Fisher Minute Mount 2 system User manual

Fisher Engineering
August 1, 2001
Lit. No. 26982
Owner's Manual
CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supercedes all editions with an earlier date.

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Owner's Name:
Date Purchase :
Outlet Name: Phone:
Outlet A ress:
Vehicle Mo el/Year:
Plow Mo el/Year*:
Snowplow Type/Size: Weight: lbs/kg
Ballast: No___ Yes___ Amount _______________lbs/kg
Insta-Act® Hy raulic Power Unit Serial Number:
Bla e Serial Number (locate above installation label) _______________________________________________
* The year of manufacture is foun on the bla e size label. The six-character co e shows the last igit of the year
of manufacture as fifth character.
SNOWPLOW OWNER'S DATA SHEET

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This manual has been prepare to acquaint you with
the safety information, operation an maintenance of
your new FISHER® snowplow. Please rea this
manual carefully an follow all recommen ations.
Before installing a snowplow, make sure your vehicle is
equippe with all the vehicle manufacturer's an our
require options for snowplowing. This will help ensure
profitable an trouble-free operation of your snowplow.
Keep this manual accessible. It is a han y reference in
case minor service is require .
Your FISHER® snowplow Insta-Act® hy raulic unit an
bla e both have a serial number. Recor these serial
numbers on the previous page so that you can refer to
it when necessary.
When service is necessary, bring your snowplow to
your local FISHER outlet. They know your snowplow
best an are intereste in your complete satisfaction.
The illustrations foun in this manual represent typical
components. They may not match your exact
installation.
PREFACE

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Table of Contents
Snowplow Owner's Data Sheet ............................................................................................... 2
Preface ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................
Vehicle Application Information .............................................................................................. 8
Getting To Know Your Snowplow ...........................................................................................9
Minute Mount® 2 System .................................................................................................... 9
Blades ................................................................................................................................ 10
Common Attachment Kit .................................................................................................... 9
Peculiar Attachment Kit .................................................................................................... 10
Snowplow Lights .............................................................................................................. 10
Insta-Act® Hydraulic Power Unit ....................................................................................... 11
Controls ............................................................................................................................. 11
Accessories and Options ...................................................................................................... 12
Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle............................................................................................13
Operating Your Snowplow ..................................................................................................... 14
Plowing Snow ......................................................................................................................... 18
Detaching Snowplow and Storage........................................................................................ 20
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 22
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................... 2

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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage if not avoided.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Rea these instructions an labels on the snowplow
before beginning installation.
NOT : Identifies tips, helpful hints and
maintenance information the owner/operator
should know.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
may result in death or serious injury if not
avoided.
WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION
LABELS
Become familiar with an inform users about the
warning labels on the back of the bla e, an the
instruction label on the hea gear.
Release
Handle
(lowered)
Headgear
Jack
Lock
Jack
(lowered)
Connecting
Pin
Attachment
Arm
Push-
plate
Jack
(fully
raised)
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ATTACH
1. Verify that release
handle is lowered. Fully
engage vehicle
pushplates into
attachment arms.
2. Raise release handle,
push headgear toward
vehicle. Verify
connecting pins have
engaged pushplates.
3. Push down on jack
lock while fully raising
jack handle. Verify jack
retaining pin is
engaged.
4. Attach all electrical
connectors.
DETACH
1. Place control in
lower/float position.
2. Push headgear toward
vehicle while lowering
release handle.
3. Detach all electrical
connectors.
27049
WARNING
CAUTION
LOWER BLADE WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED.
REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY BEFORE PLACING VEHICLE
ON HOIST.
DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OR GAWR INCLUDING BLADE
AND BALLAST.
READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR
SERVICING SNOWPLOW.
TRANSPORT SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 45 MPH.
REDUCE SPEED UNDER ADVERSE TRAVEL
CONDITIONS.
PLOWING SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH.
REMOVE SLACK FROM CARRYING CHAIN BEFORE
TRAVELING.
SEE YOUR FISHER OUTLET FOR APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS.
21793
Instruction Label
Warning/Caution Label

