9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060 Fax (440) 974-0165
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1. Mount Dismount Instructions Snowplow Mounting fig above 1 Check that the pins are fully retracted The foot pedal should be pushed towards the truck and will lock in the retracted position 2 Drive in to the plow so that the cross bar on the mount engages with the receiver notch on the plow Depending on the plow height the jack many need to lowered or raised to fully engage 3 Pull the foot pedals away from the truck to release the pins 4 Push up on the lift frame to engage the pins To verify the lift frame is fully connected check to see that the gold pins are visible from each side Insert the lock pin or padlock through the foot pedal and pedal linkage 5 Retract the jack enough to allow its removal Rotate the jack to disengage from the jack mount plate 6 Stow the jack on the stow plate located on the driver s side moldboard and insert the lock pin The RECEIVER NOTCH DISMOUNTED PLOW jack may also be stored in the truck for added theft prevention 7 Connect both the lighting amp hydraulic control connectors Snowplow Dismount fig above 1 Put the plow in float by holding the down button for 1 second 2 Press down on the chain lift to retract the lift cy2. r MOTOR SIDE PO 20 gos PURPLE BL fa B DOE 116 GRN WHT ORG WHT ALL COILS GROUNDED TO NEGATIVE MOTOR TERMINAL RESERVOIR SIDE BLUE D 2 13 amp n N LR AR RAS PASSENGER S SIDE VIEW Figure D Hydraulic Power Unit Wiring Diagram Parts List ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION FIGURE A LIFT FRAME DIAGRAM 24 16113220 A Frame VMD FIGURE E HARNESS DIAGRAM 8 16102110 2 Clevis Pin 3 4 x2 1 8 26 16112210 Prop Stand Assembly with lift bolt 80 16160100 1 Harness Truck Relay 9 16102102 Cotter Pin
3. Check S6 S7 VALVE for contamination ANGLE LEFT AND ANGLE RIGHT DON T WORK Check voltage at S8 VALVE coil Check S8 VALVE for contamination PLOW DRIFTS WHILE PLOWING SNOW Air in Fluid Check CHECK VALVES for contamination Check RELIEF valves for contamination RESULT Continuity Problem If no voltage present check cable and connections Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris Continuity Problem If no voltage present check cable and connections Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris Continuity Problem Continuity Problem If no voltage present check cable and connections Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris If no voltage present check cable and connections Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris Bleed air from system Poppet must move freely and seat and piston area must be clear of any debris Poppet must move freely and seat must be clear of any debris FIX Check BLUE WIRE S1A COIL Replace repair cable or connections Remove S1A VALVE and check free movement of poppet clean any chips debris from valve Replace S1A VALVE Check BLUE WHT WIRE S4 and S5 COILS Replace repair cable or connections Confirm BLU WHT wire at S4 S5 VALVES Remove S4 S5 VALVE and check free movement of spool clean any chips debris from valve Replace S4 S5 VALVE Check GRN WHT WIRE S7 VALVE Check ORG
4. Buyers Products 9049 Tyler Blvd Mentor OH 44060 Contact Your Dealer for Service and Technical Support 16992420 Rev B
5. 08 4 _Roll Pin 40 00 79 16152332 1 Plug Lift Check Valve FIGURE C A FRAME amp MOLDBOARD DIAGRAMS 113 16101016 1 Stud 3 8 16 X 2 ZN 1 16101130 1 Pin Hinge V 114 16101017 1 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 3 4 ZN 2 16101200 4 Spring Trip 115 16101018 1 Washer Lock 3 8 ZN 3 16101210 2 Spring Mount Eye Bolt Kit set of 4 116 16101019 1 Nut Serrated Flange 3 8 16 ZN 4 16102144 10 Clevis Pin Kit Trip Angle 180 16152334 1 Valve Angle Relief 3000 PSI 5 16120190 2 T bar Kit Trip Spring 183 16151312 1 Vaie eo 7 16113262 1 Cover Kit VMD Moldboard Hinge 184 16151330 1 Valve S2A S3A Solenoid 9 16102102 Cottet Pini 5 16 327 185 16152336 2 Coil w flying leads 2 16102102 Cotter Pin 3 16 x2 186 16152340 2 Valve S8 Solenoid 10 16102104 Washer 1 187 16152342 2 Coil S8 Dual Spade 1 16102122 2 Clevis Pin Kit 7 8 x4 189 16151321 2 Fitting Manifold Lift Port 90 Deg Swivel 12 16102142 2 Clevis Pin Kit 7 8 X3 1 4 190 16152346 2 Fitting Angle Port Cyl 90 14 16103000 2 Chain Lift 195 16152128 1 Grommet HPU Tray 15 16103020 2 U Bolt Kit Lift Chain w nuts 196 16152130 1 Tray HPU 14 16992420 Rev B PIN DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE TO RESERVOIR ROD BORE TO RESERVOIR BORE ROD S8 TOP BLOCK CENTER BLOCK STA PUMP RESERVOIR LOGIC TABLE 2 3 4 6 7 8 12 MOT A B C D E F G SOL UP DOWN SIA S2A S2B S3A S3B S4 55 S6 S7
