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Fisher Engineering
®
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P.O. Box 529 Rockland, Maine 04841
SYSTEM
September 1, 2005
Lit. No. 64061, Rev. 00
Attachment Kit
Installation Instructions
Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 2003
(Kit only fits vehicles with gasoline engines.)
CAUTION
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
CAUTION
See your FISHER® outlet for application
recommendations. The Kit Selection Guide
has specific vehicle and snowplow
requirements.
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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, could result in damage to
product or property.
NOTE: Identifies tips, helpful hints, and
maintenance information the owner/operator
should know.
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
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.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including
blade and ballast. The rating label is found on
driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.
CAUTION
Refer to the Kit Selection Guide for minimum
vehicle recommendations and ballast
requirements.
CAUTION
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
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 can result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Remove blade assembly before placing vehicle
on hoist.
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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Wear only snug-fitting 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 fire extinguisher rated BC handy,
for flammable liquids and electrical fires.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on a vehicle. Keep all open flames
away from gasoline tanks 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 flame.
VENTILATION
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gas. Breathing this gas, even
in low concentrations, could cause death.
Never operate a vehicle in an enclosed area
without venting exhaust to the outside.
TORQUE CHART
CAUTION
Read instructions before assembling.
Fasteners should be finger tight until
instructed to tighten according to the torque
chart. Use standard methods and practices
when attaching snowplow including wearing
proper 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
Torque
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
Grade 8
13
28
46
68
75
115
165
225
370
591
893
60
95
155
SAE
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove license plate bracket and retain for
vehicle owner. Remove bumper and brackets by
unbolting at frame. Retain fasteners.
2. Install pushplate by holding front portion of
pushplate in place using previously removed bolt
assembly. Clamp rear portion of pushplate into
position on truck frame, making sure the pushplate
is tight against the bottom of the frame.
4. Install other pushplate as described in steps 1–3.
5. Install the cross bar using four 1/2" x 1-1/2" cap
screws and 1/2" locknuts. Hand tighten fasteners.
Measure the distance between the connecting pin
doublers. The distance should be 29-1/8" ± 1/8"
from center to center. Take a second
measurement farther back on the pushplate to
ensure they are parallel.
6. Remove or notch air dam to allow sufficient
clearance for pushplates and mounting of blade
assembly. Suggested modification is shown below.
10"
25-3/4", trimmed
10"
to 1-3/8" high
7. Remove bolt assembly from front of pushplate.
Reattach bumper again using the bolt assembly,
3. Use three holes in pushplates as guides to drill
three 17/32" diameter holes, one through the
bottom and two through the inner wall of the truck
but be sure to install assembly from the inside of
the frame. Verify that the bumper brackets are
between the frame and the pushplate tabs.
frame. Pull up and forward on the bottom tab of
the frame spacer, allowing enough room to install
8. Tighten all fasteners.
the bolts with handles. Insert three 1/2" x 1-1/4"
bolts with handles and two 1/2" hardened flat
washers past the opening in the front frame
spacer and into the truck frame (do not put a
NOTE: After five to ten hours of snowplow usage,
retorque all pushplate assembly fasteners.
washer on the bolt that goes through the bottom of
the frame). Fasten with three 1/2" locknuts. Hand
tighten fasteners. Bend or cut off the handles on
the bolts to prevent contact with the bumper
bracket.
Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when
so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein. Fisher Engineering and the vehicle manufacturer may require and/or
recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Fisher engineering offers a limited warranty on the snowplows and accessories. See separately
printed page for this important information. The following are registered (®) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.: FISHER®, Minute Mount®,
Minute Mount® 2 .
Printed in USA
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