Plow Operator's Guide - Basic Guide to Plowing

Learn the basics of using a plow, including safety precautions, procedure, and maintenance.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Basic Guide to Plowing

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT AND CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. Operation: • Always replace winch rope if appears worn or frayed before plowing. • Always inspect the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and adjustments before operating. Replace all worn or damaged parts before operating. • Always plow cautiously, impact with a hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go out of control. • Always stay clear of moving parts and cables. • Always keep others away when operating or adjusting plow. • Always use appropriate personal protection equipment when servicing, installing, or using product. • Always wear a helmet and appropriate clothing when operating the vehicle. • Always : 1) use proper plowing techniques. 2) stay out of danger area. 3) avoid potential pinch points • Always drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain. Driving at speeds that cause the plow to bounce while in the up position may cause the lift system to back-drive, lowering the plow down. This may result in the plow impacting a stationary object and cause damage to the vehicle and operator injury or death. • Never raise the plow to a solid (stall/lock) position against vehicle, as it may damage the vehicle lift device and plow. • Never be near or contact the plow or lifting device while the plow is being raised or lowered. • Always operate plow vehicle with care. Vehicle weight balance and stability can be greatly changed when a plow is attached and when the vehicle is pushing a loaded plow. With this change, steering and vehicle control will be different. • Always ensure components will remain secure during installation and operation. • Always check the winch for back-driving and rope nesting before plowing. Failure to do so may cause the plow to creep downward when in the up position. If the plow creeps down low enough, the blade may hit a stationary object ejecting the rider from the vehicle and causing serious injury or death.

This manual provides important safety information and instructions on how to operate your plow. Every plowing situation has the potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, It is important to read ALL instructions and safety infor- mation BEFORE installing and operating your plow. Familiarize yourself with the operation of your plow and be constantly safety oriented. Every plowing situation is different, your constant good judgment and consistent focus on safety are of great importance As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. WARNINGS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the hazard, indi- cate how to avoid the hazard, and advise of the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard. NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage. NOTES are additional information to help you complete a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!

As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the hazard, indicate how to avoid the hazard, and advise of the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard. NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage. NOTES are additional information to help you complete a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!

NOTE: Some images shown in this manual may not necessarily represent your actual product. It is the customers responsibility to review the specific product operator’s manual and other literature specific to your product for complete operation details.

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SAVE THIS MANUAL and other product literature for future reference and review frequently for continuing safe operation. Instruct all users of this product to review this manual before operating this product. Additional Product Literature Available Online : • Product Installation / User Guides and Replacement Parts List • Provides product installation specifications, performance data and replacement parts information. • Other product literature specific to some products • Go to www.warn.com for additional or replacement product literature available to view/download. TABLE OF CONTENTS: General safety precautions .................................................................................................................2-3 Know Your Plow ......................................................................................................................................4-6 Plow Accessories & Enhancements......................................................................................................7 How the Plow Works.............................................................................................................................. 8-9 Before you Plow ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Plowing .................................................................................................................................................11-13 Final Analysis/Maintenance/Storage................................................................................................ 14

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT AND CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. General Safety: • Always Know Your Plow. Take time to fully read the Installation Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to Plowing, in order to understand your plow and its operations. • Always Know Your Winch. Take time to fully read the Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, in order to understand your winch and its operations. Installation: • Always inspect the plow and bucket mechanism, fasteners, cable and adjustments before operating.Replace all worn or damaged parts before operating. • Always lower plow completely for removal from vehicle. • Always stay clear of moving parts and cables. • Always keep others away when operating or adjusting plow. • Always use appropriate personal protection equipment when servicing, installing, or using product. • Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place. • Always ensure components will remain secure during installation and operation. • Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

KNOW YOUR PLOW

BEFORE YOU BEGIN , take time to fully read all instructions and safety information and familiarize yourself with your plow components before installing and operating your plow.

NOTICE

WARNING MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT AND CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. • Always check lift mechanism, straps or winch rope integrity before plowing. Failure to do so may cause the plow to drop suddenly from the up position and impact a low-lying object, potentially ejecting the rider from the vehicle and causing serious injury or death. • Always be sure the latch lever handle is fully engaged before plowing. In some instances it may be necessary to push the handle to engage it into the plow base. Failure to properly engage the plow may result in loss of vehicle control which can lead to vehicle damage, personal injury, or even death. • Never exceed 5 MPH with plow installed. • Never operate the vehicle on side slopes greater than 10° with the plow installed. • Never operate this product if you are under 16 years of age. • Never operate this product when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. • Never operate the plow near bystanders. • Never stand or ride on the plow. • Always ensure area to be plowed is clear of pedestrians and bystanders. • Never remove the hook from the end of the winch rope. The hook prevents the end of the winch rope from being pulled into the roller fairlead. Removal of the hook increases the chance that fingers or other extremities may be pulled into the roller fairlead causing personal injury. Leave the winch hook on and always follow safe winching techniques as described in the Winching Guide included with your winch. • Never winch with the rope outside of the roller fairlead. Doing so can result in severe vehicle damage and rope wear that can cause the winch rope to break suddenly and potentially cause destructive vehicle damage and major injury or death to riders and bystanders. Always route the rope through the roller fairlead before winching. Servicing Safety: • Always ensure vehicle is stable and secure. • Always lower plow completely for removal from vehicle. • Always stay clear of moving parts and cables. • Always keep others away when operating or adjusting plow. • Always use appropriate personal protection equipment when servicing, installing, or using product.

AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Always refer to the Installation and Specification Guide, supplied in the winch kit, for all wiring schematics and specific details on how to wire this WARN product to your vehicle. • Always store the plow system in a dry place when not in use.

The WARN Plow system is divided into four separate kits. This allows the user to build a plow system per his/her liking and for the specific vehicle they own. A user must have one of each kit in order to have a working plow system. A complete plow system is made up of four kits :

Plow Blade

Push Tube Base Assembly

Vehicle Plow Mount

Plow Lift or Winch

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KNOW YOUR PLOW

4. The Plow Blade Return Spring restrains the plow blade in an upright position during plowing. If the blade wear bar contacts a very low non-movable object, the blade will roll over (forward) against the force of this spring. WARNING Never remove the hook from the end of the winch rope. The hook prevents the end of the winch rope from being pulled into the roller fairlead. Removal of the hook increases the chance that fingers or other extremities may be pulled into the roller fairlead causing personal injury. Leave the winch hook on and always follow safe winching techniques as described in the Winching Guide included with your winch.

WARNING Always Know Your Plow. Take time to fully read the Installation Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to Plowing, in order to understand your plow and its operations. WARNING Always inspect the plow and bucket mechanism, fasteners, cable and adjustments before operating. Replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.

Hook Eye

T-Handle

8. The Hook Eye . The Hook Eye is where the winch rope hook attaches to the Plow Base Assembly. This enables the plow to be raised and lowered. 9. The Push Tube Base Assembly is the main frame of the plow and attaches the plow blade to the vehicle by way of the plow mount. The tubes in this assembly transfer the pushing power of the vehicle into the plow blade. The front part of this assembly is the swivel or pivot platform. This platform supports the blade and allows the blade to pivot from side to side as selected by the operator. It also provides lift points for raising the plow blade with a winch or plow lift.

5. Spring Eye Bolts are used to secure the spring end to the swivel base assembly.

10.

Tab

Push Tube Base Assembly

Capscrew

2. The Wear Bar is the rectangular metal bar that is bolted to the bottom of the plow blade. This bar is the cutting edge and takes the brunt of the force and wear involved in plowing. It is a wear item and should be replaced if worn back to the adjacent moldboard edge. TIP: The wear bar can be flipped around once, making use of both edges before total replacement is needed.

1. The Plow Blade is the primary component in the plow system. It is sold in various sizes and styles for different applications and vehicle sizes. The “Moldboard” is the curved face of the blade. The moldboard is specifically designed to roll snow or plowed material.

10. The Plow Mounting Tabs are supplied in the plow mounting kit. These are designed specific to each vehicle and attach the plow tube assembly to the plow mount. Each tab has a pivot disk or round piece of steel. This pivot disk fits into the mount cradle that provides alignment, allowing easy insertion and removal of the connecting pins.

Eye Bolt

6. The plow blade attack angle is adjusted by a Socket Head Capscrew . There are three positions to match plowing conditions. Depending on the position the capscrew is in, will determine the angle the blade. 7. The T-Handle Pivot latch secures the plow blade pivot angle. Pulling up on the handle will release the latch and allow the blade to be rotated about a vertical axis. The handle is spring loaded so it will automatically engage when the base assembly slots align.

3. The Plow Skid is used to control the cutting/plowing height of the blade. It is designed to hold the blade wear bar off the ground at a user-selected height. These are also wear items and should be inspected often and replaced as needed.

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PLOW ACCESSORIES AND ENHANCEMENTS

HOW THE PLOW WORKS

1. Plastic Wear Bar an ultra high molecular weight plastic bar that replaces the steel bar. This bar prevents wear of the blade and will minimize plow scraping on concrete or brick surfaces. 2. Blade Side Wall controls run off of material as it is piled in front of blade. The heavy duty steel construction will prevent material from escaping and better allow you to move the material off to one side. 3. Snow Control Flap is a flexible rubber flap that bolts to the top of the plow blade. This accessory keeps the snow (or light material) from flowing up over the blade, keeping the snow in front of the blade out of the operator’s vision. 4. Plow Lift or Winch are methods for lifting the plow. Unlike the Winch, the Plow Lift is specifically designed to lift the plow blade and does not use a rope. 5. Plow Lift Rope is a durable, synthetic rope that replaces the winch rope. This rope stands up to the repeated sharp angle pulls used to lift a heavy plow blade. Use this rope with the Plow Roller Fairlead for maximum rope life.

