Fisher Engineering Minute Mount 2 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
June 15, 2022
Lit. No. 41780, Rev. 03
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
CAUTION
Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.

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SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET
Register your snowplow online at www.sherplows.com
Owner Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Dealer Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Model/Year: ___________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Model/Year: _________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Type/Size: ___________________________________________ Weight: ___________ lb/kg
Ballast: No ___ Yes ___ Amount____________lb/kg
Insta‑Act®Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ___________________________________________________
Blade Serial Number (located above Warning/Caution label): ___________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Snowplow Owner Data Sheet ...............................3
Preface ..................................................................7
Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Application Information...........................15
Ballast Requirements .......................................16
Getting to Know Your Snowplow.........................17
Minute Mount®2 System..................................17
Mount Kits ........................................................18
INTENSIFIRE™ Snowplow Headlamps...........18
Cab Controls ....................................................19
Straight Blade Controls.................................20
XtremeV™/XV2™/XLS™ Controls...............21
Accessories and Options ................................... 22
Attaching Snowplow to Vehicle ...........................25
Operating Your Snowplow.................................. 29
Controls........................................................... 29
Straight Blade Hand‑Held Control ............... 29
Straight Blade Joystick Control.....................32
XtremeV/XV2/XLS Hand‑Held Control ....... 36
XtremeV/XV2/XLS Joystick Control ............ 40
FLEET FLEX Electrical System ................... 45
SECURITY GUARD™ System ................. 46
Smooth Stop/Soft Stop ............................. 50
One ‑Touch FLOAT .....................................51
XtremeV Blade Positions .................................52
XV2 Blade Positions ...............................55
XLS Blade Positions........................................ 58
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................61
Anti‑Wear Shoe Adjustment.............................62
Hydraulic System ............................................ 64
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment........................ 65
Scrape Lock Adjustment – HT Series™.......... 66
Transporting Snowplow................................... 69
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice .............70
Plowing Snow...................................................71
General Instructions......................................72
Hard‑Packed Snow.......................................72
Deep Snow ...................................................72
Clearing Driveways .......................................73
Clearing Parking Lots ...................................74
Parking with Snowplow Attached.....................74
Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicle....................74

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Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle
and Storage .......................................................75
Maintenance....................................................... 80
Maintenance Videos ....................................... 80
Preseason Check............................................ 80
In‑Season Maintenance...................................81
Postseason Maintenance.................................82
XtremeV™/XV2™ Cutting Edge Wear and
Leveling Adjustment Procedure..................... 83
Greasing XV2 Pivot Pin Hinge ........................ 84
Aiming Headlamp Beams................................ 85
Hydraulic System .............................................87
Fluid Level.....................................................87
Annual Fluid Change ................................... 89
Hose Routing.............................................91
Air Removal ............................................. 94
Hose or Fitting Replacement ........................97
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses........ 98
Fuse Replacement .......................................... 99
Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices .....100
Vehicle............................................................101
Recycle ..........................................................101
Emergency Parts/Tools..................................102
Troubleshooting..............................................102
Harness Diagram – 3‑Port, 2‑Plug System.......103
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to acquaint
you with the safety information, operation, and
maintenance of your new FISHER®snowplow.
Please read this manual carefully and follow all
recommendations.
Before installing a snowplow, make sure that
your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle
manufacturer's and our required options for
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trouble‑free operation of your snowplow. Keep this
manual accessible. It is a handy reference in case
minor service is required.
Your FISHER snowplow Insta‑Act®hydraulic unit
and blade both have a serial number. Record
these serial numbers on the Snowplow Owner
Data Sheet at the front of this manual to refer to
when necessary.
When service is necessary, bring your snowplow
to your local FISHER outlet. They know your
snowplow best and are interested in your
complete satisfaction.
The illustrations found in this manual represent
typical components. They may not match your
exact installation.
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all Minute Mount®2 applications.
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XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ applications are
called out in the text or under separate headings,
as applicable.

