Blizzard 810SS, 8611SS Assembly & Operation Manual
2005 Assembly & Operation Manual
Models: 810SS & 8611SS
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INTRODUCTIONS/TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced, all-season skid steer snowplow available! The Blizzard Power
Plow® snowplow is clearing new trails for innovative design, rugged durability, quality craftsmanship and superior
performance. Our exclusive products are manufactured and tested in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the snow
capital of the Midwest. With an annual snowfall averaging over 250" we couldn’t imagine building snow removal
products anywhere else!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ............................................... 3
Operation.......................................... 4
Unpacking & Inspection.................... 5
Technical Specifications ................... 6
Torque Specifications ....................... 7
Moldboard Assembly ........................ 8
A-Frame Assembly ........................... 9
Electrical Assembly........................... 12
Mounting & Dismounting
Instructions ....................................... 19
Testing your Plow ............................. 20
Maintenance ..................................... 21
Troubleshooting................................ 22
Moldboard & Wing Parts................... 24
A-Frame, Pivot Beam &
Manifold Parts................................... 26
Harnesses, Accessories & Kits......... 28
Warranty ........................................... 30
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WARNING Prior to operating your Power Plow® snowplow, review the WARNING! label at
the passenger’s side rear of the moldboard (shown below).
CAUTION NOTE: Read and understand all warnings indicated in this manual prior to operating the
snowplow. Warnings and cautions in the manual are indicated by the icons shown at left.
NOTE: If at any time the safety labels become illegible, promptly replace them.
SAFETY
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OPERATION
Your Blizzard Power Plow® snowplow is the most advanced and
versatile snowplow on the market. The easy-to-use controls
allow you to automatically adjust the plow blade and wings into
an infinite number of plowing positions. Review the illustrations
below to determine the best position for your plowing needs.
A.
B.
A.
Compact Position
(8' or 8'-6" Blade Width)
• Primary position when transporting the
snowplow
• For use in heavy snow conditions with poor
visibility, initial clearing and tight quarters
• Ideal application: Residential driveways,
small roads
B. WidePass™ Position
(10' or 11'-3" Blade Width)
• Primary position for clearing large surfaces
• For use in light snow conditions with good
visibility, final clearing and clean-up
• Ideal application: Large parking lots,
widening roadways
C. BucketBlade™ Position
(9'-3" or 9'-10" Blade Width)
• Primary position for transporting snow
• For use in initial clearing with decent
visibility, transporting large volumes of snow,
final clean-up
• Ideal application: Roadway intersections
D. WidePass™ Position Angled with
Wing Forward
• Primary position for accelerated angled
plowing
• For use in directional plowing, cornering,
diverting snow away from objects or
buildings
• Ideal application: Plowing adjacent to
buildings, driveway /road intersections
C.
D.
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Your Blizzard Power Plow® snowplow has been packaged to
withstand transit and weather related damage. Fully inspect all
components upon receipt of your plow. In the event of shipping
damage or missing parts, immediately contact our Customer
Service Department at 1-888-680-8600.
Begin unpacking and inspection in the following order:
1. Remove the shipping document from the end panel of the
pallet wrap. Retain all documentation for your records.
2. All wood framing and polyethylene material should be
removed from the pallet for easy access to the snowplow.
3. Due to the odd shaped components and size of several
assembly parts, various cable ties and corrugated material
are used for scratch resistance and package orientation.
Please remove these items prior to assembly.
4. Place the main blade assembly on a flat, level surface.
Once you have inspected all parts and removed all packaging
materials, your snowplow is ready to be fully assembled.
Retain this information for your records.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR:
DEALER PHONE NUMBER:
SNOWPLOW SERIAL NUMBER:
HYDRAULIC PUMP SERIAL NUMBER:
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
Pallet Wrap End Panel
The tear-resistant, woven polyethylene pallet
wrap contains a moisture barrier to help
protect all packaged components and keep
out the most inclement weather during
shipping and storage. The end panel of the
pallet cover contains important information
regarding the snowplow model and the
plow’s serial number. Both of these numbers
are given together. The first three (four)
digits of the number indicated is always the
plow model – 810 (or 8611) and the entire
number is the serial number (Ex: 810-00001
or 8611-00001). The shipping document is
also attached to the end panel. Be sure to
retain this list for your records.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PART SPECIFICATION 810 8611
MOLDBOARD
WINGS
A-FRAME
MANIFOLD
Length 96” (8’) 102” (8’6”)
Thickness 12 gauge 11 gauge
Height 31” 34”
Reinforcement 4 ribs @ 1/4"
Cutting Edge 1/2” x 6” 5/8” x 6”
Finish Powder Coat White
Trip Mechanism
Length 12” 23”
Thickness 11 gauge 7 gauge
Height 31” 34”
Reinforcement 1 rib @ 1/4"
Cutting Edge
Finish Powder Coat White
Material 1/4” & 5/16” Mild Steel
Cover
Finish Powder Coat Black
Construction
Valves Electro-hydraulic cartridge
(4) 3/8”
hooked
extension
1/4” X 10”
T1
1/4” Mild Steel w/ non-skid
Clear
Anodized
Aluminum
(6) 3/8”
hooked
extension
3/8” X 12-
1/2” T1
texture
Gold
Anodized
Aluminum
PART SPECIFICATION 810 8611
CYLINDERS
PLOW SPECS.
