Operating Falls Truck Mounted Snow Wings

DO NOT operate truck and snow plow until you have read the operating instructions and are thoroughly familiar with all controls and functions.

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 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.

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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
7. 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.
8. If the wing is a direct hydraulic wing, insure that all port reliefs on the heel (outer end) control valve are functioning.
• 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.
  
  
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.