O W N E R ’S MA N UA L an d U ser ’s g u i d e Read the HomePlow Owner’s Manual before operating or servicing a snow plow. Follow these instructions explicitly.
Thank You Thank you for buying the HomePlow By Meyer. As a new owner of hard-working, mechanical equipment, we strongly urge you to spend quality time with this owner’s manual. It’s easy to use and full of time-saving tips that will enhance your ownership experience. It includes suggestions for faster installation, safe operation and more productive plowing. We also strongly urge you to register your new HomePlow at thehomeplow.com.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. 1 Never stand or ride on the plow assembly. Keep people and pets at least 25 feet away from the snow plow when in operation. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury. 2 Insert and lock locking pin securely before using. Not doing so will result in serious injury or death.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 Remove Plow Assembly before placing vehicle on hoist/lift. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Do not exceed 10 mph transporting plow. Do not exceed 5 mph plowing snow. Know your road conditions at all times. Keep feet clear of moldboard at all times. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should be used when Hydraulic Unit is SERVICED. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause skin injection injury.
Introduction The HomePlow has published this manual to help you get maximum performance from your snow plow and familiarize you with the features designed for efficiency and safety; be sure you recognize and understand them. Follow recommended operation and maintenance instructions, so when the storm hits, your HomePlow will be ready and you will know how to plow like a pro. WARNING: Deployment of an air bag while using a The HomePlow will not be covered under The HomePlow’s warranty.
PLOW ASSEMBLY 3/4 box 3/4 ratchet 7/16 box 7/16 ratchet 9/16 box 9/16 ratchet 15/16 box 15/16 ratchet 10" adjustable wrench 1/2" box 1/2" ratchet Channel locks 66 Tools Needed for Assembly You will need the tools listed to assemble your HomePlow. It should take less than one hour and will require two people for assembly.
Hardware Kits PLOW ASSEMBLY Manual Plow Hardware Kit – Models 23100/23150 F D G H M S A N R I C B T J J E O L K P Q Electrical Plow Hardware Kit – Models 23200/23250 K G F D S A L H B C I E J Q M N O T R Manual Hardware A - Pin 1" x 3" B - 1/2-13 x 1-3/4" C - Hinge Pin D - Eyebolt 3/8-16 x 4" E - Lynch Pin F - Clevis Pin 3/8 x 3" G - Clevis Pin 1/2 x 1-1/4" H - Cotter Pin 1/4 x 2" I - Hair Pin Cotter 1/8" J - Locknut 3/8-16 K - Locknut 1/4-20 L - Finish Nut 3/8-16 M -1/2-13 x
PLOW ASSEMBLY Manual Lift Plow Parts – Models 23100/23150 A – Left Moldboard B – Right Moldboard C, D, E – Cutting Edges F – Trip Springs G – Compression Springs H – Spacer Plate I – Swing Arm, Spacer Tubes, Pivot Arm J – Spring Arm Covers K - Manual Latch 88 L – Lift Frame M – Plow Markers N – A-Frame O – Manual Handle P – Manual Latch Q – Manual Latch Weldment R – Pivot Bar S – Hardware Kit T – Manual Leaf Spring
Manual Lift Plow – Models 23100/23150 A B C D L H T I R N G F E K J S O J P Q M 9
PLOW ASSEMBLY Electric Lift Plow Parts – Models 23200/23250 A – Left Moldboard B – Right Moldboard C, D, E – Cutting Edges F – Trip Springs G – Compression Springs H – Spacer Plate I – Swing Arm, Spacer Tubes, Pivot Arm J – Spring Arm Covers 10 L – Lift Frame M – Plow Markers N – A-Frame R – Pivot Bar Q – Lift Arm S – Hardware Kit T – Lift Chain S – Hardware Kit U – Linear Actuator
Electric Lift Plow – Models 23200/23250 A B C D H L N G F Q I J E J U R S T M 11
PLOW ASSEMBLY Moldboard and Pivot Bar Assembly Parts Needed: A, B, C, D, E, H, R. S 1. Sandwich spacer plate (H) between left and right moldboard assembly (A, B) using three 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" and 1/2" locknut. Tighten fasteners using a 3/4" box wrench and a 3/4" ratchet wrench. 2. Use eight 1/2-13 x 1-3/4" to align cutting edges (C,D,E) to left and right moldboard assembly. Fasten using 1/2" locknuts. Tighten fasteners using a 3/4" ratchet wrench. 12 3.(Fig. 1) (Fig.
A-Frame Assembly PLOW ASSEMBLY Parts needed: I, G, N, R, S 4. Assemble both sets of Spring arms and pivot arms (I) using 1/4-20 x 3/4" and 1/4-20 Locknut. Snug fasteners using a 7/16" box wrench and a 7/16" ratchet wrench. NOTE: The Pivot and Spring Arms should be able to hinge. 6. Drop the two compression springs (G) into the A-frame (N) so they end up on top of the spacer tubes. 5. Drop the two spacer tubes (I) into the A-frame (N) as shown.
