Hiniker 1852, 1952, 1V-PLOW 852, V-PLOW 1952 Operator's Manual

PICKUP TRUCK SNOWPLOW
V-PLOW
Models 1852, 1952
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 25012086 Rev. A
Table of Contents 1
25012086RevA 5/06 Hiniker/25012086RevA
TO THE PURCHASER .................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................... 4
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 8
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 12
SYSTEM CHECK-OUT AND JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 23
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 28
2 To The Purchaser
TO THE PURCHASER
This product is designed and manufactured to give years of dependable service when properly maintained and used for the purpose for which it is intended. Never allow anyone to operate this equipment until they fully understand the complete contents of this manual. It is the re­sponsibility of owners who do not operate this equipment to ensure the operator is properly instructed and understands the contents of this manual. It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone operating this equipment is mentally and physically capable of so doing.
Important information is contained in this manu al to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
If you have any questions about this manual, or the equipment discussed herein, contact your Hiniker dealer.
This is a safety alert symbol. It alerts an operator to information concerning
personal safety. Always observe and heed these instructions, otherwise death or serious injury can result.
not put you on any mailing list, and information thereon is not available to others.
Your snowplow’s identification number decal is at location (1) in the following illustration.
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DWG NO. 3712
Record the following information for later ref­erence when obtaining service parts:
Purchase Date
All references to Left or Right are defined as viewing the plow from the cab of the truck.
Instructions for raising and lowering the plow refer to the joystick controller as received from the factory. The raise and lower functions may be reversed to suit the preference of the opera tor by following the instructions on page 22 for switching the controller joystick and face plate.
This Operator’s manual is shipped with this equipment. Contact your Hiniker dealer for ad ditional copies.
Always obtain original Hiniker service parts. Substitute parts could adversely affect equip ment performance and warranty.
Check that your dealer has forwarded the Hiniker delivery report form along with the plow identifi cation number because it helps maintain maxi­mum service and warranty benefits. This does
Purchaser’s Name
Dealer’s Name
Machine I.D. No.
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SAFETY
Safety 3
This is a safety alert symbol. It alerts an operator to information concern
ing personal safety. Always observe and heed these symbols and instructions, otherwise death or serious injury can result.
Operator safety is a principle concern in equip ment design and distribution. However, many accidents occur because a few seconds of thought, and a more careful approach to han dling, were ignored. Accidents can be avoided by knowing and following the precautions cited in this manual.
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read this manual thoroughly. Make sure
the operator understands it and knows how to operate this equipment safely. This equipment can kill or injure an untrained or careless operator and bystanders. If you sell this equipment, ensure the new owner acknowledges receipt of this manual.
2. This plow is intended for plowing snow
only. Plowing gravel, rocks, etc., or using the plow for any purpose other than plowing snow could result in harm to the operator or bystanders or cause damage to the plow or vehicle, and will void the warranty.
3. Do not service or otherwise handle a plow
in the raised position unless it is securely blocked against unexpected falling. Like wise, when servicing a plow with the wings extended, block wings to prevent unexpect ed wing movement due to accidental loss of hydraulic pressure or cylinder removal.
4. Do not attempt to handle or service this
equipment, or direct others to do the same, unless you know how to do it safely and have the proper tools for the job.
BEFORE OPERATION
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1. Discipline yourself to visually check for worn, damaged or cracked parts before starting use. Replace these with genuine Hiniker parts.
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2. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.
­ Do not use your hand to check for leaks.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard to find suspected leaks.
Tighten all connections before pressurizing
hydraulic lines.
If fluid is injected into the skin, get medical
attention immediately to prevent serious in fection.
3. Check all controls and operating functions
of the machine in a safe area before start ing to work.
DURING OPERATION
1. Always wear seat belts when operating a
motor vehicle.
2. Ensure everyone is clear of the machine,
especially away from blind areas of the op erator, before starting, actuating hydraulics
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or operating this equipment.
3. Do not plow snow at excessively high
speeds.
4. Avoid hitting objects that will damage your
plow or truck.
5. Set the brakes and stop the truck’s engine
before adjusting or servicing your plow.
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5. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.
6. Do not alter the equipment to the extent of compromising safety or performance.
AFTER OPERATION
1. Park the plow on a solid, level surface. Fully collapse the lift cylinder with the upper lift links before unhitching the plow to prevent the plow frame from falling forward.
