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August 15, 2011
Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

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  • Page 1 August 15, 2011 Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions CAUTION Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

  • Page 2: Snowplow Owner Data Sheet

    SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET Register your snowplow online at www.westernplows.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 FloStat Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: _____________________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Straight Blade Hand-Held Control ....33 Blades ..............18 Straight Blade Joystick Control ....36 Straight Blades..........19 MVP PLUS & WIDE-OUT Blades HTS™ Blades ..........19 Hand-Held Control ........40 MIDWEIGHT™ Blades .........19 Joystick Control .......... 44 PRO-PLOW Series 2 Blades ......19 ®...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Plowing Snow ............70 Annual Fluid Change ........91 General Instructions .........71 Air Removal – HTS™/Straight Blades ..95 Hard Packed Snow ........72 Air Removal – MVP PLUS Blades .... 96 Deep Snow ...........72 Air Removal – WIDE-OUT™ Blades ..97 Clearing Driveways ........73...

  • Page 6: Preface

    PREFACE PREFACE Before using your WESTERN snowplow, make sure your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle manufacturer's and our required options for Welcome to the growing family of WESTERN ® plowing. snowplow owners. FACTORY ORIGINAL PRODUCTS This manual provides safety, operation and maintenance information for your new WESTERN snowplow.

  • 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, serial number and instruction situation, that if not avoided, could result labels on the back of the blade. in death or serious personal injury. NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see your sales outlet.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Warning/Caution Label Multiple Pinch Points Label WIDE-OUT™ Blades Only (both sides) Instruction Label Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 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. 49513, Rev. 00 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 WESTERN outlet for application ® recommendations. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 11 SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY FUSES The WESTERN ® 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 • WESTERN Selection List/Quick Match is CAUTION based on available vehicle capacity for See your WESTERN outlet/Web ® snowplow equipment on a representative site for specifi c vehicle application vehicle equipped with options commonly recommendations before installation. The used for plowing and with 300 lb of front seat Selection List has specifi...

  • Page 15: Ballast Requirements

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

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Snowplow

    Edge Plow Horn Angling The snowplow shall be installed according Stand Lock Pin Holes to instructions supplied. WESTERN outlets ® Lock Pin Quadrant A-Frame are trained to provide this service and other...

  • Page 17: Blades

    The top edges are formed for added strength and improved appearance. WESTERN snowplows with poly blades are constructed of a high molecular weight polyethylene sheet that is supported with structural steel.

  • Page 18: Straight Blades

    HTS™ Blades corrosion, scratching and rust. This coating— many times thicker than paint—will maintain its HTS, the half-ton snowplow. The HTS blade luster and glossy good looks. It can be touched up is a full-size, full-featured snowplow designed when necessary.

  • Page 19: Pro Plus ® Blades

    Big, tough and built to last. Contractors continue WIDE-OUT™ Blades to be impressed with the strength, durability and versatility of the PRO PLUS blade. Designed The WESTERN WIDE-OUT snowplow provides ® for heavy-duty commercial and light municipal you the ability to extend the width of your blade...

  • Page 20: A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant & Lift Frame

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW A-FRAME/T-FRAME, QUADRANT AND MVP PLUS™ Blades LIFT FRAME The wings are attached to the T-frame with a hinge pin, which allows the wings to extend and Straight and WIDE-OUT™ Blades retract. The quadrant is attached to the back of the blade The hydraulic unit is mounted on the front of with heavy-duty trip springs and either bolts the lift frame.

  • Page 21: Weights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Snowplow Weights Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) 7-1/2' HTS™ Snowplow 7-1/2' MIDWEIGHT™ Snowplow 7-1/2' MIDWEIGHT Snowplow (Poly) 7-1/2' PRO-PLOW Series 2 Snowplow ® 7-1/2' POLY PRO-PLOW ® Series 2 Snowplow PRO-PLOW Series 2 Snowplow...

  • Page 22: Nighthawk™ Snowplow Headlamps

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW NIGHTHAWK™ SNOWPLOW VEHICLE MOUNT HEADLAMPS Western Products has designed custom mounts WARNING for most vehicles. Due to differences between vehicle models, mounts are generally not Your vehicle must be equipped with interchangeable. snowplow headlamps and directional lights.

  • Page 23: Flostat ® Hydraulic System

    The HTS™ hydraulic unit has blade scrape months of the year. lock circuitry built into it. This feature resists the tendency a snowplow has to "fl oat up" as...
  • Page 24 FLOAT, and is factory set. See your sales The WIDE-OUT™ blade is both raised and outlet for adjustment. The HTS blade is raised in angled side to side in approximately 2 seconds. approximately 4 seconds and angled side to side Each wing individually extends and retracts in in approximately 3 seconds.

