a plow in the raised po- are caused by bad oil in the hydraulic system. sition unless it is securely blocked Hydraulic oil should be changed every year for against unexpected falling. - Page 13 Before each season check vehicle battery and necessary, purchase new screws with thread- electrical system for proper operation. A weak locker from your Hiniker dealer or apply a com- battery, dirty terminals, or faulty charging sys- mercially available threadlock, i.e., Loctite 242 tem may cause improper operation and possible (blue) to the threads before reassembly.
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Page 14: Assembly
V-Plow Assembly PLOW ASSEMBLY GENERAL INFORMATION PLOW ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent personal injury Lift the snowplow moldboard assembly to or death, be certain to keep clear of a clear level working area by hooking hoist any parts that may drop when remov- chains through the two holes in the top plate ing bundling straps, wires or brackets. - Page 15 V-Plow Assembly 13 Pin the parking stand to hold the square clevis pin from the hardware bag so that the bar is in the position shown in the following tubes of the push frame parallel to the ground. illustration. DWG NO. 4168 DWG NO.
- Page 16 14 V-Plow Assembly Mount the power unit on the lift frame with two 3/8 inch X 3/4 inch hex bolts and two 3/8 inch lock washers. The plastic reservoir of the power unit should be to the left side of the plow (see following illustration). DWG NO.
- Page 17 V-Plow Assembly 15 Fasten the ring terminal of the solid black wire of the power cable assembly, the black wire with the ring terminal on the plow har- ness, and the ring terminal of the ground wire harness under the screw on the motor at location 2.
- Page 18 16 V-Plow Assembly DWG NO. 3907 Determine the location of the vehicle bat- WARNING: Disconnect truck battery tery. If the battery is located on the right before beginning electrical installa- (passenger) side or if there are two batter- tion to avoid shock hazard. ies configured as a 12 volt system then pro- ceed to step 10.
- Page 19 V-Plow Assembly 17 DWG NO. 3908 Refer to drawing 3908. Remove the tape CAUTION: Ensure that the relays will from the Black corrugated loom at the clear any hood lift/spring mechanisms points shown. Locate an Orange, Red, and before installation. two Black wires.
- Page 20 18 V-Plow Assembly DWG NO. 3891 WARNING: Ensure that the pump so- plus (+) terminal of the battery. Connect the lenoid and associated wiring will clear Red fused wire to the positive terminal of any hood lift/spring mechanisms be- the battery. fore installation.
- Page 21 V-Plow Assembly 19 DWG NO. 5295 18. Locate three blue connector splices in the Using a blue splice, crimp the single green hardware bag in the plow’s parts box. wire from the underhood harness into the vehicle’s curbside turn signal wire. 19.
- Page 22 20 V-Plow Assembly 20. At this point, assemble the mount kit on the 21. Select an appropriate hydraulic oil from the accompanying chart. truck as described in the instructions sup- plied with each kit. Prongs from the truck mount kit should be at a height that will slightly lift the plow frame when attaching the plow.
- Page 23 V-Plow Assembly 21 22. Check that the plow blade is level on the 24. Assemble side markers on the ends of the ground with the wings in the scoop position moldboard with 5/16 inch bolts, flat washers and the plow on the ground. and lock nuts.
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Page 24: System Check-Out And Joystick Configuration
22 Section 22 V-Plow Assembly SYSTEM CHECK-OUT These functions can be reversed by reassembling the joystick switch and face plate. NOTE: The power cable and wiring harnesses must be connected between the snowplow and To reverse the face plate, pry the plate away from truck to test the functions of the headlights and the controller by inserting a small screwdriver power unit. -
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications 23 Section 23 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1/2’ Plow 9 1/2’ Plow PLOW WIDTH - STRAIGHT 8’6” 9’6” PLOW WIDTH - “V” POSITION 7’7” 8’6” PLOW WIDTH - SCOOP POSITION 7’1” 8’0” PLOW WIDTH - ANGLED 30 7’4” 8’3” BLADE HEIGHT 30”... - Page 26 24 Wiring Harness...
- Page 27 Wiring Harness 25 DWG NO. 5658...
- Page 28 26 V-Plow Power Unit DWG NO. 5457...
- Page 29 Power Unit Hydraulic Circuit Diagram 27 DWG NO. 4182A...
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Page 30: Warranty
It is the responsibility of the original snowplow purchaser to verify the original date of purchase. A DELIVERY REPORT FORM must be filled out and received by Hiniker with 30 days of retail delivery at the ad- dress below to initiate the warranty coverage.