6. 3 16 x2 nut MD 80 16160110 1 Repair Connector 16160100 Grill 9a 16102112 2 Cotter Pin 5 32 x1 1 2 27 16111212 Bolt Prop Stand Connector 10 16102104 2 Washer 1 28 16111214 Nut Jam 5 8 11 80 16160112 2 Ee 6160100 1 16102122 3 Clevis Pin Kit 7 8 x 4 a 16111310 PANNE 80 16160116 1 Plate Mounting Relay Harness 12 16102142 3 Clevis Pin Kit 7 8 X3 1 4 al En ener 80 16160510 1 Cap 16160100 16160300 16a 16110120 Lower Lift Frame Assembled w 34 16120820 2 Cutting Edge 34 x3 8 VMD75 83 16160114 6 Relay Light Individual Linkages MD 35 16120114 Cutting Edge Fastener Kit set of 10 RT 16a 16112120 Lift Frame Lower Weldment MD 36 16120167 Deflector Contoured DS VMD75 84 16160200 Harness Plow Ligh 16b 16112110 Lift Frame Upper Weldment MD 37 16120110 1 Skin Fastener Kit set of 10 16160512 1 Cap 16160200 16160400 30 16111400 Chain Lift Arm assembled 38 16120120 2 Cap Crosstube 85 16160500 l AE Truck Control 30 16111402 Chain Lift Cover w screws 39 16120168 Deflector Contoured PS VMD75 83 16160310 Repair Connector 6160300 Grill 30 16111406 Chain Lift Fastener Kit 40 16122100 1 Blade Guide Assembly pr 85 16160510 1 Cap 16160100 16160300 32a 16111124 2 Snapper Pin 2 1 2in 41 16122220 1 Moldboard Weldment DS VMD75 87 16160402 1 Spring Cage Kit of 2 Power 33 16112530 2 Bracket Light MD 42 16120268 2 Clamp Strip VMD75 Emmas 67a 16151325 Fitting Cyl Lift Port 43 16120840 1 Cutting Edge DS Center
7. 87 16160512 Cap 16160200 16160400 72 16153100 Hose Lift 1 4 x18 44 16120850 1 Cutting Edge PS Center 87 16161400B T Harness Plow Control VX Complete 75 16154212 Packing Kit 1 1 2 w Wiper Seal 45 16121710 1 Skin DS VMD75 SST 88 16160410 1 Relay Motor 75 16154214 Gland Nut 1 1 2 w Wiper Seal 46 16121712 1 Skin PS VMD75 SST 89 16160500 1 Cable Battery 75 16154220 Cylinder Lift 1 1 2 x6 47 16122224 Trip Angle Weldment DS VMD75 93 16161420B oe Plow Control VX Ground 97 16160700 Light Plow Pair 48 16122226 1 Trip Angle Weldment PS VMD75 94 16161430 I Harness Plow Control VX 58 Only 97 16160710 Light Plow DS 49 16122222 1 Moldboard Weldment PS VMD75 95 16160448 Relay Module 97 16160712 Light Housing Only DS 73 16153110 2 Hose Angle 3 8 x36 98 16160610 Harness Controller Extension 36 97 16160720 Light Plow PS 74 16154300 2 Grinder Double Acting 98 16160620 T Mount Kit SnowDogg Controller 97 16160722 Light Housing Only PS 97 16160730 2 Hardware Kit Light Mounting 74 16154302 2 SealKitfor 16 34300 a 16191603 D 1 set 99 16153120 2 Hose Angle Cylinder Retract 3 8 x 48 97 16160732 2 Seal Light Lens to Housing 104 16101004 1 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 2 00 ZN 97 16160734 2 Harness Light Internal 105 16101005 1 ut Nylock 3 8 16 97 16160740 2 Bulb H1 High Beam 190 16152346 4 Fitting Elbow 3 8 JIC M F 97 16160742 2 Bulb H7 Low Beam FIGURE D HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
8. ADAPTER may be required 8 The CONTROLLER CONNECTOR is routed through the firewall Wait to complete RELAY HARNESS installation before further steps 9 Connect the handheld controller and locate in a convenient location for the operator using the included mounting bracket or Velcro 10 Male spade connectors on the BLACK and RED WHITE wires will be connected to the LIGHT HARNESS in the next step Light Harness er Light Harness Diagram TO HEADLIGHT ADAPTER 1607 XXXX THROUGH TRUCK GRILL 16160100 RELAY HARNESS TO HEADLIGHT ADAPTER 1607 XXXX 1 Route the RELAY HARNESS through the grill drivers side preferably and place the RELAY MODULE close to either the drivers or passenger side headlight whichever is convenient 2 AVEHICLE SPECIFIC HEADLIGHT ADAPTER for your plow should be installed between the OEM HARNESS and HEADLIGHT on both the passenger and driver sides The BROWN wire from the adapter should be spliced into the PARKING light circuit The PURPLE wire from your adapter should be spliced into the TURN signal circuit 3 Route and connect the 8 pin connectors on the RELAY HARNESS to the VEHICLE SPECIFIC HEADLIGHT ADAPTERS There is a LONG and SHORT cable on the RELAY HARNESS The LONG cable is for the far side of the vehicle Both CABLES are identical LEFT and RIGHT turn signals will be determined prior to routing the LIGHT HARNESS on the plow 4 The ORANGE and BLACK WHITE wires on the RELAY HARNESS are connecte