6. Roller Fairlead for Plow Lifting designed for use with Warn winches that raise and lower the plow blade. The larger diameter lower roller reduces wear of the rope. 7. Power -Pivot replaces the pivot latching system on the plow. This heavy duty electric device will pivot the plow blade in either direction with the push of a button. It is powerful enough to rotate your blade while plowing. Plow loads are transmitted to the base though an electric over hydraulic system. This accessory greatly improves productivity. 8. Plow Markers clearly mark the corners of your blade. These markers are flexible and two feet high to improve plow visibility when plowing close to objects in deep snow.

WARNING Always check the winch for back-driving and nesting before plowing. Failure to do so may cause the plow to creep downward when in the up position. If the plow creeps down low enough, the blade may hit a stationary object ejecting the rider from the vehicle and causing serious injury or death. WARNING Always check lift mechanism, straps or winch rope integrity before plowing. Failure to do so may cause the plow to drop suddenly from the up position and impact a low-lying object, potentially ejecting the rider from the vehicle and causing serious injury or death.

Plow Mechanics

Now that you are familiar with your

The plow skids may be used to control how deep the blade will cut into the material on the plow surface. The skids may be set to raise the wear bar the maximum distance off the surface. The area may be plowed to

WARN plow and its components, we can begin reviewing how it works. The plow wear bar contacts the surface to be plowed and scrapes the material from the surface. The material is then pushed into the blade by the material on the plow surface and slides along the moldboard. The material rolls over and falls on top of the material in front of the plow as it reaches the top of the moldboard. When the blade is set at a pivot angle, the plowed material will roll over and flow to the side of the vehicle, leaving the area plowed. As the material rolls over in t rd s along r and the plow d. t p w fro fr db l n m a er ri t m he top bo blade is set at a pivot an erial will roll over and flow he vehicle, leaving the . terial rolls over in s set roll ov eav ver in e is ll rol cle, le ng w v a nd e ng t a ov v in s s rol e ve e ill r cle v r ow gle, the w to he

remove the top layer of material. A second pass may be made with the plow skids in a raised position that will allow the blade ds remove mater may skid th at a h y d

to remove all material down to the ground surface. Operating with the plow skids o remove down to surface o r do re down o remo ow em surfa t at maximum position may be optimal when grading material onto the surface or when trying to keep the wear bar from damaging the surface. with t at ma may b gradin onto t when the we damagi m g

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traction, the plow will not be effective as the material will not be able to roll over in front of the blade. The blade attack angle can be t as over tt blad er ttac e. adjusted and will change the blade cutting action. Generally, the blade should be set with the top lip in the back position. e blade. attack ang d will change the blade cutting hange the bla b gle can be nge the blade cu the blade should be y, the blade should be p in the back position. the blade shoul , the blade sho b h an chan th y in the back position. ngle can be ange the blade cu e et set ng

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HOW THE PLOW WORKS

BEFORE YOU PLOW

Lifting Plow The plow requires a lifting device. The lifting device may be a winch or a plow lift. If a winch is used, it is recommended that the operator replace the winch rope with the plow lift rope listed in the accessories section of the WARN Powersports catalog ( www. warn.com ). It is also recommended, that the standard winch roller fairlead be replaced with the plow roller fairlead. This fairlead has a large bottom roller that will reduce rope wear. Using a winch to raise and lower a plow will cause rope wear. WARNING Always replace a damaged or worn rope. Consult the WARN Basic Guide to Winching booklet. For rigging, route the winch rope hook to the hook eye and attach. Be sure the hook latch is completely closed. WARNING Always use hook with a latch. The plow lift is another method for lifting the plow. This device is specifically designed to lift the plow blade and does not use a rope. The plow lift has internal parts that prevent it from extending due to plow weight. It also contains internal switches that automatically stop the device when fully extended or retracted.

Setting Spring Tension WARNING Never remove the springs and hard fixture the blade to the plow base or vehicle. Doing so will prevent the plow from tripping (rollover) during an impact with a low- lying object and possibly damage the plow, vehicle, or eject the rider from the vehicle causing serious injury or death.

WARNING Always be sure the T-handle pivot latch is fully engaged before plowing. In some instances it may be necessary to push down on the handle to engage it into the plow base. Failure to properly engage the plow may result in loss of vehicle control which can lead to vehicle damage, personal injury, or even death. Install the Plow Make sure that the plow and vehicle are on a flat, level surface before attempting to attach the plow to the vehicle mount. The vehicle engine should be off, transmission should be in park and/or the parking brake set. The front wheels should be straight and the plow blade pivot angle should be set to the straight position before installing the plow. Debris such as rocks, dirt, and branches can become lodged in the plow mount while operating the vehicle without the plow. Inspect the mount for any debris, damage and to make sure fasteners are properly torqued before installing or using the plow. The plow retaining pins are secured to the mount by a bail. This bail can become damaged with use. Inspect the bail to make sure that it locks firmly to the mount. Remove the pin and bend the bail wire as needed to ensure that it fits tightly to the mount.