Blizzard Corporation reserves the right, under its Continuous Improvement Policy, to
change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without
reference to illustrations or specifications.
Angle Cylinders
Stroke 10”
Ram Diameter 1-3/4” 2”
Bore Diameter 2” 2-1/4”
Slide Box
Cylinders
Stroke 13-15/16” 18-7/16”
Ram Diameter 1” 1-1/8”
Bore Diameter 1-1/2” 1-3/4”
Weight* 950 lbs.
Compact Width 96” (8’) 102” (8’-6”)
WidePass™
Width
BucketBlade™
Width
Adjustable Plow
Shoes
Mount
Mechanism
Standard Control
Station
Integrated
Control
(Optional)
Anti-Trip
Mechanism
(Optional)
120”
(10’)
111”(9’-3”) 118”(9’-10”)
(2) Heavy-Duty Cast Steel
Universal Attachment
Pistol Grip w/ 3 switches
Auxiliary Harness w/
One-Piece Trip-Lock bar
2
2
1470
Lbs.
132”
(11’-3”)
Plate
Diodes
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thread Size
Turns Size
N/A -02 6-7
N/A -03 8-9
1-1/2 -06 18-20
1-1/2 -08 36-39
1-1/2 -10 57-63
1-1/4 -12 79-88
Grade Identification Marking for J429-Grade 5 Bolt Grade Identification Marking for J429-Grade 8 Bolt
Nominal
Clamp Loads
(lbs)
SAE J429 – Grade 5 SAE J429 – Grade 8
Tightening Torque Tightening Torque
“Lubricated” “Dry”
Nominal
Thread Size
Clamp Loads
(lbs)
“Lubricated” “Dry”
1/4-20 2,000 6 ft-lbs 8 ft-lbs 1/4-20 2,850 9 ft-lbs 12 ft-lbs
5/16-18 3,350 13 ft-lbs 18 ft-lbs 5/16-18 4,700 18 ft-lbs 25 ft-lbs
3/8-16 4,950 23 ft-lbs 31 ft-lbs 3/8-16 6,950 32 ft-lbs 44 ft-lbs
7/16-14 6,800 37 ft-lbs 50 ft-lbs 7/16-14 9,600 53 ft-lbs 70 ft-lbs
1/2-13 9,050 57 ft-lbs 75 ft-lbs 1/2-13 12,800 80 ft-lbs 107 ft-lbs
9/16-12 11,600 82 ft-lbs 109 ft-lbs 9/16-12 16,400 115 ft-lbs 154 ft-lbs
5/8-11 14,500 113 ft-lbs 151 ft-lbs 5/8-11 20,300 159 ft-lbs 211 ft-lbs
3/4-10 21,300 200 ft-lbs 266 ft-lbs 3/4-10 30,100 282 ft-lbs 376 ft-lbs
7/8-9 29,435 321 ft-lbs 430 ft-lbs 7/8-9 41,550 454 ft-lbs 606 ft-lbs
1-8 38,600 482 ft-lbs 640 ft-lbs 1-8 54,540 680 ft-lbs 900 ft-lbs
Grade Identification Marking for Metric-Grade 8.8 Bolt Grade Identification Marking for Metric-Grade 10.9 Bolt
Diameter
(mm)
Clamp Loads
(Pounds)
Metric Class 8.8 Metric Class 10.9
Tightening Torque Tightening Torque
“Lubricated” “Dry”
Diameter
(mm)
Clamp Loads
(Pounds)
“Lubricated” “Dry”
5 1,389 3 ft-lbs 5 ft-lbs 5 1,987 5 ft-lbs 7 ft-lbs
6 1,965 6 ft-lbs 8 ft-lbs 6 2,812 8 ft-lbs 11 ft-lbs
7 2,826 10 ft-lbs 13 ft-lbs 7 4,044 14 ft-lbs 19 ft-lbs
8 3,579 14 ft-lbs 19 ft-lbs 8 5,121 20 ft-lbs 27 ft-lbs
10 5,672 28 ft-lbs 37 ft-lbs 10 8,116 40 ft-lbs 53 ft-lbs
12 8,243 49 ft-lbs 65 ft-lbs 12 11,796 70 ft-lbs 92 ft-lbs
14 11,246 77 ft-lbs 103 ft-lbs 14 16,092 111 ft-lbs 148 ft-lbs
16 15,882 125 ft-lbs 167 ft-lbs 16 21,970 173 ft-lbs 231 ft-lbs
18 19,423 172 ft-lbs 229 ft-lbs 18 26,868 238 ft-lbs 317 ft-lbs
20 24,784 244 ft-lbs 325 ft-lbs 20 34,284 338 ft-lbs 450 ft-lbs
37° JIC Flare Torque Values
Ft-lbs
min.max
2 -04 11-12
2 -05 14-15
1 -14 94-103
1 -16 108-113
1 -20 127-133
1 -24 158-167
1 -32 245-258
Assembly steps
1. Make sure the tubing and threads are
2. Lubricate the threads with 10W hydraulic
3. Hand tighten the nut/sleeve to approx. 30
4. Make alignment marks on the nut and
5. Tighten to turn or torque specification.
6. When fully tightened, make a 2
NOTE: Torque values specified are for
threads lubricated with 10W hydraulic oil.
