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Introduction
Whenever service is necessary, your local dealer knows
your plow best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Return your snow plow to your local dealer
for Maintenance service or any other assistance you may
require. If you are unable to do so, this trouble Shooting
Guide should help you determine the problem. Before
attempting the servicing of your plow, you should possess
good mechanical abilities and a total understanding of the
mechanism.
PLEASE: Before calling parts and service personnel be
certain that:
1. You have read this guide carefully and are certain
that all of the suggestions pertaining to your problem
have been attempted.
2. You should have the following information available.
A. Date snow plow was originally installed.
B. A-Frame Serial Number.
C. Blade Model Number.
D. Blade Serial Number.
This information should be recorded on page 2 of this
Owners Manual.
Trouble Shooting
General Quick Reference
1. Check oil level in hydraulic system reservoir.
2. Check for external leakage at cylinders, hoses and
power unit.
CAUTION
First read all warning instruction, the safety
messages, and directions before attempting any
adjustments or repairs to your unit!
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade will not angle Hydraulic fluid level low See Maintenance section
Crossover pressure relief valve setting too low Refer to dealer
Angle cylinder binding or bent Refer to dealer
Crossover relief valve sticking or stuck Refer to dealer
Faulty skid loader valve Refer to skid loader dealer
Unit angles very
slowly
Hydraulic fluid level low See Maintenance section
Crossover relief valve sticking or stuck Refer to dealer
Crossover relief valve pressure setting too low Refer to dealer
Improper oil viscosity for outside air temperature, unit
not at normal operating temperature
See Maintenance section
Damaged cylinder Refer to dealer
Cylinder packing improperly torqued or dry Refer to dealer
Faulty skid loader valve Refer to skid loader dealer
Unit angles in one
direction only
Crossover relief valve sticking or stuck Refer to dealer
Crossover relief valve pressure setting too low Refer to dealer
Angle cylinder binding Refer to dealer
Faulty skid loader valve Refer to skid loader dealer
Unit does not hold
angle.
Note: This problem is
usually noted when
pushing snow or
when plow is being
transported.
Crossover relief valve pressure setting too low Refer to dealer
Crossover relief valve sticking or stuck Refer to dealer
Snow too heavy / wet Take smaller passes
Faulty skid loader valve Refer to skid loader dealer
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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