9. DIAGRAM 97 16160744 2 Bulb Park Turn Amber 50 16152012 1 Auxiliary Manifold no valves with plugs 110 16111512 1 Light Bracket Fastener Kit 8 50 16152104 1 Manifold O ring Fastener Kit Screws Washers Nuts 50 16152000B 1 Hydraulic Power Unit VX VMD TM 16101012 1 pi js Upper Lower Fastener ST 16151100 1 Pump Gear 191 16152120 1 Cover Top HV600 HPU 51 16159116 2 Seal Shaft 192 16152122 1 Cover DS Front V 52 16151102 2 Inlet Strainer 193 16152124 1 Cover PS Front V 53 16152004 2 Spline Coupler 194 16152126 3 Screw Thumb HPU Cover 54 16151110 2 Reservoir Kit Res Bolts Seal Cap 54 16159114 2 O ring Reservoir FIGURE BZ LINKAGE DETAI DIAGRAM 55 16151112 Plug Reservoir 3 8 NPT 17 16112102 2 Pin Mount Locking MD 56 16151200 1 Motor 1 6kW 18 16112104 2 Spring Mount Locking Pin MD 58 16151302 1 Valve Main Relief 18 16102104 2 Washer 1 61 16151308 1 Valve Lift Check 22a 16111113 2 __ Foot Pedal Dual MD VMD only 61 16900010 1 Tool Lift Check Valve Removal 23a 16111111 2 Linkage Dual Pedal MD 62 16151310 1 Valve Lowering Speed 32a 16111124 2 Snapper Pin 2 1 2in 63 16152016 2 Plug 2 SAE 1 8 101 16101001 2 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 1 00 SST 64 16152018 2 Plug 4 SAE 1 4 103 16101003 2 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 3 00 ZN 67a 16151325 2 Fitting Cyl Lift Port 106 16101006 4 Nut Nylock 3 8 16 SST 76 16151326 2 Breather Vent 107 16101007 6 Washer Flat 3 8 SST 77 16152330 2 Valve Check u2
10. S1B FLOAT LEFTIN LEFTOUT RIGHTIN Full schematics and pin out RIGHTOUT VEE information can be found online at SCOOP www snowdoggplows com under ANGLEFT ANGRIGHT Tech Support in the 16992920 service manual 15 16992420 Rev B 9049 Tyler Blvd e Mentor Ohio 44060 Phone 440 974 8888 Fax 440 974 0165 Toll Free Fax 800 841 8003 snowdoggplows com LIGHTING SCHEMATIC PLOW CONNECTED LOW BEAMS ON 16160200 16160710 a 1 TN 2 LO 1 ke is HI2 LIGHT HARNESS DS PLOW LIGHT at let lad Aa FO mi Tin p EE ST he os FE O I 16160100 RELAY HARNESS 1607 ADAPTER Q INS Mi ed SER jji sees p 16160720 EE Hp PS PLOW LIGHT gt oan in usm D ER GE EE ER HR ME COMMON EE HOT 12V do i R Big a C COIL 12 amp TRUCK HEADLIGHT z x d 2 R R ZN A N VN IN N UN AN ZN EE 5 2 8 2 a N 3 N FROM TRUCK HARNESS METHOD OF OPERATION Headlights The SnowDogg relay isolation module diverts switched power or ground for the plow high and low beams from the truck harness to the snowplow lights when the plow is connected There is no additional draw from the plow lights The plow headlights common uses the vehicle headlight harness common 12V or ground which is supplied through the light gray wire When the plow is discon
11. WHT WIRE S6 VALVE Replace repair cable or connections Confirm ORG WHT wire at S6 and GRN WHT wire at S7 Remove S6 S7 VALVE and check free movement of spool clean any chips debris from valve Replace S6 S7 VALVE Replace repair cable or connections Confirm BLUE BLK wire at S8 VALVE Replace RELAY MODULE Remove S8 VALVE and check free movement of spool clean any chips debris from valve Replace S8 VALVE Slightly loosen fittings to angle cylinders and angle the plow Tighten fittings while fluid is escaping Do this over an absorbent mat or hold a rag over fitting to absorb excess fluid Remove CHECK valves and clean Replace CHECK valve Remove RELIEF valves and clean Replace RELIEF valves 16992420 Rev B TROUBLESHOOTING continued SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC RESULT FIX WINGS SCOOP WHEN RIGHT OUT IS PRESSED Status light blinks 3 times Continuity Problem Check GRN WIRE S2A AND B COIL Check S2A and S2B VALVES for contamination Problem goes away when relay module is Relay module is faulty Replace RELAY MODULE disonnected WINGS SCOOP WHEN LEFT OUT IS PRESSED Status light blinks 4 times Continuity Problem Check ORG WIRE S3A AND B COIL Check S3A and S3B VALVES for contamination Problem goes away when relay module is Relay module is faulty Replace RELAY MODULE disonnected PLOWING TIPS a Know the area you are plowing Be aware of all hidden obstacles pipes drains berms etc a Plow with the storm do not let snow a
