12 Testing The Snowplow
12. Connect the RED POWER WIRE (with 10 AMP FUSE) to a switched
power source with a minimum of 10 amps. Note: The red power wire
MUST be fused and switched on and off with ignition. Secure all loose
wires under the dash.
13. Next, install the LIGHT TOWER. Position the tower arms into the
receiving pockets located on the undercarriage push beam. Align the
mounting holes in the light tower with those on the push beam and
insert two 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" hex head cap screws. Secure the screws
with 1/2" washers and top lock nuts. See your local Blizzard Dealer
for complete installation instructions for your vehicle undercarriage.
14. Proceed to install the PLOW HEADLIGHTS. Align one HEADLIGHT
BALL STUD MOUNT ADAPTER on the light tower tube with the
mounting hole and insert the threaded stud through each. Secure the
headlight with one 1/2" split lock washer and hex nut. Note: All snow-
plows are shipped with two BLACK DOME PLUGS that install at
either end of the light tower. For secure placement, apply a bead of
silicone around the perimeter of the plug prior to installation on the
light tower. Connect the terminals from the plow lights to the terminals
on the main lighting harness. Repeat the installation for the opposite
headlight.
15. Align the four mount holes on the JOYSTICK CONTROL with the
holes located on the JOYSTICK BENCH MOUNT PEDESTAL. Note:
The radius on the pedestal should face the dashboard. Secure the
joystick to the pedestal with four 8-32 x 3/4" machine screws provided.
Next, slide the VELCRO® STRAP through the slots cut in the pedestal.
The metal D-RING should be located on the side opposite of the radius.
Wrap the strap around the bench and fasten. Finally, connect the
white power connector from the vehicle wire harness to the connector
on the control station. The power switch on the joystick should be in
the “OFF” position.
This completes the electrical assembly installation for the vehicle wire
harness and main lighting harness.You are now ready to perform all of
the test functions on the snowplow.
Testing The Snowplow
1. Fill the HYDRAULIC PUMP FLUID RESERVOIR with BLIZZARD
SNOWPLOW RAPID ACTION HYDRAULIC OIL (P/N 63070) until it
is approximately 3/4" from the top of the tank. Replace the cap on the
reservoir. Proceed to remove the weather caps from each of the plow
and vehicle wire harnesses and connect the plugs. Turn the POWER
SWITCH on the joystick in the cab to the “ON” position and turn the
vehicle ignition switch on.You now have power to the snowplow.Once
all of the hydraulic functions have been executed, the system will have
been filled with approximately 3 to 3-1/2 quarts of hydraulic oil.
In the event you should lose hydraulic power while
snowplowing, raise the snowplow into a pile of
snow and insert the emergency hitch pin.The pin
will lock the plow in a temporary raised position
until proper service can be performed to restore
hydraulic power. Note: For clarity, the draw latch
is not shown in this illustration.
