Snowplow Installation Instructions - Western Products

1 SnowplowInstallation InstructionsWESTERN Products , BOX 245038, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-9538 Lit. No. 62639 October 5, 2001 CAUTIONSee your Western outlet for applicationrecommendations. The Selection List hasspecific vehicle and Snowplow requirements. CAUTIONRead this document before installing DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, document supersedes all editions with an earlier OF CONTENTSSAFETYG eneral Safety .. 1 Battery Safety .. 1 Torque Chart .. 1 MOUNT INSTALLATIONA-Frame .. 2 Rubber flap .. 3 Stand.

2 3 Lift Frame .. 4 Center Deflector .. 4 Rubber Deflector .. 4 Blade Guide Assembly .. 6 Lift Channel, Hydraulic Unit,Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses Assembly .. 6 Light Bracket/Headlamps Assembly .. 10 Hydraulic Unit Wiring Assembly .. 10 Battery Cable Assembly .. 12 Vehicle Harness and Cable Installation .. 13 Mounting the CabCommandHand-Held Control .. 16 Headlamp Harness Installation .. 16 Lit. No. 62639 October 5, 2001 OPERATIONAL TEST AND ADJUSTMENTSF illing the Hydraulic Unit .. 17 Blade Drop Speed Adjustment.

3 18 Final Inspection .. 18 Coupling Lug Height Check .. 18 Vehicle Lighting Check .. 191 Lit. No. 62639 October 5, 2001 NOTE: Identifies tips, helpful hints andmaintenance information the owner/operatorshould CAUTIONR efer to the current selection list for minimumvehicle recommendations and SAFETYRead these Installation Instructions and the labels onthe Snowplow before installing or operating thesnowplow. WARNINGI ndicates a potentially hazardous situation that,if not avoided, could result in death or seriouspersonal injury.

4 CAUTIONRead Instructions before assembling. Boltsshould be finger tight until instructed to tightenaccording to the torque chart. Use standardmethods and practices when attachingsnowplow including wearing safety glassesduring cutting, drilling and Fastener Torque Chart ( )SizeSAEG rade 2 SAEG rade 5 SAEG rade 81/4-205/16-183/8-163/8-247/16-141/2-139 /16-125/8-113/4-107/8-91-861119243045669 3150202300918314650751101502503785831328 466875115165225370591893 Metric Grade ( )SizeTorqueSizeTorqueM 6M 8M 10M 12M 14M 16717356095155 These torque values apply to mount assembly fastenersexcept those noted in the SAFETY CAUTIONB atteries normally produce explosive gases,which can cause personal injury.

5 Therefore, donot allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to comenear the battery. When charging or workingnear a battery, always cover your face andprotect your eyes, and also provide contain sulfuric acid that burns skin,eyes and the battery before removing orreplacing any electrical CHART CAUTIONI ndicates a situation that, if not avoided, couldresult in damage to product or No. 62639 October 5, 2001A-FRAME1. Lay both wings face down (on cardboard) next toeach Push the blade wings together so that the holes inthe hinges are aligned.

6 (See Figure 1.)3. Insert the A-frame hinges between the blade wingsso that the holes in the A-frame hinges are alignedwith the blade wing hinges. (See Figure 1.)4. Insert the pivot pin through the hinges of the bladewings and the A-frame. (See Figure 1.)NOTE: Greasing the pin before inserting it,rotating the A-frame from side to side, andlifting the blade wing ends off the floor will helpto insert the INSTRUCTIONS5. Install a 1/4" x 2" spring pin after inserting the pivotpin through all the Position the rod ends of the two rams (found inhydraulics box) to the brackets on each of the the rod end of each ram to the blade with a1" x 4" rivet installed from the top down and a5/32"cotter Swing the A-frame to one the threaded ports are facing away from theA-frame and position the base end of a ram into thechannel on the side of the 1" x 4" rivet from the top down and securewith a cotter pin.

7 Remove the pipe plugs from thethreaded Swing the A-frame to the other side and repeat step7 to connect the other ram to the Insert the 3/8" x 1-1/2" U-bolt through the end link ofthe the ends of the U-bolt into the holes in thenose plate of the A-frame and secure with locknuts.(See Figure 2.)Figure 2 ChainU-Bolt3/8" NutSpring PinPivot PinHingesWingsA-FrameFigure 1 NOTE: The top of the chain will be attached tothe lift channel at a later No. 62639 October 5, 2001 Installation INSTRUCTIONS5/8" X 2"StandLock Pin& 3/16" Linchpin3/8" X 2" Bolt9/16" OD SpacerA-FrameCenterBarsStandFigure 4 Passenger SideMounting PlateWeldmentFigure 3 MVP Cutting EdgeMVP Base AngleRubber FlapDriver SideMounting PlateWeldment1/2" x 1-3/4"Carriage Bolts1/2" Locknut1/2"Washer1/2" x 2-1/2"Cap Screw1/2" WasherRUBBER FLAPNOTE.

8 The rubber flap can not be installed unlessthe plow is attached to vehicle and in the raisedposition OR raised in a different manner to provideaccess to both front and rear of the cutting Using four 1/2" x 1-3/4" carriage bolts and 1/2"locknuts, install one mounting plate weldment tothe back of each cutting edge. (See Figure 3.)2. Adjust wings so that they are in line with each otheror slightly forward in the scoop Place 1/2" washer on 1/2" x 2-1/2" cap screw andinsert cap screw into a hole in the rubber flap .

9 Therubber flap is mounted with the longest edge facingthe rubber flap against rear inside surface of themounting plate weldments and align holes in flapand the cap screw through the hole in the backplate of the mounting bracket. Add 1/2" washer and1/2" locknut. Tighten locknut until washer slightlydeforms the rubber flap Insert the second 1/2" cap screw through the rubberflap and mounting plate weldment using the samewasher and locknut assembly as mentioned (Refer to Figure 4 for steps 1-6.)1. Position the stand next to the center bars of theA-frame with the long slot towards the rear or backof the Insert the 9/16" outside diameter spacer into the topend of the long slot in the Holding the spacer in place with a finger, insert thestand between the A-frame center bars and alignthe spacer with the small hole in the center Secure the spacer with a 3/8" x 2" bolt and Hold the stand perpendicular to the A-frame.

10 Alignthe short slot in the stand with the large hole in thecenter bars, and insert the 5/8" x 2" stand lock with a 3/16" Tip the Snowplow assembly into the No. 62639 October 5, 2001 Installation INSTRUCTIONSC enterDeflectorTop of Pivot PinA-frameFigure 6 Edges are alignedFigure 75/8" X 2-1/4"Clevis Pin (Insert Towards Center)Lift FrameSide Angle1/2" X " Stand Pin& 3/16" Linchpin5/8" X 2" Stand Lock Pin & 3/16" LinchpinStandA-frameStandLugsA-frameLugs Figure 5 LIFT FRAME1. Lay the lift frame on the floor with the curve facingupwards and the ends of the side anglespositioned next to the rear (wide end) of theA-frame.