12. is escaping Do this over an absorbent mat or hold a rag over fitting to absorb excess fluid Add fluid Slightly loosen fittings to angle cylinders and angle the plow Tighten fittings while fluid is escaping Do this over an absorbent mat or hold a rag over fitting to absorb excess fluid Tighten gland until leak stops Polish rods with fine steel wool Slightly loosen fittings to angle cylinders and angle the plow Tighten fittings while fluid is escaping Do this over an absorbent mat or hold a rag over fitting to absorb excess fluid Remove fluid if necessary in most cases the problem will subside as entrapped air dissipates Check PURPLE WIRE S1B COIL Replace repair cable or connections Open DROP SPEED valve Remove S1B VALVE and check free movement of poppet clean any chips debris from poppet seat Replace S1B VALVE Remove LIFT LOCK valve and check free movement of poppet clean any chips debris from poppet seat Replace LIFT LOCK valve 16992420 Rev B TROUBLESHOOTING continued SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC PLOW WON T LIFT Status light blinks 2 times Check voltage at STA VALVE coil Check STA VALVE for contamination LEFT OR RIGHT WING WON T EXTEND Status light blinks 5 times Check voltage at S4 LEFT or S5 RIGHT VALVE coil Check 54 55 VALVE for contamination LEFT OR RIGHT WING WON T RETRACT Status light blinks 6 times Status light blinks 7 times Check voltage at S6 LEFT or S7 RIGHT VALVE coil
13. 102142 Clevis Pin Kit VX Plows 9b 1 Ds Side Light 4a 2 Clevis Pin 7 8 x 3 1 4 9c 4 Bolt Plow Flathead 1 2 13 x 2 5 Zy Ab 2 Washer Flat 7 8 Zn 9d 4 Washer Spherical Zy 4c 2 Pin Cotter 3 16 x 2 Zn 9e 4 Washer Flat 1 2 Zy 5 1 16113262 Cover Kit VMD Moldboard Hinge of 4 Washer Lock 1 2 Zy 5a 1 Cover Weldment 9g 4 Nut 1 2 13 Zy 5b 2 Screw Hex Cap 1 4 20 x 1 SST 10 1 16101104 Lift Frame Hardware Kit 5c 2 Nut Nylock 1 4 20 SST 10a 2 Clevis Pin 7 8 x 4 6 1 16122100 Blade Guide Kit 10b 2 Cotter Pin 3 16 x 2 6a 2 Blade Guide Orange 24 10c 8 Carriage Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 5 SS 6b 4 Screw Cap Hex 5 16 18 x 1 Zn 10d 8 Washer Flat 7 16 SS 6c 4 Washer 5 16 Flat Zn 10e 8 Nut Nylock 1 2 13 SS 6d 4 Nut Nylock 5 16 18 Zn 11 1 16111400 Chain Lift 7 2 16112530 Light Brackets 16992420 Rev B SNOWPLOW ASSEMBLY 1 Flip up the upper lift frame and secure using eight 1 2 x 1 1 2 stainless steel hex cap screws nuts and washers 10c d e 2 Attach the chain lift to the upper lift frame and lift cylinder using two 7 8 x 4 clevis pins and cotter pins 10a b 3 Attach the moldboards to the lift frame kit using the hinge pin washer and cotter pin as shown Check that the moldboards rotate freely around the hinge pin 4 Install the two cylinder rods to each moldboard half with the clevis pins washers and cotter pins as shown 5 Install the snow deflectors if desired by loosening the fasteners on the top of the moldb
14. 9049 Tyler Blvd Mentor Ohio 44060 Fax 440 974 0165 Toll Free Fax 800 841 8003 snowdoggplows com OWNERS MANUAL PATENTS PENDING 16992420 Rev B Table of Contents 1 Warnings Vehicle Application esse ee pg 2 2 About the DIO as ere ed nnnee pg 3 3 Registration Information Website pg 3 4 Snowplow Mounting Dismounting pg 4 5 Mechanical Installation pg 5 6 6 Harness Installation seeren pg 7 9 7 Storage and Maintenance pg 10 8 Parts Diagram and BOM ss pg 11 14 Eie iS ee TE pg 11 D Moll board siese ee es EE ds pg 12 c Hydraulic Power Unit pg 13 9 Hydraulic Electrical Operation pg 15 16 10 Troubleshooting sens pg 17 19 11 Snow Plowing Tips secs pg 19 GE cet pg 20 VMD INSTALLATION REFERENCE MANUAL WARNING Many newer trucks are equipped with air bags DO NOT under any circumstances disable or remove or relocate any sensors or other components related to the operation of the air bags WARNING Always follow the vehicle manufacturers recommendations relating to snowplow installation For recommended vehicle models refer to the SnowDogg Application Chart and Selection Guide WARNING Vehicles equipped with air bags are designed such that the air bags will be activated in a frontal collision equivalent to hitting a solid barrier such as a wall at approximately 14 mph or more or roughly speaking a frontal perpendicula
15. additional limitations and requirements e Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other truck equipment or snowplow acces sories are installed e If there is uncertainty as to whether available capacity exists the actual vehicle as configured must be weighed 16992420 Rev B WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of a SnowDogg plow The SnowDogg plow by Buyers Products is a heavy duty professional grade plow built for your toughest plowing applications By using this manual for maintenance and safety instructions you can be sure to optimize the life of your plow Your dealer can provide expert assistance and service and is the first line of support They have first hand knowledge of your plow and the conditions in your area Be sure to register your plow after purchase at www snowdoggplows com The required information is shown on the Registration Data Sheet Registration is required to activate your two year warranty REGISTRATION DATA SHEET Owner s Information Name Company Address Phone Fax E mail Purchased From Purchase Date Plow Model Plow Serial HPU Serial Truck Model Truck Year Register your plow at www snowdoggplows com to activate your two year warranty 3 16992420 Rev B i