PLOW ASSEMBLY 7. Drop the two Pivot/Spring arm assemblies created in step (4) into the A-frame on top of the compression springs as shown. NOTE: Long spring arm should face out. 14 A-Frame Assembly (cont.) 8. Snap the two spring arm covers (J) over A-frame (N) as shown.
A-Frame to Pivot Bar Assembly PLOW ASSEMBLY Parts Needed: R, S 9. Attach the long Spring Arms (I) to Pivot Bar (R) using two 3/8-16 x 1" and 3/8-16 Locknuts. Snug fasteners using a 9/16" box wrench and a 9/16" ratchet wrench. NOTE: The Pivot Bar and Spring Arms should be able to hinge. 11. Insert one hinge pin thru A-frame (N) and Pivot Bar (R) to lock the plow straight. This can be removed for auto angling or installed for fixing the plow straight or to the left and right angle. 10.
PLOW ASSEMBLY Pivot Bar/Trip Spring/Moldboard Assembly/Plow Markers Parts Needed: F, K, M, S 12. Align manual latch (K) under top plate of A-frame as shown. Attach latch by inserting two 3/8-16 x 1" and 3/8" Locknuts. Tighten fasteners using a 9/16" box wrench and a 9/16" ratchet wrench. 16 13. Attach four trip springs to pivot bar as shown.
Pivot Bar/Trip Spring/Moldboard Assembly/Plow Markers (cont.) 14. Thread one 3/8-16 finish nut to each eyebolt all the way to the bottom. Attach eyebolts to each trip spring and slide eyebolt into the holes on the moldboard as shown. Fasten eyebolt to moldboard using 3/8-16 locknut. PLOW ASSEMBLY 16. Attach plow markers (M) to moldboard using four 5/16-18 x 1", 5/16' flatwashers and 5/16-18 locknut. Tighten using a 1/2” box wrench and 1/2" ratchet. 15.
PLOW ASSEMBLY Manual Lift Assembly (Models 23100/23150) Parts needed: L, O, P, Q, S, T 17. Align lift frame (L) to A-Frame (N) by inserting two 1 x 3" pins. Lock pins using ¼ x 2" cotter pins and bend cotter pins to lock into place. 18. Attach manual latch (P) to manual latch weldment (Q) using 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" and 1/4-20 locknut. 18 19. Snug fasteners using a 7/16" box wrench and a 7/16" ratchet wrench. NOTE: The manual latch rung lock and manual latch weldment should be able to hinge.
Manual Lift Assembly (Models 23100/23150) (cont.) 20. Attach manual leaf spring (T) to manual latch weldment (Q) using two 1/4-20 x 3/4", 1/4" flatwashers and 1/4-20 locknut. Tighten using a 7/16" box wrench and 7/16" ratchet. PLOW ASSEMBLY 21. Insert 3/8 x 3" clevis pin into lift frame at rear holes and insert one 1/8" cotter pin. Bend one end of cotter pin to lock into place.
PLOW ASSEMBLY 22. Bend back manual leaf spring (T) and insert manual latch weldment (Q) to lift frame (L). Attach using one 1/2-13 x 3-1/4" and 1/2-13 Locknut. Snug using 3/4" box wrench and 3/4" ratchet. Manual Lift Assembly (Models 23100/23150) (cont.) 23. Attach manual handle (O) to moldboard using two 1/4-20 x 3/4", 1/4" flatwashers and 1/4-20 locknut. Tighten using a 7/16" box wrench and 7/16" ratchet. Handle can be reversed for user preference. You are now ready to enjoy your new HomePlow.
Electric Lift Assembly (Models 23200/23250) PLOW ASSEMBLY If you have an electric lift plow (Models 23200/23250) continue here from step 11. Parts Needed:L, Q, S, T, U 24. Align lift frame (L) and insert two 1 x 3" pins. Insert two cotter ¼ x 2" cotter pins and bend ends to lock into place. 26. Attach lift arm (Q) to lift frame (L) using ½ x 3' pin, ½" flatwasher and 1/8" hair pin cotter. 25. Attach linear actuator (U) to lift frame using ½ x 3" pin, ½ flat washer and 1/8" hair pin cotter.
PLOW ASSEMBLY 27. Attach lift arm (Q) to linear actuator (U) using ½ x 3" pin, ½" flatwasher and 1/8" hair pin cotter. Electric Lift Assembly (Models 23200/23250) (cont.) 29. Locknut. Tighten using 3/4" box wrench and 3/4" ratchet. Note: Chain adjustment can be obtained by sliding more chain links into the Lift Arm. (See page 29) 28. Attach chain (T) to A-frame (N) using one ½ -13 x 3-1/4" and ½-13 locknut. Tighten using ¾" box wrench and ¾” ratchet. You are now ready to enjoy your new HomePlow.
WIRING INSTALLATION – Electric Lift Models 23200/23250 only (Fig. 14) Step 1 Carefully route the vehicle harness to the vehicle battery (fig. 12). You may need to route thru the grille or behind/under the bumper. Be sure to stay away from hot, sharp or moving parts of the vehicle and use the zip ties provided to secure. Attach the black wire to the negative (-) battery post (fig. 13) and the red wire to the positive (+) battery post (fig. 14). Coat connections with dielectric grease. (Fig. 12) (Fig.
