Meyer EZ-SWEEP Installation instructions manual

Form 1-691
August, 1998
PARTS & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MEYER EZ - SWEEP MOUNTING
1997 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4
© 1998 Printed in the U.S.A. 18513 Euclid Ave. • Cleveland, Ohio 44112-1084
Phone [phone] (Area Code 216)
Parts indented are included in the carton, bag or assembly under which they are indented. When ordering parts, furnish
Part No., Name, and Description. Also furnish Vehicle Model and Year. Type of Hydraulic Unit and Moldboard Size.
Meyer Products reserves the right, under its continuing product improvement program, to change construction or design
details, specifications and prices without notice or without incurring any obligation.
PARTS LIST
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Vehicles with EZ-Sweeps installed may be so equipped as to meet vehicle manufacturers’ specifications and recommended
options. Most vehicle manufacturers insist that vehicles which are to be used for brooming be equipped with certain options
and accessories, and it is so stated in vehicle manufacturer specifications for snow plow application. WARNING: DO NOT
INSTALL A SNOW PLOW ON A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SNOW PLOW APPLICATION BY THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. DOING SO MAY BE DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE MEYER / DIAMOND WARRANTY.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, MEYER PRODUCTS, OR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
MEYER OR DIAMOND DISTRIBUTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.
Warning: Lift Arm extends beyond bumper of vehicle. To minimize damage from a front-end collision, Lift Arm
should be removed from vehicle when Broom is removed.
Item Part No. Qty. Description
18081 1 Mounting Carton
1 11560 1 • Clevis Frame
2 11564 1 • Support Frame
3 10514 1 • Lift Arm
4 11462 2 • Reciever Tube Caps
08626 1 • Kit Light Elevation
5 11368 2 •• Bracket
6 20095 2 •• Bolt 1/2-13 x 1-1/2” Gr.5
7 20307 2 •• Locknut Esna 1/2-13
08679 1 • Hardware Bag
8 11006 2 •• Hinge Pin
9 14595 2 •• Special Bolt 3/4”
10 20095 8 •• Bolt H 1/2-13 x 1-1/2” Gr. 5
11 20144 1 •• Bolt H 5/8-11 x 2-3/4” Gr. 5
12 20146 2 •• Bolt H 5/8-11 x 3-1/4” Gr. 5
13 20307 8 •• Locknut Esna 1/2-13
14 20309 3 •• Locknut Esna 5/8-11
15 20310 2 •• Locknut Esna 3/4-10
16 20355 16 •• Flatwasher 1/2”
17 20359 2 •• Flatwasher 3/4”
18 21984 2 •• Hair Pin Cotter
19 11275 1 Lift Frame (Tubular)
16510 1 Pivot Bar - A-Frame Carton
20 13594 1 • A-Frame
21 12216 1 • Pivot Bar
22 08709 1 • A-Frame Stand Kit
08704 1 •• Hardware Bag
13591 1 •• King Bolt W/Grease Fitting
20309 1 •• Locknut 5/8-11
23 11106 2 •• Hinge Pin
24 22083 2 •• Linch Pin
07996 1 •• Cable Tie
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Meyer Products assumes no responsibility for
installations not made in accordance with these
instructions.
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Original Vehicle Fastener
D. Attach clevis support frame (2) to clevis frame (1)
using 1/2-13 x 1-1/2” Bolts (10), Flatwashers (16)
and locknuts (13). With clevis support frame (2)
held against the vehicle’s front crossmember,
center punch and drill two 13/16” holes. Remove
the plastic plugs from the crossmember to allow
the special bolt (9) to be installed through the
holes in the crossmember and clevis support
frame (2). Secure using flatwashers (17) and
3/4-10 locknut (15). Reinstall plastic plugs in
vehicle crossmember.
E. Tighten all fasteners to their proper torque.
Tighten bolts in the same order they were
assembled to the vehicle. Reinstall bumper and
connect fog lights after bolts are tight.
