Western UltraMount User manual

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equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used. Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer
may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. This product is
manufactured under the following U.S. patents: 4,999,935; 5,420,480; 5,638,618; 5,899,007; 6,145,222; 6,209,231; 6,253,470;
6,408,549; 6,526,677; 6,928,757; 6,941,685; 7,400,058; 7,430,821; RE35,700; CAN patents 2,060,425; 2,184,922; 2,229,783;
2,354,257; and other patents pending. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories. See
separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered (®) or unregistered (™) trademarks of
Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.: FloStat®, HTS™, MIDWEIGHT™, MVP PLUS™, NIGHTHAWK™, PRO-PLOW®, PRO PLUS®,
Roll-Action™, ULTRAFINISH™, UltraMount®, WESTERN®, WIDE-OUT™.
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Western Products UltraMount®System Owner's Manual
CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Western Products
PO Box 245038
Milwaukee, WI 53224-9538
www.westernplows.com
Lit. No. 44230, Rev. 08 Printed in U.S.A. May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
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SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET
Register your snowplow online at www.westernplows.com
Owner Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________
Outlet Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Outlet Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Model/Year: ___________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Model/Year: _________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Type/Size: ___________________________________________ Weight: ___________ lb/kg
Ballast: No ___ Yes ___ Amount____________lb/kg
FloStat®Hydraulic Unit Serial Number:_____________________________________________________
Blade Serial Number: __________________________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Snowplow Owner Data Sheet ...............................3
Preface ..................................................................7
Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Application Information...........................14
Ballast Requirements .....................................15
Getting To Know Your Snowplow ........................16
UltraMount®Snowplow...................................16
Blades.............................................................17
Straight Blades ..........................................18
HTS™ Blades ............................................18
MIDWEIGHT™ Blades ..............................18
PRO-PLOW®Blades .................................18
PROPLUS
®Blades ...................................19
MVP PLUS™ Blades .................................19
WIDE-OUT™ Blades.................................19
A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant & Lift Frame .....20
Straight and WIDE-OUT Blades ...........20
MVP PLUS Blades................................20
NIGHTHAWK™ Snowplow Headlamps .........21
Vehicle Mount.................................................21
FloStat®Hydraulic System............................. 22
System Capacity........................................24
Pump Motor Specications........................24
Straight Blades .....................................24
HTS Blades...........................................24
MVP PLUS Blades................................24
WIDE-OUT Blades ...............................24
Cab Controls...................................................25
Straight Blade Controls..............................26
HTS Blade Controls...................................27
MVP PLUS Blade Controls........................28
WIDE-OUT Blade Controls....................... 29
Accessories and Options ................................... 30
Mounting Snowplow To Vehicle...........................31
Operating Your Snowplow.................................. 33
Cab Controls.................................................. 33
Straight Blade Hand-Held Control................. 33
Straight Blade Joystick Control.................. 35
HTS Blade Hand-Held Control ..................37
HTS Blade Joystick Control...................... 39
MVP PLUS and WIDE-OUT Blades
Hand-Held Control............................... 43
Joystick Control ....................................47
MVP PLUS Blade Positions............................52
WIDE-OUT Blade Positions .......................... 55
Snowplow Headlamp Check ......................... 58
Disc Shoe Adjustment ................................... 59
Hydraulic System............................................61
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment .......................62
Transporting Snowplow ................................. 64