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper installation an operation coul cause
personal injury, an /or equipment an property
amage. Rea an un erstan labels an the Owner's
Manual before installing, operating or making
a justments.
PERSONAL SAFETY
lWear only snug-fitting clothing while working on
your vehicle or snowplow.
lDo not wear jewelry or a necktie, an secure long
hair.
lWear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery aci , gasoline, irt an ust.
lAvoi touching hot surfaces such as the engine,
ra iator, hoses an exhaust pipes.
lAlways have a fire extinguisher rate BC han y, for
flammable liqui s an electrical fires.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline
to clean parts. Store only in approve containers away
from sources of heat or flame.
VENTILATION
WARNING
Lower blade when vehicle is parked.
Temperature changes could change hydraulic
pressure, causing the blade to drop
unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic
components. Failure to this could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Remove blade assembly before placing vehicle
on hoist.
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
Read Owner's Manual before operating or
servicing snowplow.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed 45 mph.
Reduce speed under adverse travel conditions.
CAUTION
Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph.
CAUTION
See your FISH R® outlet for application
recommendations.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open flames away
from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up any
spilled gasoline immediately.
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gas. Breathing this gas, even
in low concentrations, could cause death.
Never operate a vehicle in an enclosed area
without venting exhaust to the outside.

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WARNING
Hydraulic oil under pressure can cause skin
injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic
oil, get medical attention immediately.
FUSES
NOT : The FISH R® vehicle control harness
contains two automotive-style fuses. One fuse is
for the snowplow park/turn lamp power and the
other is for the snowplow control power. If a
problem should occur and fuse replacement is
necessary, the replacement fuse should be of the
same value as the original. Installing a fuse of a
larger value could damage the system.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
lAlways inspect hy raulic components an hoses
before using. Replace any amage or worn parts
imme iately.
lIf you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your han
to locate it. Use a piece of car boar or woo .
BATTERY SAFETY
NOISE
Airborne noise emission uring use is below 70 B(A)
for the snowplow operator.
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive gases
which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do
not allow flames, 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 recommen ations are base on the
following:
lThe vehicle with the snowplow installe must
comply with applicable Fe eral Motor Vehicle
Safety Stan ar s (FMVSS).
lThe vehicle with the snowplow installe must
comply with the vehicle manufacturer's state
gross vehicle an axle weight ratings (foun on the
river-si e oor cornerpost of the vehicle) an the
front an rear weight istribution ratio. Rear ballast
may be require to comply with these
requirements.
lFISHER® Kit Selection Guide is base on the
available vehicle capacity for snowplow equipment
using a representative vehicle equippe with
options commonly use for plowing an with
300 lbs. of front seat occupant weight. The weight
of front seat occupant can be a juste above or
below 300 lbs. but vehicle with plow must not
excee vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
lA itional limitations an requirements, such as
special vehicle options an recommen ations or
airbags/lift kits may apply.
lInstallation, mo ification an a ition of
accessories must comply with publishe FISHER®
recommen ations an instructions. Available
capacity ecreases as the vehicle is loa e with
cargo or other truck equipment an /or snowplow
accessories are installe .
lIf there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as configure
must be weighe .
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (a itional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear ballast
must be use when necessary to remain in compliance
with axle ratings an ratios as specifie by the vehicle
manufacturer.
If ballast is require , it is important that it be secure
properly behin the rear axle. A ballast retainer kit is
available.
NOT : The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your FISH R® 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.
CAUTION
See your FISH R® outlet for application
recommendations.
Ballast
Retainer