16. arage door 2 The snowplow should be mounted with the blade raised in transport position 3 Check that the truck is in normal operating condition with no flat tires failed suspension components and no passengers 4 Mark the vertical centerline of the vehicle headlights on the screen a line matching the height the of headlights from the ground Mark the horizontal centerline of the vehicle headlights on the screen lines matching the headlight center to center distance 5 The high intensity zone of the low beams should be just below the horizontal line and the right of the vertical lines see diagram below Adjust the headlight aim as required Light Aiming Diagram Align with Vehicle Screen Located Centerline Vertical Centerline 25 re Headlights Ahead of Right Headlight High Intensity Zones 1 For Type 2 Sealed Beam i Headlights on Low Beam Distance Between Headlight Centers 9 16992420 Rev B NOTE Snowplow installers must certify that installation conforms to federal motor vehicle safety standards Your plow and truck are now ready for operation The hydraulic system has been filled at the factory and should be fully operational It is possible that agitation due to the shipping has introduce some air into the oil When operating the plow for the first time some oil may exit the vent by the coils This should stop once the plow is cycled and operational Check all plow and light functions I
17. ccumulate a Always lower the plow blade when parking to minimize the risk of the plow dropping and to reduce the load on the truck suspension a When transporting the plow monitor coolant temperature If the truck is running hot adjust the plow position to allow additional airflow to the radiator a Plowing at high speeds increases the potential for damage to your plow AND your truck 19 16992420 Rev B COVERAGE Buyers Products Company warrants to the original purchaser of a Buyers Products SnowDogg brand snowplow that they will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years after the date of original purchase Buyers Products warrants accessories service parts and components purchased separately to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year after date of original purchase These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other express and except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Buyers Product s Liability is expressly limited to repair or replacement of defective parts Buyers Products Shall not be liable for consequential incidental or contingent damages whatsoever even if damages are caused by the negligence or fault of Buyers Products This warranty gives you spec
18. d to the RED WHITE and BLACK wires on the CONTROL HARNESS Connect them as shown below see the application guide for spe cific information on your vehicle In the case of a standard ground vehicle switched hot connect the wires as shown below for standard configuration In the case of a switched ground vehicle locate the gray wire with male female disconnected fittings already connected Disconnect the two halves The male quick connect end of the wire will not be used and may be taped off The female end will be connected to the RED WHITE wire from the 8 16992420 Rev B 16160300 harness Connect the other wires as shown It is recommended that heat shrink tubing be put over these connections once complete to seal against corrosion STANDARD HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED GROUND HEADLIGHTS SEE APP GUIDE FOR ASSISTANCE RELAY HARNESS CONTROL HARNESS RELAY HARNESS CONTROL HARNESS WHITE BLK BLACK WHITE BLK BLACK ORANGE RED WHITE ORANGE RED WHITE GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY ALREADY CONNECTED NOT USED COVER END IN RELAY MODULE J WITH TAPE OR HEAT SHRINK 5 Connect the FUSED POWER LINE to an OEM approved 12V IGNITION SWITCHED source 10A Light Aiming 1 Place the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet in front of a matte white screen such as a white wall or g
