Western UltraMount User manual

CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
June 15, 2022
Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04

Lit. No. 49513, Rev. 04 June 15, 2022
SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET
Register your snowplow online at www.westernplows.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
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...........................15
Ballast Requirements .......................................16
Getting to Know Your Snowplow.........................17
UltraMount®Snowplow ....................................17
Blades ..............................................................18
A‑Frame/T‑Frame, Quadrant & Lift Frame.......19
Straight & WIDE‑OUT Blades.......................19
MVP PLUS Blades........................................19
NIGHTHAWK™ Snowplow Headlamps...........20
Vehicle Mount...................................................21
Cab Controls ................................................... 22
Straight Blade Controls.................................23
MVP PLUS & WIDE‑OUT
Blade Controls.............................................24
Accessories and Options ....................................25
Mounting Snowplow to Vehicle ...........................26
Operating Your Snowplow...................................28
Straight Blade Hand‑Held Control ...................28
Straight Blade Joystick Control ........................31
MVP PLUS & WIDE‑OUT
Hand‑Held Control ........................................ 35
MVP PLUS & WIDE‑OUT
Joystick Control ............................................. 39
FLEET FLEX Electrical System ...................... 44
SECURITY GUARD™ System .................... 45
Smooth Stop .................................................49
One‑Touch FLOAT ....................................... 50
MVP PLUS Blade Positions .............................51
WIDE‑OUT Blade Positions............................ 54
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................57
Shoe Adjustment............................................. 58
Hydraulic System ............................................ 60
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment.........................61
Transporting the Snowplow............................. 63
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice ............ 64
Plowing Snow.................................................. 65
General Instructions..................................... 66
Hard‑Packed Snow.......................................67
Deep Snow ...................................................67
Clearing Driveways ...................................... 68
Clearing Parking Lots .................................. 68
Parking with Snowplow Attached.................... 69
Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle................ 69

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Removing Snowplow from Vehicle & Storage.....70
Maintenance........................................................73
Maintenance Videos ........................................73
Preseason Check.............................................73
Postseason Maintenance.................................74
Maintenance and Adjustment...........................75
MVP PLUS™ Cutting Edge
Wear and Leveling Adjustment...................... 77
Aiming Headlamp Beams.................................79
Straight Blade Hydraulic Unit Cover—
Remove and Replace .....................................81
Hydraulic System ............................................ 83
Fluid Level.................................................... 83
Annual Fluid Change ................................... 85
Air Removal – HTS™/Straight Blades ...... 89
Air Removal – MVP PLUS Blades ............ 90
Air Removal – WIDE‑OUT™ Blades .........91
Hose or Fitting Replacement ....................... 92
Procedure for Installing Hydraulic
Fittings and Hoses ..................................... 92
Fuse Replacement .......................................... 94
Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ...... 95
Vehicle............................................................. 96
Recycle ........................................................... 96
Blade Finish .................................................... 96
Emergency Parts/Tools....................................97
Troubleshooting................................................97
Harness Diagram: 3‑Port, 2‑Plug System.......... 98
Snowplow Specications & Accessories ........... 99
Snowplow Weights.......................................... 99
Snowplow & Accessories...............................100
Hydraulic Units: Pump Motor Specications ..102
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all UltraMount® applications. Di󰀨erences
among MVP PLUS and WIDE‑OUT applications
are called out in the text or under separate
headings, as applicable. Pages that apply only
to one or another are called out as
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
a󰀨ect 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.
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 that 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 e󰀩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 a󰀨ect 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, serial number and instruction
labels on the back of the blade.
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

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SAFETY
Code Denition
YY 2‑Digit Year
MM 2‑Digit Month
DD 2‑Digit Day
LL 2‑Digit Location Code
XXXX 4‑Digit Sequential Number
ZZZZZZ 5‑ to 7‑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.
CAUTION
Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph
(16 km/h).
CAUTION
See your WESTERN®outlet for application
recommendations.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h). Further reduce speed
under adverse travel conditions.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
including the blade and ballast.
The rating label is found on the
driver-side vehicle door
cornerpost.