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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 in ustry stan ar for etachable
snowplow esign. The quickest and easiest mounting
system available, the Minute Mount 2 is twice the
mount because it takes hal the time. The Minute
Mount 2 System shoul be installe accor ing to
instructions supplie . FISHER® outlets are traine to
perform this service an other services for this
snowplow.
Most of the snowplow mount can now be remove
easily from the truck when it's not being use for
plowing. By removing the hea gear, lift arm an lights
every time you remove the plow, you eliminate over
100 lbs. of weight on the front suspension an tires
resulting in less wear all year long! This also means
improve appearance of your four-wheel- rive or sport-
utility vehicle.
BLADES
The FISHER® snowplow incorporates a trip-e ge
esign. When the bla e strikes an obstacle, the lower
e ge trips back, compressing the springs on the back
si e of the bla e. When the obstacle is cleare , spring
tension is release an the e ge is returne to its
normal plowing position. Because the bla e itself
remains upright, plowe snow out in front of the bla e
stays put. A rigi bla e allows you to plow an stack
more snow quickly an easily!
Lift Arm
Headgear
Jack Leg
A-Frame
Lights
Insta-Act Hydraulic
Power nit
Peculiar Attachment
(pushplates)
Release Handle
RD Series
Available in a 7-1/2' wi th, the FISHER RD Series
snowplow is esigne for mi -size an 1/2-ton four-
wheel- rive trucks, as well as full-size sport-utility
vehicles. This snowplow is i eal for homeowners,
small businesses, an light commercial plowing. Steel
Cutting E ge, SnoFoil® Assembly, an Deflectors (steel
an rubber) are sol separately.
HD Series
These popular 8', 8-1/2' an 9' snowplows are the
choice of the plowing professional. Built for the
business of snowplowing, these rugge plows will
withstan the rigors of any an all commercial
applications. Designe for 3/4-ton an 1-ton 4x4
trucks, as well as to ay's new "Super-Duty" vehicles.
Steel Cutting E ge, SnoFoil® Assembly, an Deflectors
(steel an rubber) are sol separately.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
SNOWPLOW LIGHTS
The snowplow lights inclu e a set of rectangular, ual-
beam halogen hea lamps with combination park an
turn signals. They come prewire with a plug-in
harness. These lights conform to Fe eral Motor
Vehicle Safety Stan ar s (FMVSS).
When electrical plugs are connected uring snowplow
mounting, the vehicle hea lamps, when turne on,
automatically switch to the snowplow hea lamps.
When the electrical plugs are disconnected uring
snowplow removal, the snowplow hea lamps
automatically switch back to the vehicle hea lamps.
WARNING
Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow
headlamps and directional lights.
COMMON ATTACHMENT KIT
The common attachment kit is compose of the
A-frame an the hea gear kit.
A-Frame
The A-frame is attache to the bla e assembly with a
centere pivot pin. The pivot pin allows the bla e
assembly to angle left or right 28 egrees, provi ing
excellent snow isplacement. The heavy 1" pivot pin is
shear-proof un er normal operation, assuring a soli
connection.
Headgear Kit
The hea gear kit is compose of the hea gear, linkage
mechanism, lift arm, an jack leg. The hea gear is
connecte to the pushplates, which are mounte
irectly to the vehicle frame. The hea gear also
provi es the mounting framework for the FISHER®
Insta-Act® Hy raulic Power Unit an the lift arm. The lift
cylin er raises an lowers the bla e by moving the lift
arm an lift chain. The jack leg, when lowere ,
supports the snowplow uring an after its removal
from the vehicle.
PECULIAR ATTACHMENT KIT
Fisher Engineering has esigne a peculiar (custom)
attachment kit for most vehicles. Due to the ifferences
between vehicle mo els, the kits are not
interchangeable.
The peculiar attachment kit fastens to the un ersi e of
the vehicle frame. It is engineere to provi e the
primary connecting points between the plow assembly
an the vehicle. The weight of the Minute Mount®
system is istribute to the frame of your vehicle by the
pushplates.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
CONTROLS
The controls are electrically powere through the
ignition (key) switch of your vehicle an are protecte
by a replaceable in-line fuse. The ON/OFF switch
allows you to turn off the control an prevent bla e
movement even when the ignition is on. The ON/OFF
switch serves as an emergency stop when require .
Joystick Solenoid Control
Fish-Stik® Hand-Held Control
INSTA-ACT® HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
The Insta-Act Hy raulic Power Unit elivers a fast an
uniform spee for lifting an angling. It raises the bla e
in approximately 3 secon s an angles si e to si e in
approximately 6 secon s.
The Insta-Act Hy raulic Power Unit's angling gives you
full control of the snowplow from within the cab. Two
single-acting hy raulic cylin ers hol the bla e at the
esire angle.
The Insta-Act Hy raulic Power Unit's valve manifol
inclu es two cushion valves to prevent amage to the
bla e or vehicle if an obstacle is hit at either en of the
bla e. When force against the bla e causes the
pressure in an exten e cylin er to excee set limits,
the cushion valve opens allowing oil to escape an the
cylin er retracts. Oil from the retracting cylin er flows
into the opposite angle cylin er as it exten s.
Pump Motor Specifications
12 volt DC with +/- connection
1750 psi pump relief valve
4000 psi angling relief valve
4.5” dia. 1.04 kw motor
.000477 GAL/REV Pump
Hydraulic Hose SAE 100R
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.
Motor
Breather
Valve Manifold
Reservoir
Drain Plug
Fill Plug
RAISE
LOWER
PWR
R
I
G
H
T
L
E
F
T
R
Indicator
Light
ON/OFF Switch
(Emergency Stop)
Control
Pad
Control Lever
Indicator Light
On/Off Switch
(Emergency Stop)