19. eservoir should be filled through to top port until oil reaches the top port a Recheck and tighten all fittings and valves every season or as necessary Vibration due to normal use can cause fittings to loosen a Loctite or Teflon tape should not be used on any fittings or hoses The only plugs where pipe sealant may be used are the reservoir plugs a The reservoir should be drained and refilled every season to ensure that the oil remains free of water and contanimants If contaminants are known to be present it is recommended that the reservoir be removed and cleaned With proper maintenance and care your SnowDogg plow will provide years of trouble free service 10 16992420 Rev B Figure B Linkage Detail Diagram g X x OW ih VENUE ERARA RARA RARA RARA RARER AAN RAT Atay ARE EE ty ay 0 YET GEER au NI ss of b x F FI lt gt EN 0 7 0 Figure A Lift Frame Diagram Figure C A Frame Diagram 16992420 Rev B E S bo 8 X 5 a Figure C Harness Diagram Figure E 16992420 Rev B 12 9 1 16992420 Rev B BLU WHT GN BLU WHT DRIVER S SIDE VIEW BLUE
20. f something is not working correctly reread the installation directions to make sure a step was not missed and check the schematics STORAGE 1 Before disconnecting the plow from your vehicle fully compress the lift cylinder 2 Disconnect the plow from your vehicle 3 Coat all electrical connection points with dielectric grease 4 Repair touch up any chipped paint or rusted areas 5 Apply a coat of oil or grease to all exposed chrome on angle and lift cylinders 6 Grease all grease fittings on trip pins and king pin REMOVAL FROM STORAGE 1 Check all fasteners and hydraulic fittings for tightness 2 Replace any cracked hydraulic hoses 3 Coat all electrical connection points with dielectric grease 4 Connect plow to vehicle MAINTENANCE The SnowDogg line of plows has been simply designed for reliable service In order to ensure the reliability of your plow observe the following maintenance items and regularly inspect a Fasteners and retaining devices for proper installation and tightness a Hydraulic cylinders for damage pitting or leakage a Hydraulic hoses for wear damage or leakage Replace any damaged hose a All electrical connections for corrosion apply dielectric grease as required a Cutting edge wear a Plow shoe wear Greasable fittings 2x trip pins and king pin HYDRAULIC SYSTEM All SnowDogg plows use SnowDogg brand Low Temperature Hydraulic Fluid P N 16150010 available from SnowDogg dealers a The r
21. ick is heard when buttons are pressed MOTOR RELAY is bad If no continuity check cable connections and replace if necessary PLOW WON T MOVE AT ALL MOVES JERKILY VERY SLOWLY OR CHATTERS Check fluid level in reservoir Air in fluid Fluid should be visible in elbow fitting Bleed air from system PLOW WON T MOVE AT ALL MOVES JERKILY VERY SLOWLY OR CHATTERS Check fluid level in reservoir Air in fluid OIL IS LEAKING FROM CYLINDERS OIL SPRAYS OUT OF VENT PORT IN POWER UNIT Air in Fluid Check fluid level PLOW WON T DROP Status light blinks 8 times Check voltage at S1B VALVE coil Check DROP SPEED control valve Check S1B VALVE for contamination Check LIFT LOCK valve for contamination Fluid should be visible from fill cap reservoir should be 3 4 full Bleed air from system Packing is loose Rods are pitted Bleed air from system Fluid should be visible in elbow fitting Continuity Problem If no voltage present check cable and connections DROP SPEED valve should be several turns from fully closed Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris Poppet must move freely and seat area must be clear of any debris FIX Check RED WIRE MOTOR RELAY Replace MOTOR Replace repair cable or connections Replace MOTOR RELAY Replace repair cable or connections Add fluid Slightly loosen fittings to angle cylinders and move the plow wings Tighten fittings while fluid