The spring tension on the WARN plow can be adjusted by shifting the spring eye bolts forward or backward.

Backward (toward vehicle)

Forward (toward plow blade)

Shifting the eye bolt forward will soften the spring setting. The softer spring setting will lower the blade rollover force and should be used with lighter vehicles and typically the most aggressive (forward) blade attack angle. Shifting the eye bolt backward will stiffen the spring. The stiff setting will produce the highest blade rollover force. Using the stiff spring position with the most aggressive (forward) blade attack angle position will produce the highest scraping action, useful for gravel driveway maintenance or plowing ice and snow clean. To shift the eye bolt, loosen the nuts (TIP: Push down on spring to relieve pressure on eye bolt) securing the eye bolt to the plow assembly. Shift the eye bolt forward or backward. Once you have the eye bolt in your desired position, tighten the nuts to the recommended torque. NOTE: Be sure to keep tension between the two springs equal.

Setting Blade Attack Angle Usually one angle setting will work fine for most situations. The most aggressive attack angle (top of blade tipped forward (“A”) is recommended for use when moving sand and gravel. This setting will also produce better scraping action on ice or hardpack snow covered surfaces. The middle attack angle setting (“B”) will provide a good all around performance. This setting should be used with heavy or wet snow.

use with deep snow. This setting allows the wear bar to slide under the snow and produce the most blade down force. To adjust the blade attack angle remove the socket head capscrew from the middle position (each side). Rotate the blade to the desired position. While lining up holes, insert bolt in the desired position and torque to recommendation.

Plow lift

Alone the plow is an effective tool, but when used with certain accessories and enhancements your WARN plow can become even more versatile and productive. In this section we will review several of these items. Contact your local dealer or visit: www.warn.com to purchase your accessories. WARNING Always inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation. Protect parts from damage.

Moldboard Preparation The moldboard surface has a nonstick material in the coating from the factory. However, like all nonstick surfaces, this coating will wear out over time. A surface modifier such as wax or nonstick spray may be applied to the moldboard surface periodically to produce the best material roll.

The least aggressive attack angle (blade tipped back- “C”) is recommended for

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PLOWING

Setting Vehicle Height For best plow performance the plow platform and base must be parallel to the surface being plowed. The vehicle height should be adjusted prior to plowing to set the plow in the correct position. This can be done by adjusting the vehicle spring settings, adjusting tire pressure, and adding or removing weight from the vehicle. Be sure to include the weight of the driver on the vehicle when setting up the machine.

Step 1: PUT ON GLOVES & INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT Look for loose hardware, worn components and inspect for damage. Correct issues before you plow. Set blade pivot to straight position. Step 2: POSITION THE BLADE ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE Carefully move the vehicle and plow assembly to a flat level area and about 3’ (1m) apart. Slowly move the vehicle towards the mounting tabs of the tube assembly until the push tube is between the front tires. Step 3: ENGAGE THE PLOW ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE MOUNT Lift the push tube at mounting tab end and slide plow assembly on wear bar, seating the alignment pilot disks into the mount cradle. If the plow is on a loose surface, you may need to work on one side and then the other. Step 4: INSTALL THE CONNECTING PINS AND LATCH THE PIN BAIL On each side, install the connecting pin. You may need to wiggle the push tube assembly to allow the pin to easily insert. If you find difficulty, a tapered drift may help align the holes. WARNING Never operate the plow near bystanders. WARNING Always operate the vehicle at a low speed with the blade installed. WARNING Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even with blade up. Use low range if vehicle is equipped. WARNING Always plow cautiously, impact with hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go out of control. Always stay clear of moving parts and joints. WARNING Always keep others away when operating or adjusting plow. WARNING Always wear gloves when handling winch rope.

WARNING Vehicle weight balance and stability can be greatly changed when a plow is attached and when the vehicle is pushing a loaded plow. With this change, steering and vehicle control will be different. WARNING Always operate the vehicle at a low speed with the blade installed. Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even with blade up. Use low range if vehicle is equipped.

Step 5: ATTACH THE LIFT DEVICE If you are using a winch, put the winch in freespool and pull out 3 to 5 feet (1 to 2 meters) of wire rope. Route the rope through the rope guide and attach the hook to the cross member of the tube assembly as shown. Close the rope guide and insert the locking pin. When using another type of lifting device, carefully review and follow the instructions included with that device. Step 6: CHECK THE LIFT DEVICE OPERATION Lift and lower the plow. Note how far you can lift without stalling the lifting device or causing impact between the plow assembly and the vehicle. Do not over lift the plow during use. Step 7: SET THE BLADE ATTACK ANGLE, SKID HEIGHT, AND BLADE PIVOT ANGLE See the plow blade labeling for tips on setting up the blade for the job at hand. If the material is deep, plow several thin layers at a relaxed attack angle, minimizing load on the plow and vehicle. Finish the job with an aggressive attack angle to leave a clean surface.