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WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION
LABELS
Become familiar with and inform users about the
warning/caution and serial number labels on the
back of the blade and the instruction label on the
headgear.
NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read,
see your sales outlet.
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
NOTE: Indicates a situation or action that can
lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle
or other property. Other useful information
can also be described.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, that if not avoided, could result
in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.

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SAFETY
Instruction Labels Warning/Caution Label
XL
S™ Blades
Only
(both sides)
Multiple Pinch
Points Label
or

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SAFETY
Code Denition
YY 2‑Digit Year
MM 2‑Digit Month
DD 2‑Digit Day
LL 2‑Digit Location Code
XXXX 4‑Digit Sequential Number
ZZZZZZ 5‑ or 6‑Digit Blade Assembly PN
YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ
Serial Number Label

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SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper installation and operation could cause
personal injury and/or equipment and property
damage. Read and understand labels and the
Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or
making adjustments.
WARNING
Lower the blade when the vehicle is
parked. Temperature changes could
change hydraulic pressure, causing the
blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging
hydraulic components. Failure to do this
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Remove blade assembly before placing
vehicle on hoist.
CAUTION
Read Owner's Manual before operating or
servicing snowplow.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
including the blade and ballast.
The rating label is found on the
driver-side vehicle door
cornerpost.
CAUTION
Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph
(16 km/h).
CAUTION
See your FISHER®outlet for application
recommendations.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h). Further reduce speed
under adverse travel conditions.

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HYDRAULIC SAFETY
• Always inspect hydraulic components and
hoses before using. Replace any damaged or
worn parts immediately.
• If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your
hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood.
FUSES
The FISHER®electrical and hydraulic systems
contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a
problem should occur and fuse replacement
is necessary, the replacement fuse must be
of the same type and amperage rating as the
WARNING
Hydraulic uid under pressure
can cause skin injection injury. If
you are injured by hydraulic uid,
get medical attention immediately.
SAFETY
original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating can
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Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations,
is located in the Maintenance section of this
Owner's Manual.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in
PARK or in gear to prevent others from starting
the vehicle during installation or service.
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on your vehicle or snowplow.
• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure
long hair.
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the
engine, radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.
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SAFETY
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use
gasoline to clean parts. Store only in approved
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CELL PHONES
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of the vehicle. The most important thing you can
do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and
pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate mobile communication equipment such as
cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, or
two‑way radios.
VENTILATION
WARNING
Gasoline is highly ammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open ames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.
Breathing these fumes, even in low
concentrations, can cause death. Never
operate a vehicle in an enclosed area
without venting exhaust to the outside.

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BATTERY SAFETY
SAFETY
NOISE
Airborne noise emission during use is below
70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator.
VIBR ATION
Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed
2.5 m/s2to the hand‑arm or 0.5 m/s2to the whole
body.
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases, which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow ames, sparks, or
lit tobacco to come near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always
cover your face and protect your eyes,
and also provide ventilation.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which
burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing
or replacing any electrical components.

