Western UltraMount 2 User manual

CAUTION
Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow.
This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
SNOWPLOW
SNOWPLOW
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Original Instructions
Original Instructions
April 1, 2021
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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
Preface ..................................................................8
Safety ..................................................................10
Vehicle Application Information...........................17
Ballast Requirements .......................................18
Getting to Know Your Snowplow .........................19
UltraMount®2 Snowplow .................................19
Blades ..............................................................20
Straight Blades..............................................21
DEFENDER™ Compact Plows.....................21
ENFORCER™ Blades ..................................21
HTS™ Blades .............................................. 22
MIDWEIGHT™ Blades ................................ 22
PRO-PLOW®Series 2 Blades ..................... 22
PRO PLUS®Blades ..................................... 22
PRO PLUS®HD Blades ................................23
MVP PLUS™ Blades ....................................23
MVP 3™ Blades............................................23
PRODIGY™ Blades......................................24
WIDE-OUT™ & WIDE-OUT™ XL Blades ....24
A-Frame/T-Frame, Quadrant & Lift Frame.......25
PRODIGY, WIDE-OUT, WIDE-OUT XL, &
Straight Blades............................................25
MVP PLUS, MVP 3 & ENFORCER Blades ..25
Snowplow Weights...........................................26
Snowplow Headlamps......................................27
NIGHTHAWK™ Headlamps .........................27
NIGHTHAWK™ LED Headlamps with
EdgeView™ Technology..............................27
Vehicle Mount...................................................28
FloStat®Hydraulic System .............................. 29
System Capacity...........................................31
Pump Motor Specifications (all blades).........32
Cab Controls ................................................... 34
PRODIGY, DEFENDER & Straight Blade
Controls ...................................................... 35
MVP PLUS, MVP 3, ENFORCER, WIDE-OUT,
& WIDE-OUT XL Blade Controls ............... 36
Accessories and Options ....................................37

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Mounting Snowplow to Vehicle .......................... 39
DEFENDER™ Compact Plows.................... 39
Other Blades.................................................41
Operating Your Snowplow.................................. 43
PRODIGY™, DEFENDER & Straight Blade
Hand-Held Control............................................... 43
PRODIGY, DEFENDER & Straight Blade
Joystick Control ............................................. 46
MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, ENFORCER™,
WIDE-OUT™, & WIDE-OUT™ XL Hand-Held
Control ........................................................... 50
MVP PLUS, MVP 3, ENFORCER, WIDE-OUT™
& WIDE-OUT XL Joystick Control................. 54
FLEET FLEX Electrical System ...................... 58
SECURITY GUARD™ System .................... 59
Smooth Stop/Soft Stop ................................ 63
One-Touch FLOAT ....................................... 64
V-Plow Blade Positions ................................... 65
PRODIGY Blade Positions.............................. 68
WIDE-OUT & WIDE-OUT XL Blade Positions.70
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................73
Shoe Adjustment..............................................74
Hydraulic System ............................................ 77
Hydraulic Fluid ............................................. 77
Relief Valves ................................................ 77
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment .................... 77
Angle Ram Adjustment – ENFORCER™.........79
Transporting the Snowplow..............................81
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice .............82
Plowing Snow.................................................. 83
General Instructions..................................... 84
Hard-Packed Snow, Deep Snow ................. 85
Clearing Driveways, Parking Lots ................ 86
Parking with Snowplow Attached.....................87
Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle.................87
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Removing Snowplow from Vehicle & Storage.... 88
Maintenance....................................................... 92
Maintenance Videos ....................................... 93
Preseason Check............................................ 93
Postseason Maintenance................................ 94
Aiming Headlamp Beams................................ 95
Changing Blade-Edge Illumination Mode ........97
Straight Blade Hydraulic Unit Cover................ 98
Maintenance and Adjustment.......................... 99
Greasing Pivot Pin Hinge ...............................100
Cutting Edge Wear and Leveling Adjustment..101
MVP PLUS™ & MVP 3™ Cutting Edges ....101
PRODIGY™ Wing Cutting Edges ...............103
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hydraulic System Maintenance......................104
Fluid Level...................................................104
Annual Fluid Change ..................................106
House Routing Diagrams ........................108
Air Removal ............................................. 113
Hose or Fitting Replacement ...................... 114
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses....... 115
Fuse Replacement .........................................116
Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ..... 117
Vehicle............................................................118
Recycle ..........................................................118
Blade Finish ...................................................118
Emergency Parts/Tools.................................. 118
Troubleshooting..............................................119
APPENDIX: ...................................................120
CabCommand Hand-Held Control & Joystick
Control – Timeout Table ...............................120

