Fisher Snowplow 7'6" HD2

Ensure special tools and knowledge are available for servicing trip springs

Coat all electrical connections with dielectric grease

Blade and Attachments Maintenance

Clean blade and attachments as needed

Paint blade and attachments as needed

Is the lift ram fully collapsed so the rod is not exposed?

Apply petroleum grease to exposed chrome surfaces of the rams to prevent rust

WARNING: Lower the blade when the vehicle is parked. Keep 8' clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to drop unexpectedly, or damaging hydraulic components. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.

Clean all electrical connections

Tighten all electrical connections

Coat electrical connections with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion

Check hydraulic system for leaks

Inspect for cracked or damaged hoses

Drain hydraulic system and refill with recommended hydraulic fluid

Electrical Plug Connection Check

Are all electrical plugs connected?

Do vehicle headlamps function normally when electrical plugs are disconnected?

Do snowplow headlamps function when electrical plugs are connected?

On DRL systems, do both vehicle and snowplow headlamps function when electrical plugs are connected?

Park the vehicle on a smooth, level, hard surface, such as concrete.

Lower the blade to the ground and turn the control OFF.

Leave the snowplow attached to the vehicle.

Turn the vehicle ignition to the 'OFF' position.

Disconnect the snowplow battery cable from the vehicle battery cable.

Remove the hydraulic unit cover.

Loosen the breather/fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir.

Lower the blade to the ground before making the adjustment.

Remove the hydraulic unit cover.

For XtremeV™, XV2™, and XLS™ hydraulic units, perform the following:

Adjust the quill to set the blade drop speed.