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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 cornerpost
of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight
distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast
may be required to comply with these
requirements. See "Ballast Requirements" in
this section.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
See your FISHER®outlet/website
for specic vehicle application
recommendations before installation.
The eMatch selection system has specic
vehicle and snowplow requirements.
• FISHER eMatch selection system/eMatch
is based on available vehicle capacity for
snowplow equipment on a representative
vehicle equipped with options commonly used
for plowing and with 300 lb (136 kg) of front
seat occupant weight.
• Weights of front seat occupants can be
adjusted above 300 lb (136 kg), but vehicle
with snowplow must not exceed vehicle
GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional
limitations and requirements.
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accessories must comply with published
FISHER recommendations and instructions.
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
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VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear
ballast must be used when necessary to remain
in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as
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If ballast is required, it is important that it be
secured properly behind the rear axle. A ballast
retainer kit (PN 62849) is available from your
FISHER®outlet.
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your FISHER
outlet for the correct amount of ballast
required. Include the weight of the retainer as
part of the ballast requirement. Sand bags are
recommended for use as ballast.
NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight
calculations assume the entire width of the
bed is lled as close to tailgate as possible.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
Minute Mount®2 SYSTEM
The Minute Mount 2 system from
Fisher Engineering continues to set the industry
standard for detachable snowplow design. The
quickest and easiest mounting system available,
the Minute Mount 2 system is twice the mount
because it takes half the time. The Minute Mount 2
system should be installed according to the
instructions supplied. FISHER®outlets are
trained to perform this and other services for your
snowplow.
Most of the snowplow mount can now be removed
easily from the vehicle when it's not being used for
plowing. By removing the headgear, lift arm, and
headlamps every time you remove the snowplow,
you eliminate over 100 lb (45 kg) of weight on the
front suspension and tires resulting in less wear all
year long! This also means improved appearance
of your four‑wheel‑drive or sport/utility vehicle.
Jack
A‑Frame
Lift Arm
Release
Handle
Headlamps
Headgear Vehicle
Mount
Insta‑Act®Hydraulic Unit

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
INTENSIFIRE™ SNOWPLOW
HEADLAMPS
The snowplow headlamps include a set of
INTENSIFIRE dual‑beam halogen headlamps with
combination park and turn signals. A pre‑wired
harness with a plug‑in module requires no
headlamp wire splicing. The headlamps conform to
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
When the electrical plugs are connected, the
vehicle headlamps will automatically switch to the
snowplow headlamps when they are turned ON.
When the electrical plugs are disconnected, the
headlamps will automatically switch to vehicle
headlamps when they are turned ON.
Replacement parts are available through your
local FISHER®outlet.
WARNING
Your vehicle must be equipped with
snowplow headlamps and directional lights.
MOUNT KITS
Fisher Engineering has designed a mount kit for
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vehicle models, the kits are not interchangeable.
The mount kit fastens to the vehicle frame. It is
engineered to provide the primary connecting
points between the snowplow assembly and the
vehicle. The weight of the Minute Mount®2 system
is distributed to the frame of your vehicle by the
pushplates.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
CAB CONTROLS
FISHER®snowplows come equipped with one
of two special controls: the Fish‑Stik®hand‑held
control or a joystick‑style control.
The XtremeV™ and XV2™ snowplow controls
allow you to go from a V‑plow, to a scoop, to a
standard straight‑blade snowplow, all at the touch
of a button or with a single lever movement.
The XLS™ snowplow controls allow you to go
from an extra wide snowplow, to a scoop, to a
standard straight‑blade snowplow, all at the touch
of a button.
The vehicle ignition (key) switch controls a fused
circuit that powers your cab control directly from
the battery. The control is backlit, which will
illuminate when the vehicle is turned to ACC or
ON. The ON/OFF button on the cab control allows
you to turn OFF the control and prevent snowplow
movement even when the ignition switch is ON.
The control ON/OFF button serves as an
emergency stop if required.
Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position. The control backlight will
illuminate. Press the ON/OFF button on the control.
The power indicator light glows red, indicating the
control is ON. The power indicator light glows red
whenever the control and the vehicle ignition switch
are both ON and the electrical connections to the
snowplow are completed.
All controls are protected by a replaceable fuse
located in the under hood snowplow electrical
system. See "Fuse Replacement" in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of
the blade, always turn the control OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
power indicator light will turn OFF.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
Straight Blade Controls with FLEET FLEX System
Straight Blade
Hand-Held Control
Straight Blade
Joystick Control
ON/OFF Button
(emergency stop)
ON/OFF Switch
(emergency stop)
Power Indicator
Light (red)

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XtremeV™, XV2™ & XLS™ Snowplow Controls with FLEET FLEX System
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
Fish-Stik®
Hand-Held Control
Joystick Control
ON/OFF Button
(emergency stop)
ON/OFF Switch
(emergency stop)
Power Indicator
Light (red)