Every plowing situation is different. Always plan ahead before you start. It is up to you to analyze the situation and make the decisions necessary for the proper use of your WARN products. Some key things to remember when using your WARN plow: √ Vehicle weight balance and stability can be greatly changed when a plow is attached and when the vehicle is pushing a loaded plow. With this change, steering and vehicle control will be different. √ 5 MPH (8 KPH) maximum. Keep your speed low and pay attention to how the machine is responding to your control. The plow may impact unseen and immovable objects, causing a sudden change in vehicle control. Use low range and 4WD if the vehicle is so equipped. √ Keep bystanders away from the plowing route or path. Steering and vehicle control are different when plowing, changing reaction time. √ Wear proper safety equipment. Carefully review your vehicle manual and labeling. √ Inspect your equipment before and after each use. Get it repaired if damaged. This applies to the plow, winch (if used) and vehicle. √ Set your plow up for the conditions. Best performance is obtained with the right attack angle, spring tension and pivot angle. Too much cutting action will slow or stop your progress. Too little may not get the job done. √ Never plow side hills steeper than 10 degrees.

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PLOWING

FINAL ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance

Step 8: PLAN YOUR ROUTE AND WORK SCOPE Make sure you know what is under the material you are plowing. Avoid impacting hidden objects. Be sure bystanders are aware of your activities and that they stay clear. It is usually best to plow the outer edge of the area to be cleared. To plow a driveway, start by plowing the shoulder first. Move the material to either side of the driveway. This will clear the shoulder and allow for the material in the center to be thrown onto the shoulder or over the material removed from the shoulder.

Inspect the plow before each use. The moldboard surface will become scratched with use. It is recommended to apply wax or a nonstick spray to the surface before plowing. This will prevent the snow from sticking to the blade and provide the best material roll. Inspect the blade wear bar. This steel or plastic bar on the bottom of the blade will need to be replaced periodically over the life of the plow. The steel bar provides about ¾” (19mm) of wear material before requiring replacement. Some blades have a reversible bar that may be turned to double the life of the bar. This bar must be replaced before the retaining bolts and nuts begin to contact the ground. The blade hinge bushings will require lubrication periodically for the best plow performance. Spray a light lubricating oil on both sides of the center blade ribs just above the large hinge bolt. This lubrication should run down the rib and into the bushing area. For better results the blade retaining M16 nuts and retaining washers should be removed to allow lubrication to be applied directly to the bushing. The blade pivot bushing is located in the center of the plow base. Remove the plow from the vehicle and place the blade face down so that the plow base and bushing are vertical. Spray a light lubricating oil around the base retaining plate and then rotate the tube assembly a few times to either side. Repeating this a few times will allow the oil to enter the pivot bushing area. The base retaining plate may need to be removed for cleaning and thorough lubrication if the pivot assembly does not turn smoothly. Inspect all fasteners to i that they are tight. The fasteners on your plow must be torqued periodically to ensure that they are tight. Torque the fasteners to the following specifications:

- M8 Bolts 18 ft-lb, 25 N.m - M10 Bolts 37 ft.-lb, 50 N.m

Plowing Pattern

Storage Always clean off your plow by spraying with fresh water before storage. This will minimize corrosion from road salts or other chemicals. Once the plow is clean it should be removed from the vehicle. Spray pivots and bushings with light lubricating oil and place in storage area. The storage area should be clean and dry. Always repair and lubricate prior to storage, making the plow ready for your next use. Final Comment The Plow Operator’s Guide cannot cover all the possible situations in which you may use your plow. The decisions you make will determine the final outcome. So think through each situation before you begin to move material. Read and understand all manuals, labels and tags. Always be mindful of your own safety and the safety of others.

Step 9: SUIT UP TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE Follow all warnings and wear the right safety equipment. Step 10: WORK SMARTLY. KEEP UNDER CONTROL AND PLOW CAREFULLY Plowing changes how a vehicle handles (steering, stopping, and stability). Plow with care and do not rush. When you are done with your job, be sure to park the vehicle on flat level ground and set the brake (put in “park”) prior to removing the plow. Inspect and maintain your equipment so that it is ready for your next use.

For further information or any questions contact: WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.

12900 S.E. Capps Road, Clackamas OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276 Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122 Or visit www.warn.com.