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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.
Keep this manual accessible. It is a handy
reference in case minor service is required.
Your WESTERN snowplow FloStat®hydraulic unit
has a serial number. Record this number, along
with the blade 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.
The illustrations found in this manual represent
typical components. They may not match your
exact installation.
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all UltraMount®2 applications.
Differences among MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™,
PRODIGY™, ENFORCER™, WIDE-OUT™, and
WIDE-OUT™ XL applications are called out in the
text or under separate headings, as required.

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PREFACE
FACTORY ORIGINAL PRODUCTS
Your WESTERN®snowplow is a valuable
investment. The best way to assure original
equipment reliability and efficiency is to purchase
only genuine Factory Original parts and
accessories. "Will-fit" 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, 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
Multiple Pinch Points Label
OR
WIDE-OUT™,
WIDE-OUT™ XL, &
PRODIGY™ Blades
(both sides)
INSTRUCTIONS
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
After lowering blade and turning
control OFF, disconnect electrical
connections.
Pull and hold Lock Pin out; then rotate Handle UP
and rel ease L ock Pin . It mus t lock into UPPE R
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
69661.05
Pull and hold Lock Pin out; then rotate Handle DOWN
and rel ease L ock Pin . It must lock in to LOWE R hole.
Push top of Shoe DOWN; Shoe will be on the
ground.
MOUNTING PLOW (ON)
REMOVING PLOW (OFF)
U.S. patents 6,145,222; 6,209,231; 6,526,677; 6,711,837; 6,928,757; 6,941,685; 7,400,058; 7,430,821; 7,737,576; CAN patents 2,354,257; 2,639,052; and other patents pending.
Read Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
STEP 1
STEP 3
Shoe
Handle
Afte r seat ing plow horn s in rec eiver b racke ts,
pull Handle UP. Shoe will lift off the ground.
OR

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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- 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.

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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.
FUSES
The WESTERN®electrical and hydraulic systems
contain several automotive-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 fire. Fuse
Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations,
is located in the Maintenance section of this
Owner's Manual.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Remove the 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-fitting 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 fire extinguisher rated BC
handy, for flammable liquids and electrical fires.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid under pressure
can cause skin injection injury.
If you are injured by hydraulic
fluid, get medical attention
immediately.

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SAFETY
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 flame.
CELL PHONES
A driver's first 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, text messaging devices, pagers, or
two-way radios.
VENTILATION
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open flames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.
Breathing these fumes, even in low
concentrations, can cause death. Never
operate a vehicle in an enclosed area
without venting exhaust to the outside.

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SAFETY
BATTERY SAFETY NOISE
Airborne noise emission during use is below
70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator.
VIBRATION
Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed
2.5 m/s2to the hand-arm or 0.5 m/s2to the
whole body.
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases, which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks, or
lit tobacco to come near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always
cover your face and protect your eyes,
and also provide ventilation.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which
burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing
or replacing any electrical components.

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Vehicle application recommendations are based
on the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed
must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's
stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings
(found on the driver-side door cornerpost
of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight
distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast
may be required to comply with these
requirements. See "Ballast Requirements"
later in this section.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
See your WESTERN®outlet/website
for specific vehicle application
recommendations before installation.
The Quick Match selection system has
specific vehicle and snowplow requirements.
• WESTERN Quick Match selection system
is based on available vehicle capacity for
snowplow equipment on a representative
vehicle equipped with options commonly
used for plowing and with 300 lb of front seat
occupant weight.
• Weight of front seat occupants can be adjusted
above 300 lb, but vehicle with snowplow must
not exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional
limitations and requirements.
• Installation, modification, and addition of
accessories must comply with published
WESTERN recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is
loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or
snowplow accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as
configured must be weighed.