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SnoFoil® Assembly
A rigi curve extension attache to the top of your
snowplow bla e eflects light snow away from the
win shiel . It improves your plowing visibility an
efficiency. The SnoFoil Assembly bolts onto your
existing bla e an is available for 7-1/2', 8', 8-1/2' an
9' bla es.
Steel Deflector
Keeps fluffy snow from flowing over the top of the
bla e. It fits FISHER® RD, an HD Series bla es.
Easily installe an attractively price .
Rubber Deflector
Attaches to RD an HD Series bla es. The flexible
eflector keeps snow from flowing over the top of the
bla e.
Replaceable Steel Cutting Edge
The cutting e ges are ma e of high carbon steel an
bolt onto the base angle for maximum bla e life.
Cutting e ges are available for RD an HD Series
bla es in 7-1/2', 8', 8-1/2' an 9' sizes. Depen ing on
the bla e series, cutting e ges are 3/8" or 1/2" thick.
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
FISHER® High Performance Hydraulic
Fluid
Improve the performance of your hy raulic systems,
especially in extremely col weather, with FISHER
High Performance Hy raulic Flui . Special anti-wear
an antifoaming a itives keep your system running
longer an smoother.
Antiwear Shoes
These shoes offer maximum protection against bla e
wear. The more the bla e is use , the more important
the shoes become.
Touch-up Paint
FISHER touch-up paint is available to keep your
snowplow protecte from rust.
Minute Mount® System Skid Plates
These off-season inserts for the Minute Mount System
pushplates offer protection by filling an covering the
receiver portion of the pushplates. They also a to
the vehicles off-season appearance.
Emergency Parts Tool Box Kit
This tool box contains necessary service parts to make
many repairs to your plow, on the spot. Along with
these parts the kit contains a knit cap to keep your ears
warm while out in the col an also a quart of FISHER
High Performance Hy raulic Flui .

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ATTACHING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE
WARNING
Inspect snowplow components and bolts for
wear or damage whenever mounting or
removing the snowplow. Worn or damaged
components could allow the snowplow to drop
unexpectedly.
CAUTION
Never use a finger to check an alignment. If
the snowplow moves, your finger could be
crushed.
ATTACHING SNOWPLOW
WARNING
Keep 8' clear of the blade drop zone when it is
being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand
between the vehicle and blade or directly in
front of blade. If the blade hits you or drops on
you, you could be seriously injured.
NOT : The blade must be in the straight position
when mounting or removing the snowplow.
Attaching Steps:
1. Verify that the release han le is lowere , which
insures that the connecting pins are fully extracte .
Drive the vehicle forwar to fully engage the
vehicle pushplates into attachment arms of the
mount.
2. Raise the release han le, which allows the spring-
loa e connecting pins to engage the attaching
arms when aligne . Push the hea gear towar the
vehicle. In oing so, the connecting pins an the
pushplate holes align to each other allowing
connection. Verify that both the connecting pins
have fully engage the pushplate.
3. Push own on the jack lock an fully raise the
jackleg until you hear the au ible click of the
retaining pin engaging the jackleg. Push own on
the jack leg to confirm the pin engagement.
4. Attach all electrical connectors.
Release
Handle
(lowered)
Headgear
Jack
Lock
Jack
(lowered)
Connecting
Pin
Attachment
Arm
Push-
plate
Jack
(fully
raised)
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ATTACH
1. Verify that release
handle is lowered. Fully
engage vehicle
pushplates into
attachment arms.
2. Raise release handle,
push headgear toward
vehicle. Verify
connecting pins have
engaged pushplates.
3. Push down on jack
lock while fully raising
jack handle. Verify jack
retaining pin is
engaged.
4. Attach all electrical
connectors.
DETACH
1. Place control in
lower/float position.
2. Push headgear toward
vehicle while lowering
release handle.
3. Detach all electrical
connectors.
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Release
Handle
(lowered)
Headgear
Jack
Lock
Jack
(lowered)
Connecting
Pin
Attachment
Arm
Jack
(fully
raised)

