Fisher Minute Mount 2 system User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
November 1, 2016
Lit. No. 43894, Rev. 02
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
Blades..............................................................18
HT Series™/SD Series/HD2™ ....................19
HDX™/MC Series/XtremeV™......................20
XV2™/XLS™ Series.....................................21
A‑Frame/T‑Frame........................................... 22
Straight Blade A‑Frames............................. 22
XLS A‑Frame............................................... 22
XtremeV/XV2 T‑Frame/Push Assembly...... 22
Headgear ........................................................ 22
Weights Table...................................................23
Mount Kits........................................................24
INTENSIFIRE™ Snowplow Headlamps...........24
Insta‑Act®Hydraulic Units................................25
System Capacity...........................................27
Pump Motor Specications ...........................27
Cab Controls....................................................28
Accessories and Options ................................... 30
Attaching Snowplow to Vehicle.......................... 34
Operating Your Snowplow...................................37
Controls............................................................37
FLEET FLEX Electrical System................... 46
SECURITY GUARD™ System..................47
Smooth Stop/Soft Stop..............................51
One‑Touch FLOAT.....................................52
V‑Plow Blade Positions............................53
XLS Blade Positions........................................ 56
Snowplow Headlamp Check........................... 59
Antiwear Shoe Adjustment.............................. 60
Hydraulic System .............................................62
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment........................ 63
Scrape Lock Adjustment – HT Series™.......... 64
Transporting Snowplow....................................67

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Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice ............ 68
Plowing Snow.................................................. 69
General Instructions.........................................70
Hard Packed Snow.......................................70
Deep Snow ...................................................70
Clearing Driveways.......................................71
Clearing Parking Lots ...................................72
Parking with Snowplow Attached.....................72
Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicle....................72
Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle
and Storage.......................................................73
Maintenance....................................................... 77
Aiming Headlamp Beams................................ 77
Preseason Check.............................................79
Postseason Maintenance................................ 80
Maintenance and Adjustment...........................81
HDX™ Adjustable Attack Angle.......................82
Blade Adjustment..........................................82
Accessories Adjustment .............................. 85
Leveling the HDX or HD2™ A‑Frame ............. 86
Greasing the HDX Pivot Beam.........................87
XtremeV™/XV2™ Cutting Edge Wear and
Leveling Adjustment Procedure..................... 88
Greasing XV2 Pivot Pin Hinge........................ 89
Hydraulic System ............................................ 90
Fluid Level.................................................... 90
Annual Fluid Change ................................... 92
Hose Routing............................................ 94
Air Removal ..............................................97
Hose or Fitting Replacement......................100
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses.......101
Fuse Replacement.........................................103
Vehicle............................................................104
Recycle ..........................................................104
Emergency Parts/Tools..................................104
Troubleshooting..............................................105
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 your vehicle
is equipped with all the vehicle manufacturer's
and our required options for plowing. This will help
ensure protable and 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.
Differences among straight‑blade, HD2™, HDX™,
HT Series™, XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™
applications are called out in the text or under
separate headings, as required.

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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