WIRING INSTALLATION – Electric Lift (cont.) STEP 3: INSTALL PLOW ONTO VEHICLE (Fig. 22) (Fig. 21) (Fig. 23) Lift here and push toward vehicle. Remove Pin Lift Frame Step 3a Align vehicle so that the male tube on the lift frame is lined up directly in front of the receiver hitch (fig. 21). Lift slightly on the Lift Frame decal (fig. 22) and push plow assembly into the vehicle receiver hitch until the pin holes align (fig. 23). Proper install is shown in Figure 24. (Fig.
Step 4 (ELECTRIC LIFT) Remove both weather cover from the end of the vehicle harness, add dielectric grease to the connecting prongs and connect. Reconnect weather cover to the vehicle harness once plow is removed. Step 5 (ELECTRIC LIFT) If the plow utilizes the electric lift press “U” to Raise Plow and press “D” to Lower Plow. Part #22891 Press the up arrow to raise the plow and the down arrow to lower the plow. A blue light will illuminate when either button is pressed.
MANUAL LIFT Models 23100/23150 only Raise & Lower Plow (manual lift) Safety pin To raise the plow, lift plow by handle to the manual latch rung lock and then lower. This will lock the plow in the raised position. Then add safety pin. Safety pin location for transporting plow Safety pin location for operating plow To lower the plow, lift the plow by the handle up past the manual latch rung lock and then lower to the ground. The manual latch rung lock works just like an extension ladder.
Attach Plow to Vehicle Remove Hitch Pin. Align the vehicle receiver hitch so that the male tube on the lift frame is lined up directly in front of the receiver hitch (fig. 30). Lift slightly on the Lift Frame decal (fig. 31) and push plow assembly into the vehicle receiver hitch until the pin holes align (fig. 32). Proper install is shown in Figure 34. Connect electrical plug (Models 23200/23250 only)(fig. 33). (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31) (Fig. 32) ➋ ➋ (Fig.
Remove Plow from Vehicle Lower plow all the way down. Disconnect electrical plug (Models 23200/23250 only) (fig. 41) and install weather covers to both end of the harness. Remove Hitch pin (fig. 40). Gently lift at lift frame decal (fig. 42) and slide lift frame out of receiver hitch on vehicle (fig. 43). Re-install Hitch pin thru Lift Frame. (Fig. 38) (Fig. 37) ➋ (Fig. 40) ➊ (Fig. 41) ➍ (Fig. 43) ➌ ➎ (Fig.
HOW TO Plow Chain Adjustment (electric lift) (Models 23200/23250 only) The chain is adjustable at the lift arm. The chain must be adjusted with the controller in the down (Float) position and the actuator must be all the way down as far as it will go. The chain should be adjusted to have 2-3 links of slack (see step 29, page 22). Also if a major electric actuator malfunction is experienced the plow can be raised by a floor jack or two people and the chain can be adjusted up with no slack.
Pre-Season & Post-Season Maintenance The HomePlow recommends this maintenance information for regular service. Sustained heavy operation may call for more frequent service. Snow plowing subjects a vehicle to exceptionally rugged use. As a result, it is very important to inspect and maintain the snow plow and vehicle up to maximum operating conditions. Inspection should be made of both the vehicle and snow plow prior to the plowing season and after each use.
Post-Season Summer Maintenance Grease SNOW PLOW STORAGE 1. Coat pivot pin and other wear points with chassis lubricant. Be sure to grease all grease holes. 2. Unplug electrical connection. Coat connection with a dielectric compound to prevent corrosion and plug into their corresponding weather plug. Dielectric Grease Grease Grease Available at www.thehomeplow.com Protects your electrical system with Meyer winter formula dielectric grease.
Parts List HomePlow Manual Lift Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Qty.
Parts List HomePlow Manual Lift 33 33
Parts List HomePlow Electric Lift Item Part No. Qty.
Parts List HomePlow Electric Lift 35 35
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide for The HomePlow Electric Lift (Linear Actuator) CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Plow operates slowly 1. Bad wire connections. 1. Clean/Tighten wire connections. 2. Discharged battery. 2. Recharge battery. 3. Bad Linear Actuator. 3. Replace Linear Actuator. 4. Bad Remote Control Receiver. 4. Replace Receiver . Plow doesn’t operate 1. Bad wire connections. 1. Clean/Tighten wire connections. 2. Discharged battery. 2. Recharge battery. 3.
HomePlow Poly Snow Deflector Made of pliable poly, the HomePlow deflector keeps snow flume down and away from the windshield and accentuates the snow rolling action of the plow. It comes pre-drilled ready for installation. Sold as complete kits and come ready-to-install with hardware bag and steel mounting belt. Part #08267 (6’-8”) HomePlow Quick Link Lock Prevents your valuable HomePlow from theft. 3” locking pin replaces existing pin or bolt, works on all 2” Category 3, receiver hitches.
THE HOMEPLOW SNOW PLOW LIMITED WARRANTY EFFECTIVE May 1, 2010 The HomePlow, warrants to the original purchaser of HomePlow brand products that they will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase to only the original owner.
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