Buyers SnowDogg HDII Series User manual

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CONTENTS
WELCOME.......................................................................... 2
Plow Registration .......................................................... 2
SnowDogg®Plow Owner Information........................... 3
WARNINGS ........................................................................ 4
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE .................................. 5
MOUNTING ........................................................................ 6
STRAIGHT BLADE PLOW OPERATION............................... 7
Straight Blade Controls ................................................. 7
V Blade Plow Operation ............................................... 10
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 14
Preparing Your Plow for Storage ................................. 14
Preparing Your Plow for the Season............................ 14
Preparing Your Truck for the Season........................... 15
In-Season Maintenance............................................... 16
SNOW PLOW OPERATION................................................ 18
Transporting Your Plow ............................................... 18
Plow Smart .................................................................. 19
Tactics for Effective Plowing ....................................... 19
Windrowing ............................................................... 19
Backdragging............................................................ 20
Stacking.................................................................... 20
Other Tips ................................................................. 20
COMMON SERVICE/MAINTENANCE ITEMS .................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 23
Lighting/Electrical ....................................................... 23
General Hydraulics ...................................................... 23
Straight Blade.............................................................. 25
V Plow .......................................................................... 26

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WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of a SnowDogg®Plow. You have joined a rapidly growing community of Contractors,
Maintenance Professionals, Municipalities, and Property Owners who are all in on one little secret: When it comes to Snow
and Ice removal, Nothing Works Like a Dogg™.
Use this manual to get to know the features of your plow, and optimize its operation. With proper use, care, and maintenance
you can expect your plow to work hard for years to come. When you do need additional support, you can trust your local
SnowDogg®dealer who has firsthand knowledge of your plow and your local conditions. Buyers Products is proud to partner
with the hardest-working dealers in the industry.
PLOW REGISTRATION
Be sure to register your plow at www.SnowDogg.com, where you can also find installation instructions, technical specs, and
full parts diagrams. Required information is detailed on the next page.

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SNOWDOGG®PLOW OWNER INFORMATION
Record your plow and installation information here. This information can be used when you register your plow at
www.SnowDogg.com. Registration is required to activate your two year warranty and allows us to reach you with updates and
valuable technical information.
Name: ____________________________
Company: _________________________
Address: __________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Fax: ______________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Purchased From: ____________________
Purchase Date: _____________________
REGISTRATION DATA SHEET
OWNER’S INFORMATION
REGISTER YOUR PLOW AT WWW.SNOWDOGG.COM TO ACTIVATE YOUR TWO YEAR WARRANTY.
Plow Model: ________________________
Plow Serial#: _______________________
HPU Serial #: _______________________
Truck Model: _______________________
Truck Year: _________________________

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WARNINGS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully before operating this snowplow.
WARNING
Make sure plow is properly attached and secured before
moving vehicle.
WARNING
Do not move plow while servicing or place any part of your
body between or under plow parts while moving plow.
WARNING
When transporting, position plow so as not to block driver
line of sight or plow headlights.
WARNING
DO NOT move the blade or exceed 50 MPH when trans-
porting the plow.
WARNING
DO NOT plow at speeds in over of 14 mph.
WARNING
Always lower blade and power off controller when vehi-
cle is not in use.
WARNING
Always follow the vehicle manufacturers recommendations
relating to snowplow installation.
WARNING
When using on a vehicle with air bags, DO NOT tamper
with, disable or remove any components related to the
operation of the air bags.
WARNING
When using on a vehicle with air bags, DO NOT tamper
with, disable or remove any components related to
the operation of the air bags. Vehicles equipped with
air bags are designed such that the air bags will be
activated in a frontal collision equivalent to hitting a
solid barrier (such as a wall) at approximately 14 mph
or more, or, roughly speaking, a frontal perpendicular
collision with a parked car or truck of similar size at
approximately 28 mph or more. Careless or high speed
driving while plowing snow, which results in vehicle
decelerations equivalent to or greater than the air bag
deployment threshold described above, could deploy
the air bag.

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IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE
The Snow Plow Selector at www.SnowDogg.com is for reference only. All calculations are based upon the best available
information including vehicle curb weights, and truck geometry. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the Front
Gross Axle Weight Rating (FGAWR), Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR), and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) are not
exceeded with the plow and ballast mounted.
Vehicle application recommendations are based on the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's stated gross vehicle and axle weight
ratings (found on the driver-side door corner post of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. In some
cases, rear ballast may be required to comply with these requirements.
• In some cases, there may be additional limitations and requirements.
• Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or snowplow accessories are
installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available capacity exists, the actual vehicle as configured must be weighed.

