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)
S Patents 4,280,062, 4,999,935, 5,353,530, 5,420,480, RE 35,700 and other patents pending
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.
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.