SnowEx 6800LT User manual

SNOWPLOW
SNOWPLOW
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
March 1, 2020
Lit. No. 72448, Rev. 02
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.snowexproducts.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
Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________
Blade Serial Number (see label on back of blade): ____________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ..................................................................7
Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Application Information...........................16
Ballast Requirements .......................................17
Getting to Know Your Snowplow .........................18
Automatixx®System.........................................18
Blades ..............................................................19
6800LT and 7200LT......................................19
7600RD and 8000RD ...................................19
HD.................................................................19
POWER PLOW™ .........................................20
RDV™...........................................................20
SPEEDWING™.............................................21
HDV™...........................................................21
A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant, and Headgear . 22
SPEEDWING, POWER PLOW, and
Straight Blade Snowplows ......................... 22
HDV and RDV Snowplow ............................ 22
Snowplow Weights...........................................23
Mount Kits ........................................................23
Snowplow Headlamps......................................24
STORM SEEKER™ Headlamps...................24
STORM SEEKER™ LED Headlamps
with EdgeView™ Technology ......................24
Hydraulic System .............................................25
System Capacity...........................................27
Pump Motor Specifications ...........................27
Cab Controls ................................................... 29
Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Snowplows . 30
POWER PLOW HDV & RDV Snowplows .....31
Accessories.........................................................32
Attaching Snowplow to Vehicle .......................... 34
Operating Your Snowplow.................................. 38
Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Controls......... 38
POWER GRIP™ Hand-Held Control ........... 38
Joystick Control............................................ 40
POWER PLOW, HDV & RDV Controls ........... 44
POWER GRIP Hand-Held Control .............. 44
Joystick Control............................................ 48
FLEET FLEX Electrical System ................... 53
SECURITY GUARD™ System ................. 54
Smooth Stop/Soft Stop ............................. 58
One-Touch FLOAT.................................... 59

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Operating Your Snowplow, continued
SPEEDWING™ Blade Positions................60
POWER PLOW™ Blade Positions...................62
HDV™ and RDV™ Blade Positions ................ 64
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................67
Hydraulic System ............................................ 68
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment........................ 68
Transporting Snowplow....................................70
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice .............71
Plowing Snow...................................................72
General Instructions......................................73
Hard Packed Snow .......................................73
Deep Snow ...................................................73
Clearing Driveways .......................................74
Clearing Parking Lots ...................................75
Parking with Snowplow Attached.....................75
Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle.................75
Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle
and Storage .......................................................76
Maintenance........................................................81
Maintenance Videos ........................................81
Preseason Check.............................................81
Postseason Maintenance.................................82
Aiming Headlamp Beams................................ 83
Changing Blade-Edge Illumination Mode ....... 85
Maintenance and Adjustment.......................... 86
Angle Ram Adjustment – RDV Blades ...........87
Greasing Pivot Pin Hinge ................................ 88
Hydraulic System ............................................ 89
Fluid Level.................................................... 89
Annual Fluid Change ................................... 90
Hose or Fitting Replacement ....................... 92
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses........ 93
Fuse Replacement .......................................... 94
Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ...... 94
Vehicle............................................................. 95
Recycle ........................................................... 95
Blade Finish .................................................... 95
Emergency Parts/Tools................................... 96
Troubleshooting............................................... 96
APPENDIX
CabCommand Hand-Held Control & Joystick
Control – Timeout Table .................................97
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 SnowEx®snowplow.
Please read this manual carefully and follow all
recommendations.
Before installing a snowplow, make sure that 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 SnowEx snowplow 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 for future reference.
When service is necessary, bring your snowplow
to your local SnowEx 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 exactly match
your specific installation.
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all Automatixx®applications. Differences
among straight blade, POWER PLOW™,
SPEEDWING™, HDV™, or RDV™ applications
are called out in the text or under separate
headings, as applicable.

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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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POWER PLOW &
SPEEDWING Blades
Only (both sides)
Multiple Pinch
Points Label
SAFETY
Instruction Labels – POWER PLOW™,
SPEEDWING™, RDV™, and Straight Blades
ATTACH DETACH
1. Slowly drive vehicle forward
to engage receiver pins into
headgear slots.
2. Move power switch to
center or "OFF" position.
3. Plug in electrical harnesses.
4. Push and hold power switch
and attach/detach
operation switch RIGHT to
rotate headgear up until
hitch pins are aligned with
the hitch pin holes on
receivers. Release both
switches.
5. Hold down lock lever and
move hitch pin handle
forward to fully engage hitch
pins in receivers. Release
lock lever to engage lock
pin into hole in lock pin
bracket.
6. Move power switch to LEFT
or "PLOWING" position.
1. From inside the cab, lower
snowplow onto ground with
blade straight. Turn plow
control in vehicle OFF.
2. Push and hold power switch
RIGHT and push and hold
attach/detach operation
switch RIGHT momentarily
to rotate headgear up and
release load on hitch pins.
3. Hold down lock lever to
disengage lock pin and
move hitch pin handle
rearward into notch in end of
slot to fully disengage hitch
pins from receivers.
4. Push and hold power switch
RIGHT and push and hold
attach/detach operation
switch LEFT to rotate
headgear down until stand
contacts ground and
hydraulic unit turns OFF.
5. Unplug electrical harnesses.
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Keep fingers away from snowplow and truck attachment points.
WARNING
Read Owner's Manu al for complete instructions.
DETACH –
Steps 3 & 4
ATTAC H –
Steps 4 & 5
Receiver
Receiver
Pins
Headgear
Stand
Hitch Pin
Headgear
Slots
Hitch Pin
Holes
Lock
Lever
Lock
Lever
Hitch Pin
Handle
Hitch
Pin
Handle
Lock Pin
Bracket
Lock
Pin
Lock
Pin
Blade
Lock Pin
Bracket
Attach/Detach Label
Warning/Caution Label
Foot Crush
Hazard Label

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SAFETY
Warning/Caution Label
Instruction Labels – HDV™ Blades
Attach/Detach
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
ZZZZZZ 5- or 6-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 the blade when the 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 SnowEx®outlet for application
recommendations.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h). Further reduce speed
under adverse travel conditions.