Fisher Minute Mount 2 system User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
August 15, 2011
Lit. No. 44224, Rev. 14
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.fisherplows.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™ Blades.......................................18
SD/HD/XBLADE™ Series ............................19
MC/XtremeV™/XLS™ Series .......................20
A-Frame/T-Frame ............................................21
Straight Blade/HT Series A-Frames .............21
XLS A-Frames ..............................................21
XtremeV T-Frame/Push Assembly................21
Headgear .........................................................21
Weights ........................................................... 22
Mount Kits ........................................................23
INTENSIFIRE™ Snowplow Headlamps...........23
Insta-Act®Hydraulic Units ................................24
System Capacity...........................................26
Pump Motor Specifications ...........................26
Straight Blades ..........................................26
HT Series Blades.......................................26
XtremeV Blades.........................................26
XLS Blades................................................26
Cab Controls .......................................................27
Straight Blade Controls ....................................28
HT Series Controls.......................................... 29
XtremeV & XLS Controls................................. 30
Accessories and Options ....................................31
Attaching Snowplow To Vehicle ......................... 34
Operating Your Snowplow...................................37
Controls............................................................37
Straight Blade Hand-Held Control ................37
Straight Blade Joystick Control.................... 39
HT Series Hand-Held Control.......................41
HT Series Joystick Control .......................... 44
XtremeV/XLS Hand-Held Control ................ 48
XtremeV/XLS Joystick Control......................52
SECURITY GUARD™ System .....................57
XtremeV Blade Positions..................................61
XLS Blade Positions........................................ 64
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................67
Antiwear Shoe Adjustment.............................. 68
Hydraulic System .............................................70

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Fluid Level.....................................................71
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment............................72
Scrape Lock Adjustment ..................................73
Transporting Snowplow .......................................76
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice ............ 77
Plowing Snow...................................................78
General Instructions......................................79
Hard Packed Snow ...................................... 80
Deep Snow .................................................. 80
Clearing Driveways .......................................81
Clearing Parking Lots ...................................81
Parking with Snowplow Attached.....................82
Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicle....................82
Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle
and Storage ...................................................... 83
Maintenance....................................................... 86
Aiming Headlamp Beams................................ 86
Preseason Check............................................ 88
Postseason Maintenance................................ 89
Maintenance and Adjustment.......................... 90
XtremeV™ Cutting Edge Wear and
Leveling Adjustment Procedure..................... 92
Hydraulic System ............................................ 94
Fluid Level.................................................... 94
Annual Fluid Change ................................... 96
Air Removal –
HT Series™/Straight Blades ..................100
XtremeV Blades .....................................101
XLS™ Blades.........................................102
Hose or Fitting Replacement ......................103
Procedure for Installing Hydraulic
Fittings and Hoses ....................................104
Fuse Replacement .........................................105
Vehicle............................................................106
Recycle ..........................................................106
Emergency Parts/Tools..................................106
Troubleshooting..............................................107
Harness Diagrams ............................................108
Straight Blade Wiring
4-Port, 3-Plug System..................................108
3-Port, 3-Plug System..................................109
XtremeV & XLS Wiring
4-Port, 2-Plug System .................................. 110
HT Series, XtremeV & XLS Wiring
3-Port, 2-Plug System .................................. 111
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 profitable 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 between straight-blade, HT Series™,
XtremeV™ and XLS™ applications are called
out in the text, or under separate headings, as
required. Pages that apply only to one are called
out as STRAIGHT BLADE, ,
or on the outside corner of the page
heading.

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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
or
Warning/Caution Label
XLS™ Blades Only
(both sides)
Multiple Pinch
Points Label

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SAFETY
Code Definition
YY 2-Digit Year
MM 2-Digit Month
DD 2-Digit Day
LL 2-Digit Location Code
XXXX 4-Digit Sequential Number
ZZZZZ 5-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 blade when 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.