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Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice................ 66
Plowing Snow..................................................... 68
General Instructions ...................................... 68
Hard Packed Snow................................... 69
Deep Snow ............................................... 69
Clearing Driveways....................................70
Clearing Parking Lots ................................70
Parking with Snowplow Attached ...................71
Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicle ..................71
Removing Snowplow from Vehicle & Storage.....72
Maintenance........................................................76
Aiming Headlamp Beams...............................76
Preseason Check ...........................................78
Postseason Maintenance ...............................79
Maintenance and Adjustment........................ 80
Lifting..............................................................81
MVP PLUS™ Cutting Edge Wear and
Leveling Adjustment Procedure.................82
Hydraulic System........................................... 84
Fluid Level................................................. 84
Annual Fluid Change ................................ 86
Air Removal – HTS™/Straight Blades . 90
Air Removal – MVP PLUS Blades ........91
Air Removal – WIDE-OUT™ Blades ... 92
Hose or Fitting Replacement .................... 93
Procedure for Installing Hydraulic
Fittings and Hoses ............................... 93
Fuse Replacement......................................... 95
Vehicle ........................................................... 95
Recycle.......................................................... 96
Blade Finish................................................... 96
Emergency Parts/Tools ................................. 96
Troubleshooting ..............................................97
Harness Diagrams ............................................. 98
Straight Blade Wiring
4-Port, 3-Plug System .............................. 98
3-Port, 3-Plug System ............................. 99
MVP PLUS and WIDE-OUT Wiring
4-Port, 2-Plug System .............................100
HTS™, MVP PLUS and WIDE-OUT Wiring
3-Port, 2-Plug System .............................101
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all UltraMount®applications. Differences
between straight-blade, HTS, MVP PLUS and
WIDE-OUT applications are called out in the text,
or under separate headings, as required. Pages
that apply only to one or the other are called out as
either STRAIGHT BLADE, ,or
on the outside corner of the page heading.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFACE
PREFACE
Welcome to the growing family of WESTERN®
snowplow owners.
This manual provides safety, operation and
maintenance information for your new WESTERN
snowplow. To keep your snowplow in good
condition, read and understand this manual and
follow its recommendations. Failure to do so may
affect your warranty coverage.
When service is necessary, your local WESTERN
outlet knows your snowplow best. Contact your
snowplow outlet for maintenance, service or
any other assistance you may require. We have
enclosed a "Report Card" in your Owner's Manual
packet for your use.
Your WESTERN snowplow FloStat®hydraulic unit
has a serial number. Record this serial number on
the Snowplow Owner Data Sheet at the front of
this manual.
Before using your WESTERN snowplow, make
sure your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle
manufacturer's and our required options for
plowing.
FACTORY ORIGINAL PRODUCTS
Your WESTERN snowplow is a valuable
investment. The best way to assure original
equipment reliability and efciency is to purchase
only genuine Factory Original parts and
accessories. "Will-t" parts and accessories can
alter your snowplow's performance characteristics
and may affect your product warranty.
Protect your investment by staying with the
best—original WESTERN parts and accessories
from your local WESTERN outlet.

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SAFETY
WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION
LABELS
Become familiar with and inform users about the
warning/caution 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 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
Warning/Caution Label
Instruction Label
WIDE-OUT™ Blades Only
(both sides)
Multiple Pinch Points Label
INSTRUCTIONS
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
After lowering blade and turning
control OFF, disconnect electrical
connections.
Pull and hold Lo ck Pin out; then r otat e Handle UP
and rel ease L ock Pin. It must lock in to UPPER
hole. Stand Hook must grip Receiver Pin.
Plug in electrical connections.
Read Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP 2 STEP 1
Handle
Stand Hook
(Pull)
Lock Pin
Receiver Pin
69661
Pull and hold Lock Pin out; then r otat e Handle DOWN
and rel ease Lock Pin. It must lock in to LOWER hole.
Push dow n top of Shoe; Sho e will b e on the
ground.
MOUNTING PLOW (ON)
REMOVING PLOW (OFF)
U.S. Patents 4,999,935; 5,420,480; 6,145,222; 6,209,231; 6,253,470; 6,526,677; 6,928,757; 6,941,685; 7,400,058; 7,430,821; RE35,700; CAN Patent s 2,06 0,425; 2,3 54,257; and othe r patents p ending .
Read Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
STEP 1
STEP 3
Shoe
Handle
Afte r seat ing plow horn s in receiver brackets,
pull Ha ndle UP. Shoe will li ft of f the gr ound.
OR

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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.
CAUTION
See your WESTERN®outlet for application
recommendations.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed 45 mph.
Further reduce speed under adverse travel
conditions.

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SAFETY
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
Always inspect hydraulic components and•
hoses before using. Replace any damaged or
worn parts immediately.
If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your•
hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood.
WARNING
Hydraulic uid under pressure can cause
skin injection injury. If you are injured
by hydraulic uid, get medical attention
immediately.
FUSES
The WESTERN®electrical and hydraulic systems
contain several automotive blade-style fuses. If
a problem should occur and fuse replacement
is necessary, the replacement fuse must be
of the same type and amperage rating as the
original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating can
damage the system and could start a re. Fuse
Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations,
is located in the Maintenance Section of this
Owner's Manual.

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SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in•
park or in gear to prevent others from starting
the vehicle during installation or service.
Wear only snug-tting clothing while working•
on your vehicle or snowplow.
Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure•
long hair.
Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from•
battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.
Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the•
engine, radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.
Always have a re extinguisher rated BC•
handy, for ammable liquids and electrical
res.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use
gasoline to clean parts. Store only in approved
containers away from sources of heat or ame.
CELL PHONES
A driver's rst responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. The most important thing you can
do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and
pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communication Equipment such
as cell phones or two-way radios.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly ammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open ames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.