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.
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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.
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Instruction Label
Warning/Caution Label