Maintenance And Adjustment - Western HTS Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep
8' clear of blade drop zone. Temperature
changes could change hydraulic pressure,
causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or
damaging hydraulic components. Failure
to do this could result in serious personal
injury.
Your WESTERN ® snowplow is designed for
rugged, dependable service. Though, like the
vehicle on which it is mounted, it needs regular
care and maintenance.
Check the following before and frequently during
the plowing season:
1. Make sure all fasteners, mounting bolts and
hydraulic connections are tight. Pay particular
Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 00
MAINTENANCE
attention to pivot plate fasteners and the
1" pivot bolt.
Pivot Plate
Fasteners
Pivot
Plates
2. Make sure all electrical connections including
grounds are clean, tight, free of rust or
corrosion and are coated with dielectric grease.
3. Check all plugs and seals for hydraulic fl uid
leaks. Repair as necessary.
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Pivot
Bolt
August 15, 2011