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TRADUCTION DES INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINALES

MESURES GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ

Manuel de base de déblaiement avec la lame

Avertissements et mises en garde

AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D'ENCHEVÊTREMENT AVEC LES PIÈCES MOBILES ET RISQUE D'ÉCRASEMENT Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles. Fonctionnement : • Toujours remplacer le câble s’il semble usé ou effiloché avant d’utiliser la lame. • Toujours inspecter le mécanisme de la lame, les fixations, le câble et les réglages avant l'utilisation. Remplacer toutes les pièces usées ou endommagées avant l’utilisation. • Toujours utiliser la lame avec prudence. Tout impact avec un objet caché ou fixe pourrait bloquer soudainement le véhicule ou le rendre incontrôlable. • Toujours se tenir à l’écart des pièces mobiles et des câbles. • Toujours tenir les autres personnes à distance durant l’utilisation ou le réglage de la lame. • Toujours utiliser un équipement de protection individuelle adapté lors de l'entretien, de l'installation ou de l'utilisation du produit. • Toujours porter un casque et une tenue vestimentaire appropriée pendant l'utilisation du véhicule. • Toujours : 1) utiliser les techniques appropriées pour le maniement du lame. • Toujours conduire lentement sur les terrains cahoteux ou accidentés. La conduite à des vitesses qui secouent la lame alors qu'elle est en position relevée peut provoquer le déroulement du dispositif de levage, ayant pour effet de baisser la lame. La lame pourrait frapper un objet stationnaire et, par conséquent, endommager le véhicule et blesser l'opérateur, voire entraîner sa mort. 2) se tenir en dehors de la zone de danger. 3) éviter les points de pincement potentiels. • Ne jamais relever la lame en position coincée ou verrouillée contre le véhicule, car cela peut endommager l'appareil de levage du véhicule et la lame. • Ne jamais se tenir à proximité ou en contact avec la lame ou l'appareil de levage pendant que la lame est levée ou abaissée. • Toujours manœuvrer le véhicule de déblaiement avec prudence. L'équilibre et la stabilité du véhicule peuvent être grandement affectés quand une lame y est fixée ou lorsque le véhicule pousse une lame chargée. Cela modifie et la direction et le contrôle du véhicule. • Toujours s'assurer que les composants sont bien fixés durant l'installation et l'utilisation. • Toujours vérifier s'il y a un problème de retour en arrière ou d'imbrication sur le treuil avant d'utiliser la lame. Sinon, la lame risque de s'abaisser lentement lorsqu'en position relevée. Si la lame s'est suffisamment abaissée, elle risque de heurter un objet stationnaire, ce qui pourrait éjecter le conducteur du véhicule, le blessant sérieusement ou entraînant sa mort.

Ce manuel fournit des informations et des consignes de sécurité importantes concernant l’utilisation de la lame. Chaque situation de déblaiement peut potentiellement occasionner des blessures. Afin de minimiser ce risque, il est important de lire attentivement TOUTES les instructions et informations de sécurité afférentes à votre produit AVANT d'installer et d'utiliser la lame. Familiarisez-vous avec le maniement de la lame avant de l'utiliser et préoccupez-vous constamment de la sécurité. Chaque situation de déblaiement étant différente, le bon sens et l'attachement constant aux principes de sécurité sont d'une importance primordiale. Les directives suivantes comprennent des indications, intitulées AVERTISSEMENT, ATTENTION, AVIS et REMARQUE. Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. AVERTISSEMENT présente des consignes de sécurité soulignant un danger potentiel qui, s’il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. ATTENTION comprend des consignes de sécurité signalant un danger potentiel qui, s'il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures légères ou modérées. ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT identifient un danger, indiquent comment l'éviter et montrent ses conséquences possibles si on l'ignore. AVIS présente des consignes visant à éviter les dommages matériels. REMARQUE donne des renseignements additionnels qui aident à accomplir une procédure. TRAVAILLEZ PRUDEMMENT ! REMARQUE : Certaines images présentées dans ce manuel ne représentent pas nécessairement votre produit. Il incombe au client de consulter le manuel du produit et toute autre documentation spécifique au produit pour prendre connaissance de tous les détails liés au fonctionnement du produit. CONSERVEZ CE MANUEL et tous les autres documents relatifs au produit à titre de référence et consultez-les fréquemment pour assurer un fonctionnement continu en toute sécurité. Demander à tous les utilisateurs de ce produit de lire le présent manuel avant de l'utiliser. Autres documents relatifs au produit disponibles en ligne : • Installation du produit / Guides de l'utilisateur et liste des pièces de rechange • Fournit les caractéristiques d'installation du produit, les données de performance et les renseignements concernant les pièces de rechange. • Autres documents relatifs à des produits spécifiques • Consultez le site www.warn.com pour accéder à d’autres documents ou à des documents de remplacement sur les produits, disponibles en consultation/téléchargement. TABLE DES MATIÈRES : Mesures générales de sécurité .....................................................................................................16-17 Se familiariser avec la lame ............................................................................................................18-20 Accessoires et améliorations de la lame .........................................................................................21 Comment fonctionne la lame ....................................................................................................... 22-23 Avant de déblayer avec la lame.......................................................................................................... 24 Déblaiement avec la lame .............................................................................................................. 25-27 Analyse finale/Maintenance/Stockage............................................................................................ 28