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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
DRIVING AND PLOWING ON SNOW
AND ICE
CAUTION
Drinking then driving or plowing is very
dangerous. Your reflex, perceptions,
attentiveness and judgement can be affected
by even a small amount of alcohol. You can
have a serious or even fatal collision if you
drive after drinking. Please, do not drink and
then drive or plow.
Refer to vehicle owner's manual instructions for riving
in snow an ice con itions. Remember when you rive
on snow or ice, your wheels will not get goo traction.
You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more
ifficult an you will nee longer braking istance.
Wet an har packe snow or ice offers the worst tire
traction. It is very easy to lose control. You will have
ifficulty accelerating. If you o get moving, you may
have poor steering an ifficult braking which can
cause you to sli e out of control.
Here are some tips for riving in these con itions:
l Drive efensively.
l Do not rink, then rive or plow snow.
l Plow or rive only when you have goo visibility for
operating a vehicle.
l If you cannot see well ue to snow or icy
con itions, you will nee to slow own an keep
more space between you an other vehicles.
l Slow own, especially on higher spee roa s.
Your hea lamps can light up only so much roa
ahea .
l If you are tire , pull off in a safe place an rest.
l Keep your win shiel an all glass on your vehicle
clean to see aroun you.
l Dress properly for the weather. Wear layers of
clothing, as you get warm you can take off layers.

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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
FISHER ENGINEERING
Rockland, Maine 04841
.S. PATENT NO.
4,999,935
L
E
F
T
ON
OFF
On/Off Switch
(Emergency Stop)
RAISE R
I
G
H
T
LOWER
FLOAT
Action Description of Operation
ON/OFF Slide the control power switch ON to activate the hydraulic system. Turn the control OFF
to lock the blade in place. This prevents accidental movement of the blade.
RIGHT Move the control lever right to angle the blade to the right.
LEFT Move the control lever left to angle the blade to the left.
RAISE Move the control lever up (forward) to raise the blade to the desired height.
LOWER/FLOAT Move the control lever down (back) to lower the blade and activate the float mode.
To Cancel Float Cancel the float mode by momentarily placing the control in the RAISE position, turning
the control off or turning the vehicle ignition off. Angling left or right does not cancel float.
JOYSTICK SOLENOID CONTROL
Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or the
ACCESSORY position. Move control ON/OFF switch
to the ON position. The control in icator light (re )
lights when the control ON/OFF switch an the ignition
(key) are both turne ON. The ON/OFF switch
operates as emergency stop when require .
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.
CAUTION
DO NOT hold control lever in RAIS , ANGL
L FT or ANGL RIGHT position after blade has
reached desired position. To do so will use
excess current and overheat components.

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FISH-STIK® HAND-HELD CONTROL
Emergency Stop
RAISE
LOWER
R
I
G
H
T
L
E
F
T
POWER
ON/OFF
FLOAT
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or the
ACCESSORY position. The controller logo area
illuminates. The ON/OFF switch operates as
emergency stop when require .
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the control. The
control in icator light glows re in icating the
control is on. The control in icator light glows re
whenever the control ON/OFF switch an the
vehicle ignition switch are both ON.
3. Press the LOWER button for 0.75 secon s to
engage the FLOAT mo e. The control in icator
FLOAT light glows green. Cancel the FLOAT mo e
by momentarily pressing the RAISE button.
Button Description of Operation
RIGHT Press this button to angle blade to the right.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops angling after 9.6 seconds.
LEFT Press this button to angle blade to the left.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops angling after 9.6 seconds.
RAISE Press this button to raise the plow and to cancel the float mode.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops raising after 4.8 seconds.
LOWER/
FLOAT Press this button to lower the plow. NOTE: After reaching the desired height, release the button. Holding the button down for more than 0.75 seconds activates the float mode,
indicated by green FLOAT light.
To Cancel
Float Cancel the float mode by pressing the RAISE button, turning control off or turning vehicle ignition off. Angling left or right momentarily cancels float.
Function Time Outs
All control functions, except for LOWER, automatically
time out  stop  after a perio of time. This helps
prevent unnecessary battery rain. The time-out perio
for the RAISE function is 4.8 secon s, while the angle
function is 9.6 secon s.
The control automatically turns off after being i le for
20 minutes.
Smooth Stop
The control automatically allows the bla e to coast to a
stop. This results in smoother operation, re uces the
shock to the hy raulic system an increases hose an
valve life.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
CAUTION
DO NOT hold control lever in RAIS , ANGL
L FT or ANGL RIGHT position after blade has
reached desired position. To do so will use
excess current and overheat components.

