Operating Procedures - Hiniker V-PLOW 1851 Operator's Manual

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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
the Plow") Ideally, the prongs on the truck
should lift the plow frame slightly when driv-
ing into the plow for attachment.
Powdered graphite applied on the prongs will
help the plow slide on and off more easily.
Check that prongs are in line with the receiv-
ers before slowly driving into the plow. Set
the parking brake in the truck to prevent it
from creeping back out from the receivers.
Remove the tab lock pin from the parking
stand index plate to raise the stand to its
highest position. Reinstall the pin in the plate
for transport.
Pull the latch handle into the clevis on the lift
frame to force the sliders through the notches
in the prongs and receivers. Pin the handle in
the clevis with its klik pin. Failure to pin the
handle in place may allow the plow to fall off
the truck.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
DWG NO. 5293
Handle Pinned With Plow On Truck
Plug in the three electrical connectors be-
tween the plow and the truck after latching
the plow. The alignment tab on the 10-pin re-
ceptacle will mate with the slot in the mount-
ing plate on the truck grill to ensure proper
connection.
Alignment Tab and Slot
Check that the plow headlamps and turn sig-
nals are operational, and headlamps are aimed
correctly. Test the lift and angling cylinders in a
safe area before using the plow.
To make alignment of the plow easier in the fu-
ture, mark a point on the back of the LH head-
lamp, a point on the hood near the front of the
truck and a point on the windshield that are in
DWG NO. 4166
DWG NO. 5232