Les directives suivantes comprennent des indications, intitulées AVERTISSEMENT, ATTENTION, AVIS et REMARQUE. Chacune d'entre elles comporte un objectif bien précis : AVERTISSEMENT présente des consignes de sécurité soulignant un danger potentiel qui, s’il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. ATTENTION comprend des consignes de sécurité signalant un danger potentiel qui, s'il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures légères ou modérées. Les mises en garde intitulées ATTENTION servent également à signaler une utilisation dangereuse. ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT identifient un danger, indiquent comment l'éviter et montrent ses conséquences possibles si on l'ignore. AVIS présente des consignes visant à éviter les dommages matériels. REMARQUE donne des renseignements additionnels qui aident à accomplir une procédure. TRAVAILLEZ PRUDEMMENT !

AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUE D'ENCHEVÊTREMENT AVEC LES PIÈCES MOBILES ET RISQUE D'ÉCRASEMENT Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des

blessures graves, voire mortelles. Consignes de sécurité générales :

• Toujours se familiariser avec la lame. Prendre le temps de bien lire les instructions d'installation et/ou le manuel d'utilisation, et le manuel de base de déblaiement avec la lame afin de bien comprendre la lame et son fonctionnement. • Toujours se familiariser avec le treuil. Prendre le temps de bien lire les instructions et/ou le manuel d'utilisation, et le manuel des techniques d'utilisation du treuil afin de bien comprendre le treuil et son fonctionnement. Installation : • Toujours inspecter le mécanisme de la lame et du godet, les fixations, le câble et les réglages avant de les utiliser. Remplacer toutes les pièces usées ou endommagées avant l'utilisation. • Toujours abaisser complètement la lame pour les retirer du véhicule. • Toujours se tenir à l’écart des pièces mobiles et des câbles. • Toujours tenir les autres personnes à distance durant l’utilisation ou le réglage de la lame. • Toujours utiliser un équipement de protection individuelle adapté lors de l'entretien, de l'installation ou de l'utilisation du produit. • Toujours faire attention lorsqu'on déplace des composants. • Toujours s'assurer que les composants sont bien fixés durant l'installation et l'utilisation. • Toujours bien serrer les écrous et les boulons conformément aux instructions d'installation et d'utilisation.

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AVANT DE COMMENCER , il est important de lire attentivement toutes les instructions et informations de sécurité afférentes à votre produit, et de vous familiariser avec les composants de la lame avant de l'installer et de l'utiliser.

ÉVITER D'ENDOMMAGER L'ÉQUIPEMENT • Toujours consulter le Guide d’installation et de spécification, fourni avec le kit de treuil, pour tous les schémas de câblage et les détails spécifiques sur la manière de câbler ce produit WARN sur votre véhicule. • Toujours ranger le système de lame dans un lieu sec quand il n'est pas utilisé. AVIS

AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUE D'ENCHEVÊTREMENT AVEC LES PIÈCES MOBILES ET RISQUE D'ÉCRASEMENT Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles. • Toujours vérifier l'intégrité du mécanisme de levage, des sangles ou du câble de treuil avant d'utiliser la lame. Sinon, la lame peut chuter soudainement et heurter un objet bas, ce qui pourrait éjecter le conducteur du véhicule, le blessant sérieusement ou entraînant sa mort. • Toujours s'assurer que la poignée du levier du verrou est bien mise avant d'utiliser la lame. Il faudra, dans certains cas, pousser la poignée pour l'engager dans la base de lame. À défaut, on risque de perdre le contrôle du véhicule, ce qui pourrait l'endommager ou provoquer des blessures, voire la mort. • Ne jamais dépasser 8 km/h avec le véhicule équipé du lame. • Ne jamais conduire le véhicule équipé du lame sur des pentes de plus de 10 degrés. • Ne jamais utiliser ce produit si vous avez moins de 16 ans. • Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil sous l'effet de drogues, de l'alcool ou de médicaments. • Ne jamais faire fonctionner la lame en présence de passants. • Ne jamais se tenir debout ou à califourchon sur la lame. • Ne jamais retirer le crochet de l'extrémité du câble du treuil. Le crochet empêche que l'extrémité du câble disparaisse dans le guide câble à rouleaux. Si le crochet est enlevé, il y a davantage de risques que les doigts ou d'autres extrémités soient happés par le guide câble à rouleaux, causant ainsi des blessures. Laisser le crochet en place et toujours respecter les instructions du Manuel de base des techniques de treuillage inclus avec le treuil. • Ne jamais utiliser le treuil avec le câble à l'extérieur du guide câble à rouleaux. Cela pourrait endommager sérieusement le véhicule ainsi que le câble, causant la rupture soudaine de celui-ci, ce qui pourrait détruire une partie du véhicule et blesser gravement le conducteur et les personnes présentes, voire entraîner leur mort. Toujours faire passer le câble par le guide câble à rouleaux avant d'utiliser le treuil. Sécurité lors de l'entretien : • Toujours s'assurer que le véhicule est bien stable. • Toujours abaisser complètement la lame pour les retirer du véhicule. • Toujours se tenir à l’écart des pièces mobiles et des câbles. • Toujours tenir les autres personnes à distance durant l’utilisation ou le réglage de la lame. • Toujours utiliser un équipement de protection individuelle adapté lors de l'entretien, de l'installation ou de l'utilisation du produit.