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VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear
ballast must be used when necessary to remain
in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
If ballast is required, it is important that it
be secured properly behind the rear axle.
A ballast retainer kit is available from your
WESTERN®outlet (PN 62849).
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your WESTERN
outlet for the correct amount of ballast
required. Include the weight of the retainer as
part of the ballast requirement. Sand bags are
recommended for use as ballast.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.
NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight
calculations assume the entire width of the
bed is filled as close to tailgate as possible.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
UltraMount®2 SNOWPLOW
The UltraMount 2 snowplow consists of all the
components that are readily removable from the
vehicle as a unit. This includes the blade, quadrant,
lift frame, A-frame/T-frame, hydraulic unit, and
snowplow headlamps. The snowplow is ready and
easy to mount when you need to plow snow. When
plowing is completed, remove the snowplow.
UltraMount 2 snowplows have through holes
in the lower lift frame and stand leg. The
holes will accept 1/2" trailer hitch pin
locks, which are available at most auto
supply or trailer equipment stores. These
holes, used with locks, may be used to
secure the snowplow assembly on or off
the truck to deter theft.
The snowplow shall be installed according
to instructions supplied. WESTERN®outlets
are trained to provide this service and
other services for this snowplow.
Actual
configuration
varies by
model
FloStat®
Hydraulic Unit
Lift Frame
Cable Boot
Stand Shoe
Plow
Horn
Angle
Ram
Blade Lift Ram
Lift Arm
Cutting
Edge
Quadrant
Stand Hook
Stand
A-Frame
Lock Pin
Holes
Stand
Lock Pin
NIGHTHAWK™ Headlamps or
NIGHTHAWK™ LED Headlamps
with EdgeView™ Technology

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
There is no need to unhook the chains or the
hydraulic hoses. When the lift frame is pinned
to the stands and locked in place (see blade
label or the Removing Snowplow from Vehicle
& Storage section of this manual), the complete
UltraMount®2 snowplow can be easily moved
around on most hard surfaces.
BLADES
WESTERN®snowplows with steel blades are
constructed of heavy-gauge steel. To increase
rigidity and strength, the blades are reinforced with
several vertical ribs. The top edges are formed for
added strength and improved appearance.
WESTERN snowplows with poly blades are
constructed of a high molecular weight polyethylene
sheet that is supported with structural steel.
WESTERN blades have replaceable high-carbon
steel cutting edges bolted to the bottom.
Straight blade, PRODIGY™, WIDE-OUT™, and
WIDE-OUT™ XL cutting edges should be replaced
when worn to the bottom edge of the blade.
MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, and ENFORCER™ cutting
edges should be replaced when worn to within 1" of
the carriage bolts. (See the Maintenance section in
this manual.)
Your new blade's steel components are protected
with a baked-on ULTRAFINISH™ powder coat
over a base primer coat that resists cracking,
corrosion, scratching, and rust. This coating—
many times thicker than paint—will maintain its
luster and glossy good looks. It can be touched up
when necessary.
Blade guides are included with your complete
snowplow. These help the operator to visualize the
edges of the blade and aid in blade positioning.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
Straight Blades
WESTERN®straight blades, with their exclusive
Roll-Action™ design, roll snow ahead and to the
side instead of just pushing it. This action means
you can move more snow and move it faster using
less power, saving fuel and reducing wear and
tear on both vehicle and snowplow.
Large, adjustable disc-type skid shoes are
standard on some models. These rotate 360°
for longer wear and better blade flotation over
all surfaces. For severe service, heavy-duty disc
shoes are standard on all PRO-PLOW®Series 2
and PRO PLUS®snowplows.
DEFENDER™ Compact Plows
The reliable, 16-gauge, DEFENDER compact
plow features a powder coated steel moldboard
that is 23½" tall and available in 6'8" and 7'2"
widths for rugged snow plowing performance
without the extra weight. The DEFENDER
snowplow comes standard with a high-carbon
steel cutting edge that reduces wear and extends
the life of the blade. Steel or poly cutting edge kits,
a rubber deflector, curb guards, and adjustable
shoe kits are sold separately.
ENFORCER™ Blades
The ENFORCER snowplow is built from
high strength, low-alloy steel and is designed to
deliver superior strength, allow the performance
and efficiency of a V-plow with the agility of a
half-ton truck application. The standard UltraLock
double-acting cylinders allow precise control
of blade wings that operate independently
or together for straight-blade operation. The
ENFORCER V-plow is available in either stainless