Fisher Homesteader Personal Plow Owner's Manual

Fisher Engineering, 50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841-2139 • www.ﬁ sherplows.com

August 15, 2009

Lit. No. 48593, Rev. 00

Homesteader™ PERSONAL PLOW

Owner's Manual

This snowplow is for personal/homeowner use only.

CAUTION

Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.

This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.

A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.

OWNER INFORMATION

Owner Name:

Date Purchased:

Outlet Name: Phone:

Outlet Address:

Vehicle Model: Year:

Snowplow Type (Model):

Blade Width: Weight: lb/kg

Ballast: No Yes Amount: lb/kg

Hydraulic Unit Serial Number:

(Located on hydraulic reservoir)

Blade Serial Number:

(Located on back of blade)

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PREFACE

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the safety information, operation and maintenance of your new snowplow. Please read this manual carefully and follow all recommendations.

Before installing a snowplow, make sure your vehicle is equipped with our recommended options for plowing snow. This will help ensure trouble-free operation of your snowplow. Keep this manual accessible. It is a handy reference in case minor service is required.

SNOWPLOW USAGE CHECKLIST

When service is necessary, bring your snowplow to your local outlet. They know your snowplow best and are interested in your complete satisfaction.

The illustrations found in this manual represent typical components. They may not match your exact installation.

Before Plowing

Have you taken all safety precautions? ...............pg. 1

Do you have proper rear ballast? ......................... pg. 4

Is the snowplow attached properly? ....................pg. 7

Do snowplow controls operate properly? ............pg. 8

Do snowplow lights operate? ...............................pg. 10

While Plowing

Transporting plow vehicle .................................... pg. 11

Driving and plowing on snow and ice ..................pg. 11

Plowing snow .......................................................pg. 12

Clearing driveways ...............................................pg. 12

Parking plow vehicle ............................................pg. 13

After Plowing

Transporting plow vehicle .................................... pg. 11

Parking plow vehicle ............................................pg. 13

Detaching snowplow ............................................pg. 14

Checking hydraulic ﬂ uid .......................................pg. 17

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ...................................................................... 1

Safety Deﬁ nitions .................................................. 1

Warning/Caution And Instruction Labels ..............1

Safety Precautions ................................................2

Hydraulic Safety ....................................................2

Fuses ....................................................................2

Personal Safety..................................................... 2

Fire And Explosion ................................................ 3

Cell Phones ........................................................... 3

Ventilation .............................................................3

Battery Safety ....................................................... 3

Noise ..................................................................... 3

Torque Chart ......................................................... 3

VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION ................. 4

Vehicle Application Recommendations ................4

Ballast Requirements ............................................ 4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW................ 5

Snowplow Components ........................................ 5

Snowplow Headlamps ..........................................5

Truck Mount Kit ..................................................... 5

Hydraulic Unit ........................................................ 6

System Capacity ............................................ 6

Controls ................................................................. 6

Joystick Solenoid Control ............................... 6

Hand-Held Control ......................................... 6

MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE ................... 7

Attaching Snowplow ............................................. 7

OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ............................. 8

Joystick Solenoid Control ..................................... 8

Hand-Held Control ................................................9

Function Time-Outs ........................................ 9

Automatic Shutdown....................................... 9

Smooth Stop ................................................... 9

Control Functions ...........................................9

Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................... 10

Aiming the Headlamps .................................10

Blade Drop Speed Adjustment ........................... 10

Transporting Snowplow ...................................... 11

Driving And Plowing On Snow And Ice .............. 11

Plowing Snow ..................................................... 12

General Instructions ..................................... 12

Hard-Packed Snow ...................................... 12

Deep Snow ................................................... 12

Clearing Driveways....................................... 12

Parking With Snowplow Attached ....................... 13

Towing Disabled or Stuck Vehicles ..................... 13

REMOVING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE &

STORAGE ............................................................. 14

Detaching Snowplow .......................................... 14

MAINTENANCE ........................................................15

Aiming Headlamp Beams ................................... 15

Preseason Check................................................ 16

Postseason Maintenance.................................... 16

Maintenance And Adjustment ............................. 16

Lifting .................................................................. 16

Hydraulic System ................................................ 17

Fluid Level .................................................... 17

Annual Fluid Change .................................... 17

Hose or Fitting Replacement ........................ 18

Procedure for Installing Hydraulic Fittings and

Hoses ........................................................ 19

Vehicle ................................................................ 19

Recycle ............................................................... 19

Emergency Parts / Tools ..................................... 19

Troubleshooting .................................................. 20

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SAFETY

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTE: Indicates a situation or action that can lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle or other property. Other useful information can also be described.

WARNING/CAUTION AND INSTRUCTION LABELS

Become familiar with and inform users about the warning labels on the back of the blade and the instruction label on the headgear.

NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, see your sales outlet.

Warning/Caution Label

WARNING

LOWER BLADE WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED.

DO NOT EXCEED GVWR OR GAWR INCLUDING BLADE AND BALLAST.

REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY BEFORE PLACING VEHICLE ON HOIST.

CAUTION

READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING SNOWPLOW.

TRANSPORT SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 45 MPH. FURTHER REDUCE SPEED UNDER ADVERSE TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PLOWING SPEED SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH.

SEE YOUR SALES OUTLET/WEB SITE FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS.

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Instruction Label

This snowplow is for personal/homeowner use only.

1. Make certain both connecting pins are fully retracted.

2. Drive vehicle slowly to completely insert attachment arms into

receiver assembly slots.

ATTACH

INSTRUCTIONS

Attachment

5. Back vehicle away from snowplow.

6. See Owner's Manual for proper snowplow storage.

Receiver Assembly

Arm

OFF

U.S. Patents 4,999,935; 5,420,480; 6,253,470; 6,941,685; RE 35,700; CAN Patent 2,060,425; and other patents pending.

3. Twist both connecting pins to

release spring tension, then push plow gear toward vehicle so connecting pins fully engage holes in attachment

arms.

Plow Gear

Connecting

3. While pushing plow gear toward vehicle to release connecting pin tension, pull connecting pin out on one side and twist pin handle to keep pin retracted. Repeat procedure for other connecting

pin.

4. Disconnect all electrical cables.

Read Owner's Manual for Complete Instructions

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4. Loosen one jack handle and slide jack sleeve down below jack retainer. Remove jack and retighten jack handle. Repeat for other jack and store them.

5. Connect all electrical cables from vehicle to snowplow.

Jack

Sleeve

1. Put blade on ground using LOWER/ FLOAT on snowplow control. Leave control ON and in FLOAT.

2. Attach jacks. Loosen jack handle, put jack on ground, and raise jack

sleeve until fully engaging jack retainer. Tighten jack handle.

Repeat for other jack.

Jack

Handle

Jack

Retainer

Jack

27155

DETACH

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Improper installation and operation could cause personal injury, and/or equipment and property damage. Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual before installing, operating or making adjustments.

WARNING

Lower blade when vehicle is parked. 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.

WARNING

The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered or angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and the blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade. A moving or falling blade could cause personal injury.

WARNING

Keep hands and feet clear of the blade and A-frame when mounting or removing the snowplow. Moving or falling assemblies could cause personal injury.

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

WARNING

Hydraulic ﬂ uid under pressure can cause skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic ﬂ uid, get medical attention immediately.

• Always inspect hydraulic components and hoses before using. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.

• If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard or wood.

FUSES

The FISHER® electrical and hydraulic systems contain several blade-style automotive fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the same type and amperage rating as the original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the system and could start a ﬁ re. Fuse Replacement, including fuse ratings and locations, is located in the Maintenance Section of this Owner's Manual.

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING

Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including blade and ballast. The rating label is found on driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.

WARNING

To prevent accidental movement of the blade, always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. The control indicator light will turn off.

WARNING

Remove blade assembly before placing vehicle on hoist.

CAUTION

Refer to the current Selection List for minimum vehicle recommendations and ballast requirements.

• Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle during installation or service.

• Wear only snug-ﬁ tting clothing while working on your vehicle or snowplow.

• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long hair.

• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.

• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine, radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.

• Always have a ﬁ re extinguisher rated BC handy, for ﬂ ammable liquids and electrical ﬁ res.

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SAFETY

FIRE AND EXPLOSION

WARNING

Gasoline is highly ﬂ ammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while working on vehicle. Keep all open ﬂ ames away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately.

Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline to clean parts. Store only in approved containers away from sources of heat or ﬂ ame.

CELL PHONES

A driver's ﬁ rst responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communication Equipment such as cell phones or two-way radios.

VENTILATION

WARNING

Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death. Never operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without venting exhaust to the outside.

BATTERY SAFETY

NOISE

Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator.

TORQUE CHART

CAUTION

Read instructions before assembling. Fasteners should be ﬁ nger tight until instructed to tighten according to torque chart. Use standard methods and practices when attaching snowplow including proper personal protective safety equipment.

Recommended Fastener Torque

Chart (ft-lb)

Size

1/4-20 5/16-18 3/8-16 3/8-24 7/16 -14 1/2-13 9/16-12 5/8-11 3/4-10 7/8 - 9 1-8

SAE

Grade 2

6 11 19 24 30 45 66 93 150 150 220

Metric Grade 8.8 (ft-lb)

Size TorqueSize

M 6 M 8 M 10

Tor que

7 17 35

These torque values apply to fasteners

except those noted in the instruction.

M 12 M 14 M 16

SAE

Grade 5

9 18 31 46 50 75 110 150 250 378 583

SAE

Grade 8

13 28 46 68 75 115 165 225 370 591 893

60 95 155

CAUTION

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow ﬂ ames, sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always cover your face and protect your eyes, and also provide ventilation. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes and clothing. Disconnect the battery before removing or replacing any electrical components.

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