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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. |
The
front wing post is equipped with a safety chain to prevent
the toe of the wing from dropping below the ground line
and should be adjusted as the cutting edge wears. The
"toe" (leading edge) of the cutting edge has been mitered
to help prevent the blade from digging in. This will assist
in minimizing the chance of the wing moldboard rising
rapidly and unexpectedly and striking the cab. This may
occur at any speed if the wing moldboard catches an immovable
object or if the toe digs into the dirt, blacktop, etc. |
| 5. |
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. |
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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| 6. |
When
actuating the snow wing to its transport position, special
attention should be paid to the following items:
• If
truck is equipped with duplex/floatation tires on the
front axle, it is important to raise the toe of the
wing moldboard to its transport height prior to raising
the heel to its resting position.
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WARNING!
FAILURE
TO RAISE THE TOE FIRST MAY CAUSE THE WING MOLDBOARD
TO BE STRUCK BY THE TIRE UPON A RIGHT HAND TURN.
THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE OR ACCIDENT. |
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| 6.
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• If the wing is a cable operated wing, it is important
to raise the toe of the wing moldboard to its transport
height prior to raising the heel to its resting position.
• If the wing is a direct hydraulic wing, insure
that all port reliefs on the heel (outer end) control
valve are functioning.
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CAUTION!
DO
NOT APPLY MORE PRESSURE THAN NECESSARY TO HOLD WING
IN PLACE IN THE TRANSPORT POSITION. SUCH OVERTIGHTENING
MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER,
CABLE, and WING POST, OR CABLE BOOM RESULTING IN
A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. |
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| 7. |
A
standard buffer brace stop is provided on the rear wing
post. IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the installer
of the snow wing to insure that the buffer brace stop
is positioned to most effectively perform its task.
The stop may not be effective in all cases due to length
of wing vs. length of cab. In these situations alternative
stops must be employed.
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| 8. |
The
snow wing buffer brace may be manually or hydraulically
raised or lowered. The upper positions are designed for
benching operations and should not be used in normal shoulder
plowing. The lower positions are designed for shoulder
plowing. The ideal position for the buffer brace is to
be as parallel to the ground line as possible. |
| 9. |
Falls¨
Snow Wings may require frequent lubrication of the front
slide/saddle mechanism. The environment in which the snow
wings are operated will dictate the type and frequency
of lubrication. It is recommended that a low viscosity
lubricant or a Teflon impregnated lubricant be utilized. |
| 10. |
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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