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NOT operate truck and snow plow until
you have read the operating instructions and are
thoroughly familiar with all controls and functions. |
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| 1. |
Unless
otherwise specified, the control levers for operating
the snow wing are set as follows: Pull to raise the wing,
push to lower; the left control is the front or toe of
the wing; and the right control is the outer end or heel
of the wing. |
| 2. |
Inspect
all nuts, bolts, clamps, etc. prior to use. Replace broken
or worn parts immediately. Re-torque loose fittings to
SAE standards. |
| 3. |
Inspect
the cutting edge prior to each use and at various intervals
during the period of use to inspect for wear, loose or
missing fasteners, and breakage. Repair or replace as
needed. Do not attempt to wear cutting edge beyond useable
life to avoid damage to bottom moldboard support structure
(frog). |
| 4. |
When
using the motor grader moldboard in conjunction with the
snow wing make certain that adequate space is allowed
between the motor grader moldboard and the snow wing front
post. Severe damage may result if adequate space is not
allowed. |
| 5. |
Cable
operated wings require that attention be given to the
push bar position when folding the snow wing in for the
transport position. With the telescoping push bar in the
shortest position, additional cylinder stroke and cable
take-up remain available after the push bar comes to rest
against the push bar stop in the rear post. Do not attempt
to tighten the cable more than necessary to hold wing
in place or damage may occur to the hydraulic cylinder
and/or the wing post and cable boom. |
CAUTION!
When
the motor grader is articulated fully to the right
and the snow wing telescoping push bar is extended
to its outermost position and the outer end of the
wing (heel) is lower than the inner end of the wing
(toe) interference may be encountered at the midpoint
of the front wing post. |
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| 6. |
When
actuating the wing into the transport position, it is
important to raise the toe of the wing to its transport
height BEFORE bringing the push bar to rest against
the push bar stop on the rear post. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the snow wing lift mechanism.
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WARNING!
When
transporting snow wing, make certain that the snow
wing moldboard is raised to the decal indicator
line on the front wing post. Interference between
the snow wing moldboard and the tandems may occur
when the motor grader is articulated to the left
if the front of the snow wing is not elevated to
allow the tandems to pass underneath. NOTE: Replace
decal if damaged or removed. |
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| 7. |
A safety retaining chain is provided on the rear post.
The safety chain should be utilized to prevent the sudden
drop from the transport position due to accidental hydraulic
actuation or mechanical failure.
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WARNING!
FAILURE
TO ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN DURING TRANSPORT WILL CAUSE
A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. When parked
or unattended for any period of time the safety
chain should be utilized or the snow wing moldboard
should be grounded to prevent possible damage due
to the settling of hydraulic cylinders. |
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| 8. |
It
is important to keep the front slide mechanism clean and
smooth. A low viscous lubricant (i.e. antifreeze) or dry
spray lubricant should be applied to a clean column tube
before and after each use. Occasionally check the alignment
of the sliding components (column tube, slide and saddle).
Misalignment or damaged parts may affect the smooth operation
of the front wing slide. |
| 9. |
In
order to preserve the chrome plated shafts on hydraulic
cylinders, the hydraulic cylinder should be operated at
least once each day. This is particularly important for
those cylinders that operate in a normally extended position
(e.g. hydraulic rear slide, power reversible plows). This
operation allows oil to penetrate the "pores" of the chrome
to prevent rusting. When storing units for the off season,
insure that hydraulic cylinders are stored in the fully
collapsed position and that all ports, hoses, etc. have
been capped or plugged to prevent the introduction of
moisture and contaminants. |
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Inc. March 1999
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