Use and Care Manual

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ENGLISH
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING: Always inspect Snow Plow components, connections, and fasteners for wear or damage every time you attach
or detach the Snow Plow. Worn or damaged components may allow the Snow Plow to fail without warning, resulting in
serious injury or vehicle damage.
VEHICLE RECOMMENDATIONS
The vehicle with the Snow Plow installed must comply with applicable motor vehicle safety standards and with the vehicle
manufacturer’s stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings (found on the driver’s side door corner post of the vehicle)
as well as the front and rear weight distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast may be required to comply with these
requirements. (See Ballast Requirements below).
The weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted above 136 kg (300 lb.), but the total vehicle weight with Snow Plow
must not exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
Installation, modification and addition of accessories must comply with manufacturers’ and regulators’ published
recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other truck equipment or as Snow Plow accessories
are installed.
If there is uncertainty as to whether available capacity exists, the actual vehicle as
configured must be weighed.
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Because of the front/rear axle weight ratio, ballast (additional weight) is important in qualifying vehicles for Snow Plow
eligibility. Rear ballast must be used when necessary to remain in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
Ballast, if required, must be retained correctly behind the rear axle, distributed evenly across the width of the vehicle. The
weight of the ballast retainer should be considered part of the ballast weight. We recommend sand bags for ballast.
The installation should be completed on the asphalt/concrete surface, with sucient area to work.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
PREINSTALLATION
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