  • Page 25: System Capacity

    3650–3750 psi Back Dragging Relief Valve Pump Motor Specifi cations 4.5" dia 1.5 kW Motor 0.000652 gal/rev Pump HTS™ Blades Hydraulic Hose 1/4 SAE 100R1 and 3/8 SAE 100R17 12-volt DC with +/– Connection WIDE-OUT™ Blades 1600–1700 psi Pump Relief Valve 4000 psi Angling Relief Valve 12-volt DC with +/–...

  • 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. WESTERN ® snowplows come equipped with The control ON/OFF switch serves as an one of two special controls: the CabCommand emergency stop if required.

  • Page 27: Straight Blade Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (Emergency Stop) ON/OFF Button (Emergency Stop) Straight Blade Straight Blade Joystick Control Hand-Held Control Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 28: Mvp Plus & Wide-Out Blade Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (Emergency Stop) ON/OFF Button (Emergency Stop) MVP PLUS & WIDE-OUT MVP PLUS & WIDE-OUT Hand-Held Control Joystick Control Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 29: Accessories And Options

    It adjusts easily to road surface connections in severe winter conditions, irregularities without gouging and removes all Western Products recommends all snowplow types of snow, quickly and cleanly. owners use dielectric grease on a regular basis. CURB GUARD KIT...

  • Page 30: Mounting Snowplow To Vehicle

    MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE MOUNTING SNOWPLOW (ON) • Remove the electrical plug and disconnect electrical plugs from storage position. WARNING • Align vehicle receiver brackets with snowplow Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when horns and drive vehicle slowly forward until it is being raised, lowered or angled.
  • Page 31 Lock Pin Receiver Pin 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on other side of Shoe snowplow. (Not required for HTS™ blades.) Handle 4. Connect electrical plugs. 2. Pull and hold lock pin out; then rotate handle UP and release lock pin. It must lock into UPPER hole.

  • Page 32: Operating Your Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE CabCommand 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 33 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 3.5 seconds.
  • Page 34 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Press this button to angle the blade The four round buttons located to the left and (Angle to the left. Function times out after right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will Left) 3.25 seconds.

  • Page 35: Straight Blade Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW STRAIGHT BLADE 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. ON/OFF Switch The power indicator light will turn OFF.
  • Page 36 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 37 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 3.5 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 38 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 3.25 seconds.

  • Page 39: Mvp Plus & Wide-Out Blades

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ FLOAT Light Power Indicator CabCommand 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 40 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 3.5 seconds.
  • Page 41 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop/Retract 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 (MVP PLUS™).
  • Page 42 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 is used, the wing will extend.

  • Page 43: Joystick Control

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ & WIDE-OUT™ 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 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 3.5 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 Scoop/Retract 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 on the face both wings to the angle left position to (Angle of the control body will cause both wings to move...
  • Page 47 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 on either side of the face the left wing.

  • Page 48: Fleet Flex Electrical System

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLEET FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This section provides more information about each feature, as well as instructions on how to enable or disable them. These features are offered to Your UltraMount ® system snowplow comes give you the ability to secure your snowplow and standard with user-controlled programmable customize your plowing experience.

  • Page 49: 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 50 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Once you have entered your 4-digit Manual Unlock 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 51 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 52 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 53: Smooth Stop

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Smooth Stop Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or Smooth stop, or "soft" stop, allows the blade to "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary coast to a stop when the button/lever is released. to start the vehicle.) The result is smoother operation, reduction in shock to the hydraulic system and an increase in...

  • Page 54: One-Touch Float

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW One-Touch FLOAT Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or One-touch FLOAT immediately activates the "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary FLOAT mode and releases the blade to the to start the vehicle.) ground, without having to hold the button or lever in LOWER.

  • Page 55: Mvp Plus Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™ 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 56 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 57 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 58: Wide-Out Blade Positions

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WIDE-OUT™ BLADE POSITIONS Retracted Blade The WIDE-OUT snowplow can be used in four Move both wings "IN" to form a straight blade. basic plowing positions. NOTE: Always transport the WIDE-OUT snowplow with both wings fully retracted. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 59 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. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 60 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Dogleg Blade Move one wing to extended position and the other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up of windrows. Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Disc Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DISC SHOE ADJUSTMENT Recommended Shoe Adjustments For gravel surfaces: The bottom surface of the WARNING shoe should be 1/4"–1/2" below the cutting edge. Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade on jack stands. Failure to do so could For hard surfaces (concrete or asphalt): The result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 63 OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Adjustment Procedure 5. Place the removed washers onto the shoe stem above the shoe hole/holder. 1. Raise the blade 1' off the road surface, turn 6. Reinstall the linchpin. the control OFF, and from in front of the blade, place jack stands or sturdy blocking under the Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON"...