4 Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES
ATTACHING THE PLOW
Attachment prongs on the truck should be mounted such that the bottom edge of the prongs measure about 10 inches above the ground. Prong receivers on the plow frame should remain parallel to the ground and at the correct height by fully retracting the lift cylinder with the upper lift links before remov ing the plow from the truck (see “Removing the Plow”) Ideally, the prongs on the truck should lift the plow frame slightly when driv­ing into the plow for attachment.
Powdered graphite applied on the prongs will help the plow slide on and off more easily.
Check that prongs are in line with the receiv ers before slowly driving into the plow. Set the parking brake in the truck to prevent it from creeping back out from the receivers.
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Handle Pinned With Plow On Truck DWG NO. 4166
Plug in the three electrical connectors be-
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tween the plow and the truck after latching the plow. The alignment tab on the 10-pin re­ceptacle will mate with the slot in the mount­ing plate on the truck grill to ensure proper connection.
Remove the tab lock pin from the parking stand index plate to raise the stand to its highest position. Reinstall the pin in the plate for transport.
Pull the latch handle into the clevis on the lift frame to force the sliders through the notches in the prongs and receivers. Pin the handle in the clevis with its klik pin. Failure to pin the handle in place may allow the plow to fall off the truck.
DWG NO. 5293
Alignment Tab and Slot DWG NO. 5232
Check that the plow headlamps and turn sig­nals are operational, and headlamps are aimed correctly. Test the lift and angling cylinders in a safe area before using the plow.
To make alignment of the plow easier in the fu ture, mark a point on the back of the LH head­lamp, a point on the hood near the front of the truck and a point on the windshield that are in
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Operating Procedures 5
line when you are seated behind the steering wheel. Line up these three points when driving into the plow.
THE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER
The joystick control box has slide switches for con trolling power to the snowplow and for switching from the truck headlights to the headlights on the plow. The joystick controller raises and lowers the plow and angles the blade left or right. Two push buttons on the box are used to extend both wings to the scoop position or retract both wings to the V-position.
NOTE: Drawings 4181 and 4163 show the raise and lower functions of the joystick controller as received from the factory. Functions may be re­versed to suit the preference of the operator by following the instructions on page 22 for switching the controller joystick and face plate.
The vehicle’s electrical power must be turned on before the control box will function.
NOTE: When removing the plow, remember to place the headlight switch in the “Truck” position to return power to the truck’s headlights.
Raise and lower the plow by moving the joystick forward and backward. Hold the plow at an inter
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mediate height by releasing the joystick from the
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“Raise” position when the plow reaches the de­sired height. Moving the joystick to the “Lower” po­sition will lower the blade to the ground and allow the plow to “Float” along the contour of the ground while plowing snow. The green light on the control box will turn yellow to indicate the plow is in the float mode. Momentarily moving the joystick to the “Raise” position will remove the plow from the float mode and the yellow light will return to green.
Raise the blade before working the wing functions of the plow to avoid resistance from the ground. Move the joystick left or right to angle the blade to that side. Push the left button on the control box to extend both wings into the scoop position. Push the right button to retract both wings into the V­position.
Joystick Control Box DWG NO. 4181
Place the on/off switch on the joystick control box in the “On” position to supply power to the snow­plow. A green light will indicate power is on.
Move the headlight slide switch on the control box to the “Plow” position to change from the truck lights to the snowplow lights. Activate high beam/ low beam and turn signal/parking lamps from the truck as you normally would without the plow at tached.
To hold the wings in position straight across the truck, start with the plow in the V-position, then push the left button on the control box to move both wings forward together and release the but
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ton when the wings are at the desired position.
TRANSPORTING THE PLOW
The extra weight of the snowplow on your truck will impair handling response and increase braking distance. The plow will also block some airflow to the vehicle’s cooling system, possibly causing the vehicle to overheat. Therefore, it is important not to exceed speeds above 45 mph when the plow is attached. Remove the plow if you must drive your truck for long distances when the temperature is warm.
Fully raise the plow, then move the wings into the V-position before driving. Transport the plow with power to the joystick control box switched off to prevent accidental lowering of the plow. Never adjust the blade height or angle the wings while
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transporting the plow.
6 Operating Procedures
PLOWING SNOW
WARNING: Always wear a seat belt when plowing snow. Sudden contact with a hid den object can result in serious personal injury.