Over tightening will reduce the clamping force
resulting in loss of seal and reduction of flow.
clean.
oil.
in-lbs.
fitting.
alignment marks at the fully tighten
positioned.
nd
set of
Size
min.max
-02 6-7
-03 8-10
-04 13-15
-05 17-21
-06 22-25
-08 40-43
-10 43-57
-12 68-75
-14 90-99
-16 112-123
-20 146-200
-24 154-215
-32 218-290
O-Ring Boss Torque Values
Ft-lbs
Assembly steps
1. Verify the port, o-ring, sealing surfaces and threads
are clean and free of damage.
2. Lubricate the threads and the o-ring with 10W
hydraulic oil.
3. For an adjustable O.R.B., completely back off the lock
nut and washer.
4. Hand tighten the fitting until it contacts the port
spotface. Point the elbow or tee in the desired
direction and hold.
5. Torque to specification.
NOTE: Torque values specified are for threads lubricated
with 10W hydraulic oil.
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MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove dust cap from both of the slide box cylinders
located at the center/rear of the moldboard. Attach adapters
(60007 on the 810SS and 60272 on the 8611SS) to each of
the base ports and rod ports.
NOTE: All of the hydraulic adapters can be found packaged with
the manifold assembly.
2. Connect hoses (60224) to each of the hydraulic adapters on
the cylinders. NOTE: Review the label on each hose for the
appropriate part number
3. Position the pivot beam and A-frame, near the mount
locations at the rear of the blade. Place the slide box cylinder
hydraulic hoses through the rubber grommet openings on
each side of the front face of the pivot beam.
4. Position the pivot beam between the two support ribs until
the connecting points on the beam align with those on the
plow. Insert clevis pin (50069) through each mounting hole
and secure with cotter pins (61357).
5. Hook each extension spring to the receiving holes on the
pivot beam and attach the opposite end of the spring to its
respective spade bolts. Install the spade bolts through the
extension spring mounting angle on the top rear of the blade.
Secure spade bolts with a 5/8" flat washer and a 5/8"-11
nylock nut. Tighten each nut until a piece of paper can pass
between the 3rd & 4th coils on the spring.
6. Install the blade guides at each end of the moldboard. Insert
the capscrew through the holes at the top of the wing
reinforcement rib. Tighten all screws with lock nuts.
7. Assemble the A-Frame.
60005
16
9
16
9
60007
9
16
16
9
9
16
Skid Steer Adapters
Feed each group of hoses, 2 per side,
through the grommets in the pivot beam.
Positioning the hoses through the pivot
beam supports the hoses while in use and
prevents them from dragging on the ground.
60272
16
9
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1. The manifold and angle cylinders have been secured to the
A-Frame at the factory; however, each contains several
components that you will need to install.
2. Remove the A-Frame cover to gain access to the manifold.
3. Each of the hose ports on the manifold are covered with
stretch wrap. Remove the wrap and install adapter (60272)
to ports #1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
NOTE: DO NOT let any foreign objects enter into the open ports.
The valves can become contaminated and greatly hinder the
plow’s performance. Torque to proper specifications.
NOTE: All ports are identified by a stamped number on the
manifold. The numbers also identify the hydraulic functions,
which can be referenced on the label under the manifold cover.
4. Route the hydraulic hose groupings from the pivot beam to
the access holes located on the sides of the a-frame.
Connect the hoses to their respective adapters on the
manifold.
CAUTION: When handling the manifold, hold the
manifold at the sides of the block. Never handle the
manifold by coils. Doing so can cause a solenoid
cartridge to bend, causing the cartridge to stick when
activated.
5. Remove the dust cap from both of the hydraulic angle
cylinder ports and attach a 90° adjustable elbow adapter
(60005) to each port. Each adapter should be angled toward
the top of the moldboard. Connect one 3/8" x 26" (60223 or
60224 36" for 8611) hydraulic hose to each angle cylinder
adapter. Be careful not to over tighten the hose
connections. NOTE: The cylinder ports should be facing
away from the A-frame. NOTE: The 810SS & 8611SS Aframe are the same but use different mounting points for the
angle cylinders due to different stroke length on the
cylinders. Use caution when replacing.
6. Connect the hoses to their respective adapters on the
manifold.
7. Install adapters (60089) to ports “P” & “T” on the manifold.
Connect hydraulic hose (60086) to adapters. Be careful not
to over tighten the hose connections.
8. Install the wire harness.
A-FRAME ASSEMBLY
S9 S1 S5
CV2
Ports #1, 2, 7, 8, 9 &10.
8611SS USES
OUTER HOLES
810SS USES
INNER HOLES
Angle Cylinder Mounting
7
2
8
1
Ports “T” & “P”.
10
9
CV5
CV4 PC
PT
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HYDRAULIC GUIDE
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