  • Page 64: Hydraulic System

    The valves are preset at the factory in the Maintenance section of this manual. and do not need any adjustments unless the valve manifold is serviced. When force against the HTS™ Blades Straight Blades MVP PLUS™ Blades WIDE-OUT™ Blades...

  • Page 65: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment

    Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade. If the blade hits you or drops on you, you could be seriously injured. HTS™ Blades Straight Blades MVP PLUS™ Blades WIDE-OUT™ Blades Top Cover...
  • Page 66 2. Remove the hydraulic unit cover according to the instructions for your blade: 5. Repeat Step 2 to reinstall the cover. HTS™ Blades: Remove the hydraulic unit cover. MVP PLUS™ and WIDE-OUT™ Blades: Lift the hydraulic unit top cover retainer, remove the bottom cover retainer and remove the side cover.

  • Page 67: Transporting Snowplow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW NOTE: Always transport the WIDE-OUT™ 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 68: 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 69: Plowing Snow

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

  • Page 70: 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 71: Hard Packed Snow

    OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Hard-Packed Snow Rule of thumb: 6" of snow — plow with entire blade width; 9" of snow — plow with 3/4 blade width; 1. Raise the disc shoes so that the cutting edge 12" of snow — plow with 1/2 of the blade. comes into direct contact with the pavement.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Removing Snowplow From Vehicle & Storage

    REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE REMOVING SNOWPLOW (OFF) CAUTION Store PRO PLUS , PRO-PLOW Series 2 ® ® WARNING and MIDWEIGHT™ A-frame in a horizontal position. This will prevent water from Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when collecting and freezing in shock absorber.
  • Page 75 REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE During the off-season, the control can be CAUTION removed. Disconnect the connector in the cab and On 2-plug electrical systems, plug covers store the control in the glove box of the vehicle. shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected.
  • Page 76 3. Push down top of shoe; shoe will be on the DOWN and release lock pin. It must lock into ground. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on other side LOWER hole. of snowplow (not required for HTS™ blades). Back vehicle away. Handle Stand Hook...
  • Page 77 REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE & STORAGE STORAGE NOTE: After each use of the snowplow, reapply dielectric grease to the electrical Your snowplow is designed to be moved into plugs to maintain the protective coating on the a storage location using your vehicle and plow terminals.

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: Straight Blade Hydraulic Unit Cover-Remove And Replace

    MAINTENANCE STRAIGHT BLADE HYDRAULIC UNIT Washer COVER – REMOVE AND REPLACE Snowplow Attached to Vehicle Hairpin 1. Lower the blade to the ground. Place the Cable Cotter control in FLOAT, fully collapsing lift ram. Turn Boot the control OFF. 2. Remove the two hairpin cotters, washers and pins attaching the lift arm to the lift frame.
  • Page 81 MAINTENANCE Snowplow Not Attached to Vehicle Washer 1. Tilt the lift frame forward to create slack in the lift chains. On the driver-side lift chain, mark Hairpin the link attaching it to the lift arm. Cotter 2. Unhook the driver-side lift chain from the lift Cable arm, remove the slack and hook the chain Boot...

  • Page 82: 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 "Annual WARNING Fluid Change" under "Hydraulic System" in the Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 83: Postseason Maintenance

    • Be sure lift ram is fully collapsed so the rod is not exposed. (Not required for HTS™ blades.) POSTSEASON MAINTENANCE • Apply general purpose petroleum grease...

  • Page 84: Maintenance And Adjustment

    Plates Pivot injury. Bolt Your WESTERN ® snowplow is designed for rugged, dependable service. Though, like the vehicle on which it is mounted, it needs regular 2. Make sure all electrical connections including care and maintenance.
  • Page 85 4. Replace the cutting edge when it is worn to 6. Blade Finish: If the powder-coated fi nish is the bottom of the blade. nicked or scratched, repair the surface and paint with WESTERN red or black paint in ® MVP PLUS™ Cutting Edge: To equalize aerosol or quart can.

  • Page 86: Mvp Plus™ Cutting Edge Wear And Leveling Adjustment Procedure

    MAINTENANCE MVP PLUS™ CUTTING EDGE WEAR and 4. Place blade wings in scoop position on the ground with no tension on lift chains. LEVELING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 5. Remove the rear pushbeam to T-frame After the snowplow has been installed on the fasteners.
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE 6. Select the hole in the rear of the T-frame that Raise and lower the blade several times. The is best aligned with the rear hole in the push cutting edge should be contacting the level beam and reinstall the rear fasteners. Tighten surface across the full length of the cutting all four fasteners to 250 ft-lb.