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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW
LIGHT CHECK
With the plow an vehicle lighting harness plugs
connecte , check the operation of all vehicle an
snowplow lights as follows:
Parking Lights: Both the vehicle an snowplow
lights shoul be on.
Right Turn Signal: Both the vehicle an snowplow
signals shoul be on.
Left Turn Signal: Both the vehicle an snowplow
signals shoul be on.
Hea lamps: With the vehicle hea lamp switch
ON, connecting an isconnecting
the lighting harness plugs shoul
switch between the vehicle an
snowplow hea lamps as follows:
lPlug DISCONNECTED -
Vehicle hea lamps shoul be on.
lPlug CONNECTED -
Snowplow hea lamps shoul be
on.
For proper hea lamp a justment, see your local
FISHER® outlet.
TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW
These instructions are for riving short istances to
an from plowing jobs. Remove the snowplow from
the vehicle for long trips an place in pickup box.
1. Completely raise the bla e.
2. Place the bla e halfway between the fully angle
an straight positions. This configuration allows:
lfull hea light illumination
lample vehicle cooling
lample travel height
3. Turn the control OFF to lock bla e in place.
4. Monitor vehicle operating temperature.
NOT : Overheating is unlikely under normal
driving conditions, but occasionally the snowplow
may be positioned so it deflects air away from the
radiator. If this occurs, stop the vehicle and raise,
lower or angle the snowplow slightly to correct
overheating.
NOT : Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab
when the snowplow is attached.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed 45 mph.
Reduce speed under adverse travel conditions.
PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED
Whenever you park your vehicle, completely lower the
bla e to the groun .
WARNING
Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Keep 8'
clear of blade drop zone. Temperature changes
could change hydraulic pressure, causing the
blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging
hydraulic components. Failure to do this can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
lYour vehicle must be equipped with
snowplow headlamps and directional
signals.
lVerify the snowplow and vehicle lights are
operating properly before transporting.
lPosition blade so it does not block
headlamp beam.
lDo not change blade position while
traveling. You could suddenly lower blade
accidentally.
TOWING DISABLED OR IMMOBILE
VEHICLES
Do not use any snowplow components as an attaching
point when retrieving, towing, or winching a isable or
immobile vehicle.

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PLOWING SNOW
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL SNOW CONDITIONS
Hard-packed Snow
1. On bla es equippe with a shoe kit, raise the isc
shoes so that the cutting e ge comes into irect
contact with the pavement. Do not stack spare
spacers on top of shoe holder.
2. Use lowest gear to place maximum power behin
cutting e ge.
3. An angle bla e is more effective for removing
har -packe snow.
Deep Snow
1. Shear off top layers by plowing with the bla e
raise 3 to 4 inches for the initial pass.
2. Bite into the e ges using only partial bla e wi th
until job is cut own to size for full bla e plowing.
Rule of thumb:
6" snow may be plowe with entire bla e wi th;
9" with 3/4 bla e;
12" with 1/2 bla e.
Experience an "feel" are the best gui es.
3. When plowing eep snow, be sure to keep vehicle
moving.
4. Ballast is suggeste for maximum traction.
5. For increase traction use tire chains.
NOT : Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab
when the snowplow is attached.
1. Before plowing, make sure you know of any
obstructions hi en beneath the snow such as:
bumper stops in parking lots, curbs, si ewalk,
shrubs, fences or pipes sticking up from the
groun . If unfamiliar with the area to be plowe ,
have someone familiar with the area point out
obstacles.
2. If possible an you have goo visibility, plow uring
the storm rather than letting snow accumulate.
3. When you are stacking snow, begin raising the
bla e as you come close to the stack. This will let
the bla e ri e up the stack.
CAUTION
Wear a seatbelt when plowing snow. Hidden
obstructions could cause the vehicle to stop
suddenly resulting in personal injury.
CAUTION
Never plow snow with head out the vehicle
window. Sudden stops or protruding objects
could cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph.
CAUTION
Flag any obstructions that are hard to locate
under snow to prevent damage to product or
property.
ANTIWEAR SHOE ADJUSTMENT
A just the antiwear shoes to provi e 1/4" to 1/2"
clearance between cutting e ge an surface. Place
the supplie spacer rings between the shoe bracket
an the bla e shoe to obtain this clearance. DO NOT
store unused spacers on top of the shoe holder.
CAUTION
Never stack snow with the blade angled. This
could damage the snowplow or the vehicle
bumper.
CAUTION
Do not store unused spacers on top of the
shoe holder. This could damage the blade.