22. ific legal rights Additional purchaser s rights may vary from state to state WHAT IS NOT COVERED The warranty does not apply to parts not furnished by Buyers Products or damage resulting from same parts modified without authorization or damage resulting from same expendable parts cutting edges fluids etc damage resulting from failure to install maintain or operate the product per the owner s manual installation instructions or application guides damage to vehicle and or frame of vehicle resulting from plow attachment WARRANTY PROCEDURE If any part is proven to be defective within that warranty period Buyers Products will at its sole discretion repair or replace said part at its expense FOB Cleveland OH Labor will be credited to authorized dealers as determined by published rate charts Buyers Products obligation shall be limited to such repair or replacement and shall be further contingent on Buyers Products receiving written notice of the alleged defect and proof of original purchase within ten 10 days of its discovery as well as the return of the allegedly defective part to Buyers Products To obtain service the purchaser must return the defective snowplow to an authorized SnowDogg Dealer with proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records All transportation costs to and from the dealer will be the responsibility of the purchaser SnowDogg dealers may be located on line at www snowdoggplows com
23. linder The chain must have slack for ease of plow removal 3 Install the jack into the jack mount plate This will raise the lift frame prop 4 Extend the jack enough to remove weight from the plow mount pins 5 Push on the foot pedals and the lift frame towards the vehicle simultaneously The pins will retract and the lift frame will rotate forward to rest on the lift frame prop 6 Disconnect the lighting and hydraulic connectors 7 Back away from the snowplow 16992420 Rev B INSTALLATION SnowDogg snowplows are shipped almost completely assembled to minimize the amount of time from box to plowing The illustrations are representative only and may differ from your hardware Please see the parts diagrams for specific part numbers K NI TON q En q ER gt TA Una gs NN D DER EEE Y N A di G fi x ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 16014000 VMD Lift Frame Assembly 8 1 16111512 Light Hardware Kit 2 1 16020710 VMD75 Moldboard w Deflector 8a 8 Screw Cap Hex 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Zn 3 1 16101170 Hinge Pin Kit VX VMD Plows 8b 16 Washer Flat 1 4 Zn 3a 1 Hinge Pin 8c 8 Nut Nylock 1 4 20 Zn 3b 1 Washer Flat 1 Zn 9 1 16160700 Light Kit 36 1 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 2 Zn 9a 1 Ps Side Light 4 2 16
24. nected power flows through the relay common to normally closed contacts to the truck headlights NOTE If the red white wire is hooked straight to battery 12V it will draw current at all times draining the battery PROPER OPERATION OF LIGHTS Plow Parking Lights On simultaneously with the Truck Parking Lights Plow Turn Signals On simultaneously with the Truck Turn signals isolated by relays Plow Headlights On INSTEAD of Truck headlights Truck and Plow headlights should NEVER be on at the same time NOTE Full schematics and pin out information can be found online at www snowdoggplows com under Tech Support in the 16992900 service manual 16 16992420 Rev B TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the RELAY MODULE CONNECTOR for the following steps The controller will not detect most electrical faults with the relay module connected SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC RESULT PUMP MOTOR NOT RUNNING WHEN UP LEFT OR RIGHT PRESSED Status light blinks ONCE Check voltage at MOTOR terminals with UP LEFT or RIGHT buttons pressed Check cable continuity between MOTOR RELAY and MOTOR Check control signal to MOTOR RELAY small wires to motor relay with UP LEFT or RIGHT buttons pressed Check ground continuity between between control ground at MOTOR RELAY and battery ground Continuity Problem If voltage present MOTOR is bad If no continuity check cable connections and replace if necessary If voltage present and no cl
25. ness Diagram TRUCK FIREWALL 10A FUSE DRILL 1 5 HOLE AND PROTECT WITH GROMMET TO CONTROLLER POSITIVE TERMINAL TO CHASSIS OR BATTERY GROUND NEGATIVE ne UN i 1 Route the CONTROL HARNESS through the truck grill by the battery and through the firewall Some trucks will require drilling a 91 50 hole through the firewall while some will have holes provided usually plugged Check your truck Owner s Manual for details If the hole is drilled it is critical that a grommet be used to prevent damage to the wire harness 2 Mount the MOTOR RELAY in a convenient and secure location on the battery side of the vehicle using the included self tapping screws 3 The small RED WIRE from the CONTROL HARNESS is connected to a small terminal of the MOTOR RELAY 4 The small BLACK WIRE from the CONTROL HARNESS has two leads one is connected to the other 16992420 Rev B small terminal of the MOTOR RELAY The other is connected directly to vehicle chassis ground 5 The large 4 gage BLACK WIRE on the CONTROL HARNESS must be connected directly to the NEGATIVE battery terminal A BATTERY TERMINAL ADAPTER may be required 6 The large 4 gage RED WIRE on the CONTROL HARNESS is connected to one of the large terminals on the MOTOR RELAY 7 The shorter red BATTERY CABLE is used to connect the other large terminal of the MOTOR RELAY with the POSITIVE terminal on the battery ABATTERY TERMINAL
