protech Live Edge LEL User manual
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Pro-Tech® Live Edge™ Sno Pusher
Ow ner’s Guide
LEL (Loader) and LEM (Compact Wheel Loader) Models
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
1. NEVER get under the unit during
maintenance procedures without
properly securing the unit
2. ALWAYS take a few minutes to
properly secure the unit using
dunnage or jack stands to ensure
safety during maintenance.
3. DO NOT rely solely upon the
hydraulics of your machine to secure
the unit during maintenance.
4. NEVER get between the prime
mover and the unit while attaching.
5. ALWAYS be sure to keep hands and
feet away from designated pinch
points.
6. DO NOT place hands or feet under
the unit or the prime mover.
7. NEVER stand in front of a unit while
prime mover is in operation.
OPERATINGTHEUNIT
The Pro-Tech Sno Pusher® is designed with
several exclusive features to ensure safe and
efficient snow removal. The Live Edge™ is an
industry first combining the industry leading steel
edge with the industry leading chassis. This gives
superior surface results. The Pro-Tech™ Floating
Coupler helps to reduce potential damage to your
machine by enabling the Sno Pusher® to move
over raised manhole covers, low curbs and other
obstructions.
To ensure your unit will provide you with years of
service with minimal maintenance follow these
simple instructions:
1. Once the Sno Pusher is properly
attached to your machine the cutting
edge may be adjusted BEFORE plowing
to achieve the best surface results.
2. To level the unit set it down and adjust
the curl of your bucket, making sure that
BOTH wear shoes are resting squarely
on your plowing surface.
3. To ensure proper contact drive your
prime mover forward approximately 20’,
check surface area under your machine
to ensure that plowing area is clean. If
using the post mount option and your
plowing area is not completely clear, feel
free to loosen the tension of binder(s) to
allow your Sno Pusher to vertically adjust
for maximum surface contact.
4. IMPORTANT: Binders must not be
tightened to a tension level that inhibits
the floating movement of the coupler.
5. Down force is NOT necessary for proper
plowing. It can be added as required to
assist in scraping hard packed snow.
However, extended operation of down
force will considerably shorten the life of
your wear shoes and cutting edge.
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ASSEMBLY
Before use, the sideplate assemblies (right and
left) need to be fastened to the chassis. First,
make sure that the chassis is lifted off the ground
and secured. Next, secure each sideplate
assembly to the chassis with (8) bolts on the
sideplate, (2) bolts on the rear support strut, and
(2) bolts thru the moldboard.
Note:
The compact wheel loader models (M)
have (7) bolts to fasten the sideplate.
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
ATTACHINGTHEUNIT:LELandLEM
modelsequippedwithpost
configurationdesign
Attaching the Sno Pusher to your machine is
made easy with Pro-Tech’s Quick Change™
Design.
1. Drive the cutting edge of machine’s
bucket into the post receptacle on the
back of the Sno Pusher. (Figure 2a and
2b)
Figure 2a
Figure 2b
The bucket will come to rest against the
steel bucket stops. The upper posts will
fit inside the bucket and should be
centered. The lower posts will be
positioned under the bucket.
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2. Attach the chains and binders to secure
the Sno Pusher to your machine.
INSTALLINGTHEBINDERKIT
1. Grab hooks are to be welded to the side
or back corners of your machine’s
bucket.
The location you choose MUST allow
chains to be positioned parallel to the
ground when attached. This will ensure
level operation of the Sno Pusher to your
machine.
2. Attach one section of transport chain to
the right side of the Sno Pusher using a
3/8” clevis. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
Drop opposite end of this chain into grab
hook on the right side of the bucket. Leave
enough slack (approx. 3”-4”) in the chain to
allow vertical centering of the unit and
coupler.
3. Repeat step (2) to attach transport chain
to the left side of the Sno Pusher
4. Now that both chains are in place, you
need to ensure full range of motion of the
floating coupler while maintaining contact
between your bucket and the inside of
the post receptacles.
NOTE:
If the pusher is slipping, then the chain is
too loose. Never try to “catch” the pusher
by “curling” the bucket. This could cause
damage to the Quick Change™ posts.
CAUTION:
Do not use the lift hooks located at the
top and rear of the Sno Pusher for chain
attachment. These hooks are designed
for lifting the unit only and not for
plowing.
For LEL, Chain Kit Includes:
2 – 10’ sections of 3/8” P-43 Transport Chain
2 – 5/16” Grab Hooks
2 – 3/8” Shackles
For LEM, Chain Kit Includes:
2 – 5’ sections of 3/8” P-43 Transport Chain
2 – 5/16” Grab Hooks
2 – 3/8” Shackles
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ATTACHINGTHEUNIT:LELmodels
equippedwithadirectcoupling
system
Your Pro-Tech Sno Pusher® Loader Model (LEL)
is equipped with the manufacturer’s OEM Quick
Coupler. (Reference dimensions at end of
Owner’s Guide)
1. Remove the bucket from your loader.
2. Drive machine into the coupler located on
the back of the Sno Pusher®.
3. Engage the locking pins.
NOTE: The coupler assembly may need
to be re-positioned to remain centered
and aligned with prime mover.
ATTACHINGTHEUNIT:LEMmodel
Your Pro-Tech Sno Pusher® Compact Wheel
Loader Model (LEM) is equipped with the
manufacturer’s OEM Quick Coupler
1. Remove the bucket from your compact
wheel loader.
2. Drive machine into the adapter located
on the back of the Sno Pusher.