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CLEARING DRIVEWAYS
1. Hea into the riveway with the bla e angle an
plow the snow away from any buil ings. Wi en
riveway by rolling snow away from any buil ings.
2. If a buil ing is at the en of the riveway, plow to
within a vehicle length of the buil ing. Push as
much snow as possible off the riveway.
3. With a raise bla e, rive through remaining snow
to buil ing. Drop bla e an "back- rag" snow
away from the buil ing at least one vehicle length.
Repeat if necessary.
4. Back vehicle to the buil ing an plow forwar ,
removing the remaining snow from the riveway.
Check municipal or inances for proper isposal of
snow.
CLEARING PARKING LOTS
1. Clear areas in front of buil ings first. Drive up to
the buil ing with the bla e raise . Drop the bla e
an "back- rag" the snow away from buil ing.
When snow is away from the buil ings, turn the
vehicle aroun an push the snow.
2. Plow a single path own the center going the long
irection.
3. Angle the snowplow towar the long si es. Plow
successive strips lengthwise until area is cleare
an snow is stacke aroun outer e ges.
4. If snow is too eep to clear in above manner, clear
main traffic lanes as much as possible.
PLOWING SNOW

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DETACHING SNOWPLOW & STORAGE
NOT : The control can be removed for off-season
storage.
DETACHING SNOWPLOW
NOT : The blade must be in the straight position
when mounting or removing the snowplow.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet clear of the blade and
A-frame when mounting or removing the
snowplow. Moving or falling assemblies
could cause personal injury.
WARNING
Inspect snowplow components and bolts for
wear or damage whenever mounting or
removing the snowplow. Worn or damaged
components could allow the snowplow to drop
unexpectedly.
CAUTION
Never use a finger to check an alignment. If
the snowplow moves, your finger could be
crushed.
Detaching Steps:
1. Place control in lower/float mo e an watch to
make sure that the lift arm is fully lowere . The lift
arm will automatically lower ue to the pull own
mechanism.
2. Push the hea gear towar s the vehicle an hol ,
taking own pressure off of the connecting pins,
an pull the release han le towar s the bla e.
Insure that the jackleg has fully roppe before
letting go of the hea gear. If the hea gear is
release before the jackleg is in contact with the
groun , the mount coul possibly move towar the
operator. When the release han le is pulle fully
towar the bla e, the connecting pins will be fully
extracte from the vehicle pushplates allowing for
removal.
3. Detach electrical connectors.
Release
Handle
(lowered)
Headgear
Jack
Lock
Jack
(lowered)
Connecting
Pin
Attachment
Arm
Push-
plate
Jack
(fully
raised)
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ATTACH
1. Verify that release
handle is lowered. Fully
engage vehicle
pushplates into
attachment arms.
2. Raise release handle,
push headgear toward
vehicle. Verify
connecting pins have
engaged pushplates.
3. Push down on jack
lock while fully raising
jack handle. Verify jack
retaining pin is
engaged.
4. Attach all electrical
connectors.
DETACH
1. Place control in
lower/float position.
2. Push headgear toward
vehicle while lowering
release handle.
3. Detach all electrical
connectors.
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Release
Handle
(lowered)
Headgear
Jack
Lock
Jack
(lowered)
Connecting
Pin
Attachment
Arm
Jack
(fully
raised)