26. oard The end two fasteners will need to be removed to slide the deflector between the black painted retainer strip amp the stainless steel skin It may be necessary to clamp the skin in place to allow insertion of the deflector After the deflectors are in place replace and tighten all fasteners 6 Install the blade guides using the included hardware kit 7 Install the lights with the light kit hardware Do not route the plow side light harness yet as the Passenger and Driver side light connection will vary depending on the truck side installation Do not tight en the light hardware yet as they will need to be aimed 8 The plow may now be set into mounting configuration install the jack and level the plow to the proper height for mounting to the truck 9 Grease the seven hinge pin tubes using a needle style grease gun tip The grease hole is located in the front of each hinge pin tube 10 Adjust the center cuttings The gap between the two cutting edges should be between 1 4 3 8 VEHICLE SPECIFIC MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Mount the truck undercarriage as shown in the undercarriage installation instructions As with the plow all the fasteners should be checked on a regular basis VEHICLE SPECIFIC HEADLIGHT ADAPTER INSTALLATION 1 It may be necessary to remove vehicle headlights to access the truck light harness connectors 2 Install the vehicle specific headlight adapters per included installation instructions 3 Be sure to route
27. r collision with a parked car or truck of similar size at approximately 28 mph or more Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in vehicle decelerations equivalent to or greater than the air bag deployment threshold described above would deploy the air bag WARNING Make sure plow is properly attached before moving vehicle WARNING Do not move plow while servicing or place body parts between or under plow parts while moving plow WARNING When transporting position plow so as not to block vision or plow headlights WARNING DO NOT change blade position when traveling WARNING DO NOT exceed 40 mph when transporting plow WARNING Do not exceed 10 mph when plowing A WARNING Always lower blade when vehicle is not in use WARNING Read this manual carefully before operating this snowplow CAUTION Vehicle application recommendations are based on the following e 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 corner post of the vehicle and the front and rear weight distribu tion ratio In some cases rear ballast may be required to comply with these requirements e In some cases there may be
28. wires and harnesses away from hot surfaces or moving parts CAUTION For safety reasons the blade drops very slowly on the plow as shipped To adjust the drop speed of the blade use a flat blade screwdriver and turn the lowering speed adjustment on the front of the hydraulic power unit counter clockwise Turn it clockwise to slow the blade drop speed Do this only while the blade is dropped and tighten the jam nut after adjusting 6 16992420 Rev B HARNESS INSTALLATION The SnowDogg has two separate harnesses for ease of installation and troubleshooting control harness and a light harness They can be mounted separately In the case of trucks with central hydraulics or existing auxiliary lights either harness can be omitted without affecting the functionality of the other system CAUTION Keep all connectors greased with dielectric grease on a regular basis to minimize corrosion amp potential damage or wear to the pins It is critical that all electrical connections be tight and secure Loose connections on the plow circuit can cause overheating component failure or intermittent operation Control Harness The plow side control harness has been preinstalled The truck side control harness is routed through the grill by the battery and through the firewall to the controller It is preferable when possible to keep the plow connector on the drivers side to make mount dismount easier and faster Control Har
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