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DISMOUNTED PLOWMOUNTED PLOW
10.5 - 11.0
PIN HEIGHT
PROP STAND
ADJUSTABLE
FOOT
CHAIN LIFT
PROP
STAND
ADJUSTABLE
FOOT
Mounting
1. Check that the pins are fully retracted. The foot pedal should
be pushed towards the truck and will lock in the retracted
position.
2. Drive in to the plow so that the cross bar on the mount
engages with the receiver notch on the plow.
3. Pull the foot pedal away from the truck to release the pins.
4. Push up on the lift frame to engage the pins. The gold pin
will be visible to verify full connection. Insert the lock pin (or
padlock) through the foot pedal and pedal linkage.
5. Push the prop foot down and rotate up to the stowed
position.
6. Connect both the lighting & hydraulic connectors.
Dismounting
1. Put the plow in float by holding the down button for 1 second.
2. Press down on the chain lift to retract the lift cylinder. The
chain must have slack for ease of plow removal.
3. Pull the prop stand up and rotate the prop down to the
deployed position. Adjust the foot extension as necessary to
support the plow at the truck height.
4. Push on the foot pedal and raise the lift frame
simultaneously. The pins will retract and the lift frame will
rotate forward to rest on the lift frame prop.
5. Disconnect the lighting and hydraulic connectors
6. Back away from the snowplow.
Find installation and mounting videos at www.SnowDogg.com

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STRAIGHT BLADE PLOW OPERATION
Straight Blade Controls
SnowDogg®straight blade plows feature a simple and
intuitive “one-button-per-function” control design to keep
operation simple and intuitive.
ON/OFF BUTTON (POWER)
RIGHT
LOGO (INDICATOR LIGHT)
LEFT
DOWN
UP
Soft Stop
The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a
smooth stop. The feature results in smoother operation and
decreased wear on your plow components.
On/Off
Press the POWER button to turn the control on or off. The in-
dicator light should illuminate. The controller will automatically
turn off after 20 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
Maneuvering the Plow
Press the following buttons to get the desired responses.
Plow operations will time out after approximately 3 seconds
to prevent excessive current draw.
FUNCTION OPERATION
UP Press UP to raise the plow.
DOWN Press DOWN to lower the plow.
FLOAT
Press DOWN for over a second to engage the plow in
FLOAT mode. FLOAT should always be used when
plowing. FLOAT helps reduce loading on the lift frame
and chain mechanism. It also allows the plow to
follow the contour of the road. Press the UP button to
immediately cancel FLOAT mode.
LEFT Press the LEFT button to angle the plow LEFT by
extending the passenger side angle cylinder.
RIGHT Press the RIGHT button to angle the plow RIGHT by
extending the driver side angle cylinder.
User Settings
There are a variety of additional user settings available for
the controller. Please see the instructions on page XX for
additional details.
Fig.2 SnowDogg®Straight Blade Plow Controller

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V BLADE PLOW OPERATION
V Blade Controls
SnowDogg®V blade plows feature a simple and intuitive
“one-button-per-function” control design to keep operation
simple and intuitive.
Fig.3 SnowDogg®V Blade Plow Controller
ON/OFF BUTTON (POWER)
VEE
LEFT WING
RETRACT RIGHT WING
RETRACT
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT WING
EXTEND
RIGHT WING
EXTEND
SCOOP LOGO (INDICATOR LIGHT)
DOWN
UP
Soft Stop
The SOFT STOP feature reduces wear on your plow
components and allows for smoother operation.
On/Off
Press the POWER button to turn the control on or off. The
controller will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if no
buttons are pressed.
Maneuvering the Plow
Press the following buttons to get the desired responses.
Plow operations will time out after approximately 3 seconds
to prevent excessive current draw.
FUNCTION OPERATION
UP Press UP to raise the plow.
DOWN Press DOWN to lower the plow.
FLOAT
Press DOWN for over a second to engage the plow in
FLOAT mode. FLOAT should always be used when
plowing. FLOAT helps reduce loading on the lift frame and
chain mechanism. It also allows the plow to follow the
contour of the road. Press the UP button to immediately
cancel FLOAT mode.
LEFT/
RIGHT IN
Press the IN button that corresponds to the wing of the
plow you want to move IN, to retract the wing toward the
vehicle (V mode).
LEFT/
RIGHT
OUT
Press the OUT button that corresponds to the wing of the
plow you want to move OUT, to extend the wing away
from the vehicle (scoop).
LEFT Press the LEFT button to angle the plow LEFT by
extending the passenger side angle cylinder.
RIGHT Press the RIGHT button to angle the plow RIGHT by
extending the driver side angle cylinder.
SCOOP Press the SCOOP button to extend both wings away from
the vehicle (scoop position).
VPress the V button to retract both wings towards the
vehicle (V position).