Model 810, 8611LP & 8611 POWER PLOW ... - Blizzard Plows

1 Model 810, 8611LP & 8611 POWER PLOW SnowplowsInstallation Instructions & Owner's ManualOctober 1, 2014 Lit. No. B64089, Rev. 11 This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date. CAUTIONRead this document before operating or servicing snowplow. CAUTIONRead this document before installing the snowplow. CAUTIONSee your Blizzard sales outlet/Web site for specific vehicle application recommendations before installation. The Undercarriage Selection Guide has specific vehicle and snowplow requirements. A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLCLit. No. B64089, Rev. 11 2 October 1, 2014 Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced snowplow available! The POWER PLOW snowplow is clearing new trails for innovative design, rugged durability, quality craftsmanship and superior performance. Our innovative products are tested all over the manual provides safety, operation and maintenance information for your new Blizzard snowplow.

2 To keep your snowplow in good condition, read and understand this manual and follow its recommendations. Failure to do so may affect your warranty service is necessary, your local Blizzard distributor knows your snowplow best. Contact your Blizzard outlet for maintenance, service or any other assistance you may you have not already done so, please visit to register your new POWER PLOW No. B64089, Rev. 11 3 October 1, 2014 SAFETY INFORMATION ..4 VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION ..7 Vehicle Application Recommendations ..7 Ballast Requirements ..7 OPER ATION ..8 UNPACKING & INSPECTION ..9 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..10 MOLDBOARD & A FRAME ASSEMBLY ..12 ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS ..18 General System Schematics ..18 Hydraulic Valve & Hose Port Guide ..19 Harness Plugs ..20 Electrical Installation Snowplow Side.

3 21 Electrical Schematics Snowplow Side ..22 Electrical Installation Vehicle Side ..24 Electrical Schematics Vehicle Side ..26 TABLE OF CONTENTSPOWER HITCH SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS ..30 TESTING YOUR ..34 Maintenance Table ..34 Removing Snowplow from Storage ..34 Lifting ..34 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..35 TROUBLESHOOTING ..36 PARTS LISTS ..38 Moldboard & Wing Parts 810 & 8611 Models .. 38 Moldboard & Wing Parts 8611LP Model ..41A Frame & Pivot Beam Parts All Models ..43 POWER Unit Parts All Models ..46 Headlamps & Control Parts All Models ..48 Accessories and Kits All Models ..50 Lit. No. B64089, Rev. 11 4 October 1, 2014 SAFETY DEFINITIONSNOTE: Indicates a situation or action that can lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle or other property. Other useful information can also be AND INSTRUCTION LABELSB ecome familiar with and inform users about the warning and instruction labels on the back of the : If labels are missing or cannot be read, see your sales WARNINGI ndicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.

4 CAUTIONI ndicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Kickstand must be lowered, with kickstand pin seated in lower hole on pivot beam. Slowly drive vehicle forward until pushbeam receiver mount points contact A-frame mount bushings. Turn POWER HITCH OPERATION switch (on plow control) to "ON" position. Connect plow and vehicle electrical harnesses. Connect weather caps together. Raise plow. Lower kickstand until kickstand pin is seated in lower hole on pivot beam. Lower plow on flat, level surface. Turn vehicle ignition off. Remove hitch pins from A-frame and undercarriage. Turn vehicle ignition on. Turn POWER HITCH OPERATION switch (on plow control) to "ON" position. Pull A-frame latch lock pin out and lower A-frame latch over draw pin.

5 Push and hold CONNECT/DISCONNECT switch upward. POWER HITCH arm will engage back of pushbeam and pull plow into pushbeam receiver mount points on vehicle. Insert both hitch pins and secure each with hair pin cotter. Lower POWER HITCH arm to relieve tension on A-frame latch. Raise A-frame latch and lock into position with lock pin. Raise plow. Raise kickstand until kickstand pin seats into upper hole on pivot beam. Push and hold CONNECT/DISCONNECT switch downward. POWER HITCH arm will disengage from behind undercarriage pushbeam and lower. Disconnect plow and vehicle electrical harnesses. Install weather caps. Turn SYSTEM POWER (on plow control) to "OFF" position. Slowly move vehicle backward away from INSTRUCTIONSDISMOUNT INSTRUCTIONSRead Owner's Manual for Complete Owner's Manual for Complete : Keep fingers away from plow and truck mounting : Keep fingers away.

6 POWER HITCH arm raises behind undercarriage PinDrawPinA-Frame Latchrotates clockwiseand hooks ontoDraw PinCONNECT/DISCONNECTPOWER HITCH SwitchAdjustableKickstandAdjustableKicks tandA-FrameMount BushingPushbeamReceiver Mount PointsPOWERHITCH ArmSlowly MoveVehicle ForwardSlowlyMove VehicleBackwardUndercarriagePushbeamCONN ECT/DISCONNECTPOWER HITCH SwitchCONNECT/DISCONNECTPOWER HITCH SwitchPOWERHITCH ArmPOWER HITCH ArmHitchPinKickstand PinKickstand PinAdjustableKickstandKickstand PinSTEP #1 STEP #1 STEP #2 STEP # Patents 5,638,618; 5,899,007; 6,178,669; 6,276,076; 6,393,737; 6,408,549; 6,412,199; 6,442,877; 6,615,513; Canadian and other patents PLOW &SPEEDWING Blades Only(both sides)Lit. No. B64089, Rev. 11 5 October 1, 2014 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSI mproper installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and property damage.

7 Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating or making SAFETY Always inspect hydraulic components and hoses before using. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately. If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or snowplow electrical and hydraulic systems contain several blade style automotive fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating could damage the system and could start a fire. Fuse Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations, is located in the Maintenance section of this Owner's WARNINGL ower the blade when the vehicle is parked. Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic components.

8 Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury. CAUTIONSee your Blizzard outlet for application recommendations. CAUTIONP lowing speed should not exceed 10 mph (16 km/h). CAUTIONT ransport speed should not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). Further reduce speed under adverse travel conditions. CAUTIONRead Owner's Manual before operating or servicing snowplow. WARNINGR emove blade assembly before placing vehicle on hoist. WARNINGThe driver shall keep bystanders clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between vehicle and blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade. A moving or falling blade could cause personal injury. WARNINGYou can die or be seriously injured. Keep hands and feet away from hitch mechanism and snowplow blade when operating the POWER HITCH arm. The action of the arm moves the snowplow toward the vehicle and into position for proper attachment.

9 WARNINGTo prevent accidental movement of the blade, always turn the control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. The POWER indicator light will turn OFF. WARNINGH ydraulic fluid under pressure can cause skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, get medical attention immediately. WARNINGDo not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the blade and ballast. The rating label is found on the driver side vehicle door No. B64089, Rev. 11 6 October 1, 2014 PERSONAL SAFETY Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle during installation or service. Wear only snug-fitting clothing while working on your vehicle or snowplow. Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long hair. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.

10 Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine, radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes. Always have a fire extinguisher handy, rated BC for flammable liquids and electrical AND EXPLOSIONBe careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline to clean parts. Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or PHONESA driver's first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communication equipment such as cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers or two way SAFETYNOISEA irborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) for the snowplow snowplow vibration does not exceed m/s2 to the hand arm or m/s2 to the whole WARNINGV ehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.