Operating Procedures - Hiniker C-PLOW 8801 Operator's Manual

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Operating Procedures

ATTACHING THE PLOW
Attachment prongs on the truck should be mount-
ed such that the bottom edge of the prongs mea-
sure about 10 inches above the ground. Prong
receivers on the plow frame should remain paral-
lel to the ground and at the correct height by fully
retracting the lift cylinder with the upper lift links
before removing the plow from the truck (See "Re-
moving the Plow"). Ideally, the prongs on the truck
should lift the plow frame slightly when driving into
the plow for attachment.
Powdered graphite applied on the prongs will help
the plow slide on and off more easily.
Check that the prongs are in line with the receiv-
ers. Lightly tap the gas pedal on the truck until the
truck prongs slide into the back of the receivers,
then gradually bring the truck to a stop. Slamming
on the brakes will allow the plow to slide forward
and the notches on the prongs and receivers will
not line up. Set the parking brake in the truck to
prevent it from creeping back out from the receiv-
ers.
Remove the tab lock pin from the parking stand in-
dex 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. Check that both sliders are
fully engaged.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
DWG NO. 5617A
Handle Pinned With Plow On Truck
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.
NOTE: Before connecting the plow's wiring to the
truck, make sure power is switched "Off" on the
joystick controller.
Alignment Tab and Slot
Plug in the three electrical connectors between
the plow and the truck after latching the plow. The
alignment tab on the 10-pin receptacle will mate
with the slot in the mounting plate on the truck grill
to ensure proper connection.
Check that the plow headlamps and turn signals
are operational, and headlamps are aimed cor-
rectly. Test the lift and angling cylinders in a safe
area before using the plow.
DWG NO. 4199
DWG NO. 5232