F. Install lift frame (19) into the tubes on the clevis
frame (1) using hinge pins (8) and hair Pin Cotter
(18).
Note: before installing lift frame tubing to clevis
frame, liberally coat ends of lift frame with
chassis grease.
G. Install lights making certain there is clearance
behind the lights for opening the vehicle hood.
Lights must be aimed to comply with Federal
Regulations.
Bolt Nut Size Gr. Gr. Gr.
2 5 8
1/4- 20 4 - 5
5/16 -18 9 - 11
3/8- 16 17 - 20 26- 29
7/16 - 14 42 - 46 60 - 66
1/2 -13 64 - 72 90 - 100
5/8- 11 127-141 179-198
3/4- 10 227 - 251
TORQUE CHART FOOT LBS.
H. Install plow light wiring per separate instructions.
I. Attach lift arm (3) to lift frame (19) using 5/8-11 x
3-1/4” Bolt (12) and locknut (14). Mount hydraulic
unit to lift frame with 5/8-11 x 3-1/4” Bolt (12) and
locknut (14), and to lift arm (3) using 5/8-11 x
2-3/4” Bolt (11) and locknut (14).
J. Install Hydraulic unit wiring system per separate
instructions.
K. Install Moldboard Assembly per separate instructions.
Note: When the lift frame module (19) is removed
from the vehicle, the insides of the clevis frame (1)
receiver tubes and outside ends of the lift frame
should be coated with chassis grease/anti-seize
lubricant and the protective receiver tube caps (4)
install over the clevis frame receiver tubes.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. "If a snow plow is installed on this vehicle,
compensating weight must be added and securely
anchored at the extreme rear of the cargo box to
prevent overloading of the front axle."
If the front axle loading exceeds either 62 percent of
theemptytrucktotalweight,orthefrontGAWR,ballast
compensating weight must be permanently attached
at the rear of the truck to bring front axle weight within
weight specifications.
2. Before the snow plow installation begins a
measurement is to be taken from the vehicle front
crossmember to the ground.
Once the mounting, all wiring and lights are installed,
boththevehicle'storsion barsmayneedtobe tightened
to bring the vehicle back to the height that it was prior
to the installation. This adjustment is made before the
addition of the compensating weight.
A. Remove splash shield from radiator and
crossmember. Splash shield will not be reused.
Disconnect fog lights if vehicle is so equipped.
B. Remove front bumper from vehicle by removing
two upper bolts to inner frame brackets, and two
side bolts to outer frame brackets. Remove inner
frame bumper brackets from vehicle. Retain all
material, only hardware at outside of frame and
top of inner bracket will be reused.
C. Position clevis frame (1) to inside of vehicle frame.
Attach to frame using 1/2-13 x 1-1/2” Bolts (10),
Locknuts (13) and Flatwashers (16).
NOTE: Before tightening the fasteners, the clevis
frame should be pushed back as far as possible
under the vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: Always disconnect battery before
beginning installation.
DO NOT BURN holes or WELD vehicle frame. This
may cause frame failure.
After first use, retighten all mounting bolt connections
to specified torque. All mounting bolt connections to
be checked periodically for tightness.
Locknuts are furnished DO NOT tighten bolts and nuts
until installation is complete (unless otherwise
specified), then be sure to tighten all attaching parts
per specified torque chart.
NOTE: It is important that the Meyer harness, all wires
from the Meyer light switch, and all other electrical
wires be routed around hot or moving engine parts,
and any sharp metal. Protection must be provided to
guard against wire damage at these points. All
excess or loose wires must be neatly secured using
wire ties.
Check contents against the parts list to determine all
are correct and included, and also to familiarize
yourself with them.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should be used when
Hydraulic Unit is in OPERATION and EZ-Sweep is in
a RAISED position. Lower plow to ground when
vehicle is PARKED.
OVERHAUL and SERVICE INFORMATION are
covered on separate instructions.
Follow these instructions explicitly. Warranty does
not apply to a Meyer product which has been
negligently or improperly assembled or installed.
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