3. Engage the locking pins.
MAINTENANCE
Your Pro-Tech Sno Pusher® requires only
minimal service to remain in top condition. Follow
these simple guidelines to ensure proper plowing
and long life:
LIVEEDGE(HeightAdjustment)
The height of Live Edge Cutting Edge™ can be
adjusted without any tools.
Note: Once the pusher is assembled, it will be
necessary to properly adjust the shoes to the
optimum cutting edge position. The shoes will
need to be adjusted so that only 1” to 1-1/4”
of cutting edge is below the bottom surface of
the shoe. Failure to set the height properly
can damage the plowing surface, the pusher,
or both.
Raise unit off the ground to access the rear of the
wear shoe. From the inside of the side plate
locate and remove the lynch pin. (Figure 4a)
Figure 4a
Figure 4b
Slightly raise the shoe upward to remove bearing
weight on the shoe pin. Remove shoe pin and
select desired adjustment position. Replace shoe
pin and lynch pin. Repeat on opposite side
maintaining the same hole height locations for
each.
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CUTTINGEDGE(Replacement)
Figure 5a
Figure 5b
-Unscrew the bolt, B, located at the
bottom part of the shaft, at the A location
on the Live Edge cutting edge.
- Take the bolt off the shaft inserted in the
spring, part C.
- Disengage the spring, D, from the shaft
C.
- The shaft, C, that was inserted in the
spring, can now be disengaged by a 45°
rotation.
- Replace the Live Edge cutting edge and
reassemble in reverse order of dis-
assembly.
WEARSHOES
Every Pro-Tech Sno Pusher® is equipped with
two hardened, abrasion resistant, bolt-on wear
shoes that are replaceable to provide seasons of
use by offering superior protection against wear
and tear. When replacement is required, follow
these guidelines:
WARNING:
Wear shoes are extremely heavy, please use
caution during the removal and installation
process.
1. Lift Sno Pusher slightly off ground (2”-3”)
and secure before attempting any
modifications.
2. Remove existing wear shoes by
removing the shoe retaining bolts, lock
nuts and collars. Then pull the wear shoe
off the mounting pins.
3. Lubricate all sliding surfaces of the wear
shoes, mounting pins, and retaining
collars with grease or never-seize.
4. Re-install wear shoes by sliding them
over the mounting pins and securing with
the shoe retaining bolts, lock nuts and
collars.
STORAGE
Store the pusher in a location out of direct
sunlight and exposure to the weather to prevent
premature degradation of the cutting edge.
Properly clean the unit before storage and
remove dirt, debris, salt, etc. to extend paint life.
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LIMITED10YEARWARRANTY
We will repair or replace any Pro-Tech Sno
Pusher® proven to be defective in materials or
workmanship for ten years after the purchase
date, in accordance with the following terms and
conditions:
1. Pro-Tech reserves the right to determine
whether a unit will be repaired or
replaced.
2. Transfer of ownership to any party other
than those mentioned on the original,
returned warranty card or online
registration will completely void this
warranty.
3. All shipping and handling charges for
returned units must be prepaid by the
owner and received at the Pro-Tech
facility FOB.
4. If the warranty claim can be diagnosed
from photographs clearly showing the
problem area and/or details of
mechanical failure, the physical return
along with additional shipping and
handling charges may be avoided. (Note:
We reserve the right to have a factory
representative evaluate any problem(s) in
the field.)
Pro-Tech makes no other warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, including warranties
pertaining to merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
This warranty is intended to provide you with
specific rights, you may also have other rights
which vary both internationally and domestically,
as well as from state to state.
Warranty Coverage Procedure
1. Call Pro-Tech directly to discuss product
information:
Serial #, Purchase Date, Proof of
Purchase, Product Registration;
product registered with Pro-Tech
2. Describe the nature of the warranty
claim.
3. Provide photographs illustrating the
failure.
4. Pro-Tech will determine if failure falls
within the 10-year warranty. If it does,
Pro-Tech will offer corrective options. If it
does not, Pro-Tech will offer repair and
cost options.
Exceptions to Warranty
1. Any wear associated with sacrificial parts
such as but not limited to:
Wear Shoes, Hardware, Cutting
Edge, Coupler Mounting Angles, and
connection points.
Any additionally purchased quick
coupler will have a limited (1) one-
year warranty.
2. Any damage occurring as a result of:
Misuse, Negligence, Accidental
Impact
3. Any non-factory repair or alteration
deemed detrimental to the functionality of
the Sno Pusher upon inspection by a
Pro-Tech engineer will void all warranties
specific or implied.
THE USE OF ANY NON-PRO-TECH
REPLACEMENT PARTS, SUCH AS
CUTTING EDGES OR WEAR SHOES,
WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
4. Pro-Tech will not be held liable for any
personal damage that occurs as a result
of use. This includes, but is not limited to:
Injury, Death, Loss of Use, Income or
Profit Loss, Property Loss/Damage
PRODUCTREGISTRATION
In order for your new Sno Pusher to be covered
under warranty you must register it with Pro-
Tech. To register:
1. Please visit www.protechcorp.com to
register your unit online.
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REPLACEMENTSHOES
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY./UNIT
1 MountingWebAssembly 2
2 WearShoeAssembly 2
3 WearShoeRetainerAssy 6
3A RetainingCollar 6
3B Bolt 6
3C Nut 6
4 ShoePinAssy 2
4A ShoePin 2
4B LynchPin 2
5 MountingWebHardware 12
5A Bolt 12
5B Nut 12
5C Washer 24
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