Le système de lame WARN est composé de quatre kits séparés. Cela permet à l'utilisateur de monter un système de lame adapté à son véhicule. L'utilisateur doit disposer d'un des kits pour que son système de lame puisse fonctionner correctement. Un système de lame complet est composé de quatre kits :

Lame

Base du tube poussoir

Kit de montage de lame pour véhicule

Dispositif de levage de lame ou treuil

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4. Le ressort de rappel de la lame maintient la lame en position verticale durant le déblaiement. Si la barre d'usure de la lame heurte un objet inamovible très bas, elle s'incline vers l'avant contre la force de ce ressort. AVERTISSEMENT Ne jamais retirer le crochet de l'extrémité du câble du treuil. Le crochet empêche que l'extrémité du câble disparaisse dans le guide câble à rouleaux. Si le crochet est enlevé, il y a davantage de risques que les doigts ou d'autres extrémités soient happés par le guide câble à rouleaux, causant ainsi des blessures. Laisser le crochet en place et toujours respecter les instructions du Manuel de base des techniques de treuillage inclus avec le treuil.

la lame sur un axe vertical. La poignée est sous tension de ressort ; elle s'enclenche donc automatiquement lorsque les fentes de la base sont alignées.

AVERTISSEMENT Toujours se familiariser avec la lame. Prendre le temps de bien lire les instructions d'installation et/ou le manuel d'utilisation, et le

manuel de base de déblaiement avec la lame afin de bien comprendre la lame et son fonctionnement.

AVERTISSEMENT Toujours inspecter le mécanisme de la lame et du godet, les fixations, le câble et les réglages avant l'utilisation. Remplacer toutes les pièces usées ou endommagées avant l’utilisation.

Œil du crochet

Levier

8. L' œil du crochet . L'œil du crochet est l'endroit où le crochet du câble du treuil s'accroche à la base de la lame. Cela permet de lever et d'abaisser la lame. 9. La base du tube poussoir constitue le corps principal du dispositif et permet de fixer la lame au véhicule au moyen du kit de montage de lame. Les tubes de cet ensemble transfèrent la puissance de poussée du véhicule vers la lame. La partie avant de l'ensemble est la plate-forme pivotante. Cette plate-forme soutient la lame et lui permet de pivoter d'un bord à l'autre selon le choix de l'opérateur. Elle comporte également des points de levage permettant de lever la lame au moyen d'un treuil ou d'un dispositif de levage de lame. Languette Base du tube poussoir

5. Les boulons à œil à ressort permettent de fixer l'extrémité du ressort à la base pivotante.

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lame. Cette barre est coupante et subit le plus gros de la force exercée et de l'usure. C'est une pièce d'usure qui doit être remplacée si elle est usée au point d'atteindre le bord du versoir. CONSEIL : La barre d'usure peut être retournée une fois, de manière à utiliser les deux bords, avant qu'il soit nécessaire de la remplacer.

1. La lame est le principal composant de ce dispositif. Elle est offerte dans des tailles et styles différents adaptés à des applications et des tailles de véhicule différentes. Le versoir est le côté recourbé de la lame. Le versoir est spécialement conçu pour rouler la neige ou les matériaux déblayés. 2. La barre d'usure est la barre métallique rectangulaire fixée par boulons au bas de la

Vis d'assemblage

Boulon à œil

10. Les languettes de montage de lame sont fournies avec le kit de montage de lame. Elles sont spécialement conçues pour chaque véhicule et permettent de fixer l'ensemble de tubes de lame au kit de montage de lame. Chaque languette comporte un disque de pivotement (pièce ronde en acier). Ce disque de pivotement s'imbrique dans le berceau de support qui assure l'alignement, ce qui permet une insertion et un retrait faciles des broches de connexion.

6. L'angle d'attaque de la lame est réglé à l'aide d'une vis d'assemblage à tête creuse . Il y a trois positions adaptées aux diverses conditions de déblaiement. L'angle de la lame dépend de la position de la vis d'assemblage. 7. Le dispositif de verrouillage de pivotement du levier bloque l'angle de pivot de la lame. Tirer la poignée vers le haut pour libérer le verrou et faire pivoter

3. Le patin de lame sert à contrôler la hauteur de coupe/déblaiement de la lame. Il est conçu pour maintenir la barre d'usure de la lame au-dessus du sol à la hauteur choisie par l'utilisateur. C'est un élément qui peut s'user et qui doit être inspecté souvent et remplacé au besoin.

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