  • Page 88: Hydraulic System

    MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1. With the UltraMount 2 system attached to the ® vehicle, activate the control. Fluid Level 2. For straight blades, any angle will do, but for MVP PLUS and WIDE-OUT blades, move CAUTION blade wings to fully retracted (vee) position. Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic 3.
  • Page 89 5. Remove the fi ll plug. of the fi ll hole and replace the fi ll plug. 6. HTS™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to within For fl uid recommendations see the following 2-1/2" from the top of the fi ll hole and replace "Annual Fluid Change"...

  • Page 90: Annual Fluid Change

    MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change 4. HTS Blades and Straight Blades: Remove the hydraulic unit cover as described in the Blade Drop Speed Adjustment procedure in CAUTION the Operating Your Snowplow section. Change the fl uid at the beginning of each plowing season.
  • Page 91 MAINTENANCE illustrations and Hydraulic Hose or Fitting Hose Routing for HTS™ Blades Replacement instructions.) 9. Manually angle the blade fully in each direction To Lift to remove fl uid from the angle rams. Do not Ram Base allow the hose(s) from the extending ram or...
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE Hose Routing for Straight Blades Hose Routing for MVP PLUS™ Blades To Lift Ram To DS Rod (Front) Driver-Side Hose To DS Base (Rear) Passenger-Side Hose To PS Base (Rear) Lift Ram Hose To PS Rod (Front) Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 93 MVP PLUS and WIDE-OUT blades must be in the fully retracted (vee) position. With To DS Wing the lift ram fully retracted, fi ll the reservoir Rod (inside) with WESTERN High Performance ® To Lift Ram Hydraulic Fluid to –40°F (–40°C), or other fl...

  • Page 94: Air Removal - Hts™/Straight Blades

    fi ll plug. replace the fi ll plug. NOTE: Loosen fi ll plug slowly to relieve any HTS™ blades: Fill to within 2-1/2" from the pressure in the reservoir. top of the fi ll hole and replace the plug.

  • Page 95: Air Removal - Mvp Plus Blades

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – MVP PLUS™ Blades 14. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend FLOAT function and manually collapse the and retract the driver-side wing several times. lift ram all the way after each lowering of the With all rams fully retracted, turn the control blade.

  • Page 96: Air Removal - Wide-Out™ Blades

    MAINTENANCE Air Removal – WIDE-OUT™ Blades 13. Turn the control ON. Angle blade fully left and right and raise and lower the snowplow 11. Turn the control ON and completely extend several times. Activate the control FLOAT and retract the driver-side wing several times. function and manually collapse the lift ram all Repeat for the passenger-side wing.

  • Page 97: Hose Or Fitting Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Hose or Fitting Replacement 2. Carefully note hose routing and positions of any protective hose wraps for proper reassembly. WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep 3. Loosen hoses or fi ttings slowly to relieve any 8' clear of blade drop zone. Temperature residual pressure.
  • Page 98 MAINTENANCE Use the following procedure to install SAE Use the following procedure to install O-ring fi ttings in valve block and rams: hydraulic hoses: 1. Turn the jam nut on the fi tting as far back as 1. Screw the fl are nut onto the fi tting fl are and possible.

  • Page 99: Fuse Replacement

    4-amp mini fuses. The vehicle control harness contains two automotive blade-style fuses. The snowplow The straight blade and HTS™ hydraulic unit park/turn power and control power are covered harness systems contain two 4-amp automotive by individual 10-amp fuses. The control fuse is blade-style mini fuses in the 3-solenoid harness "hot"...

  • Page 100: Recycle

    EMERGENCY PARTS/TOOLS We suggest that you keep a WESTERN Emergency Parts Kit (PN 67880 for straight blades, PN 69600 for HTS™ blades, PN 44796-1 for MVP PLUS™ blades and PN 50687 for Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Parts Lists, Mechanic's Guides and service information to assist the qualifi ed mechanic with repair. Western Products 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 102: Harness Diagram - 3-Port, 2-Plug System

    HARNESS DIAGRAMS 3-PORT, 2-PLUG SYSTEM – ALL BLADES CAUTION Factory Vehicle Harness Park/Turn On 2-plug electrical Lamps systems, plug covers shall be used Battery whenever snowplow is Vehicle Headlamps disconnected. Vehicle Vehicle Battery Cable Battery Cable is 12-volt unfused source. Vehicle Control Harness To Snowplow Control Vehicle Lighting...
  • Page 103 NOTES Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00 August 15, 2011...
  • Page 104 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 Western Products.

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