Use and Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you are experiencing difficulties with your plow, please consult the troubleshooting tips below. This is intended as a
guide, to assist you in resolving common technical issues and performing simple adjustments. If you require further
assistance,pleasecontacttheSnowBear
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CustomerServicedepartmentat1.800.337.2327.
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1. Plowrocksortipsfromsidetoside.
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a. Your plow is intended to rock from side to side by 8 to 10 inches. This will help to compensate for
differencesintheterrainthatyouareplowing,andshouldnotbereducedbyadding
shimsorwashers.
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b. Iftheplowisrockingexcessively,checkthe5/8”pivotbolt(#6)toensurethatthereisnomorethan¼”
offreeplay.The5/8”locknutcanbetightened,ifrequired.
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c. Checkthe springsand eyebolts to ensure thatthere is adequate tension.If
 the springs appear loose,
tightenthelocknutsontheeyeboltsto¼”pastthepointoftension.
2. Winchstrapisbreaking.
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a. The single most common cause of a broken strap is lack of free movement in the U Bolt, where the
strap
attachestotheAFrame.Ensure
thatthelocknutsontheUBoltaresufficientlyloose,andthereis
plentyofplayintheUBolt.
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3. Winch/Actuatordoesnote ngage,orwinchhesitates.
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CAUTIONͲDisconnectpowerfromtheplow,priorto
workingonthewinch/actuatoror
wiring.
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a. Ensurethat thebattery cableis securely groundedto the negativeterminal on your battery.DO NOT
GROUNDTOVEHICLEFRAME.
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b. Ensure that the switch on the control box (under your hood) is in the “ON” position. Check your
contacts and connectors to ensure that they are
secure and
free of any dirt or corrosion. Dielectric
greasecanbeusedtoprotectelectricalconnectionsagainstdirtandcorrosion.
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4. Plowoperationisbackwards(i.e.bladeliftswhenitshouldlower)
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a. Ensurethat thered wireonthe 2’ winchconnector isconnectedtothe positive (top)terminal on the
winch,
andtheblackwireisconnectedtothenegative(bottom)terminal.
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5. Wiring,controlswitchorcontrolboxaregettinghot.
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a. Circuit breaker must be installed between the red battery cable and the positive terminal on your
battery.Ensure thatthe breakerbracket isconnected between the battery and the
brass terminal on
thecircuitbreaker.
REMEMBER
ThisplowisintendedforpersonaluseONLY.Theplowisnotratedfor
commercialuse,anditisnotdesignedtobetransportedatspeedsgreaterthan10mph
(16km/hr).Commercialuseortravellingabovetherecommendedspeedswillvoid
yourwarranty
andcancauseseriousdamagetotheplow,yourvehicle,oryourperson.
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