Inspect areas to be plowed before snowfall for poten tial hazards, and mark obstructions with stakes that will be seen when snow covers the ground. Identify any emergency equipment and utility outlets that may need to be cleared in the event of a storm. Prepare a plan beforehand for clearing snow from tight or en closed areas and locate sites for stacking snow.
Level the plow in the scoop position by first loosening the jam nut on the stop bolt at the back of the center mast with a 1-1/2 inch open-end wrench, then turning the bolt in or out to adjust the plow ends. Retighten the jam nut once the plow is level with the ground.
Plow snow in the lowest truck gear to transfer maxi
­mum power to the cutting edge. Clear areas in front of buildings first. Backdrag snow away from buildings
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by driving to the building with the plow raised, then dropping the blade to pull snow away. Push snow to outer edges of the lot after snow is away from build
­ings.
­Begin clearing large lots by putting the plow in the V­position and creating a single path. Roll snow to the outer edges of the lot by taking successive passes with the blade angled, or put the plow in the scoop
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position and push snow to the end of the lot. Break up hard snowbanks with the plow in the V-position.
When plowing very deep snow, it may be necessary to raise the blade and shear off layers of snow until a working area is cleared. Work small areas in multiple passes to push snow to outer edges. Generally, 6 inch snow can be plowed with the entire blade width; 9 inch snow with 3/4 of the blade width; 12 inch snow with 1/2 of the blade width. Local conditions will de
­termine how much work can be done before stalling or getting stuck.
DWG NO. 3847
Adjust the skids at the back of the moldboard accord­ing to the surface to be plowed. The bottom of the skids should be about 1/2” below the cutting edge when plowing gravel roads or lots. Skids should be even with the cutting edge on hard surfaces such as asphalt or concrete.
Always plow snow as it is accumulating. Wet snow may weigh about 12 pounds per cubic foot. The weight of snow being pushed by your plow may in crease to several tons.
Allowing snow depth to grow to unmanageable lev els can cause difficult removal problems and can be costly in terms of wear on equipment.
PARKING
Lower the plow to the ground when parking your truck for a long period of time with the plow attached. Place the on/off switch in the “off’ position to prevent the plow from drawing power from the truck battery. The plow’s power unit may continue to draw electri
­cal current from the truck battery if the control switch is left on; possibly resulting in insufficient charge to start the truck.
REMOVING THE PLOW
To remove the snowplow from your truck, park on a solid level surface with the blade straight across the truck. Lower the plow to the ground and leave the controller in the “float’ mode.
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WARNING: Serious personal injury can re sult from plowing at excessive speeds, as
well as costly damage to equipment and property, if an obstruction is encountered while plowing. Do not exceed 10 mph while plowing.
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Lower Plow, Leave Controller In “Float” DWG NO. 4163
NOTE: The plow control box must be in the “float” mode to manually retract the lift cylinder rod. If the cylinder rod cannot be retracted with power on and the controller in float, loosen the packing nut on
the lift cylinder up to 1 1/2 turns to reduce friction.
At the front of the truck, push down on the upper lift links to fully retract the lift cylinder rod. Retract ing the lift cylinder will orient the prong receivers correctly for reattaching the plow later. Failure to retract the lift cylinder rod will allow the lift frame to fall forward, possibly causing personal injury or damage to plow components.
Operating Procedures 7
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Lower and Pin Parking Stand DWG NO. 4168
Disconnect the three electrical connectors. Do not twist the connectors, twisting will damage the con
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nector pins or the wiring harness.
Retract Cylinder With Upper Lift Links DWG NO. 4167
Swing the latch handle open until the latch sliders are fully removed from the attachment prongs.
Swing Handle To Remove Sliders DWG NO. 3856
Lower the parking stand to the ground by remov­ing the tab lock pin from the stand index plate, then swinging the stand to the ground with the lever. Reinstall the pin in the index plate through the hole in the lever to hold the stand in place.
Disconnect Plugs DWG NO. 5233
Back inside the truck, return control of the headlights to the truck and switch power off on the joystick control box, then slowly back the truck out from the plow.
Turn Off Lights and Power DWG NO. 4164
If the plow won’t be used for an extended period of time, the prong can be removed from the truck by re moving the hex bolts that fasten it to the truck mount frame.
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8 Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING
GENERAL
1. Check to see that the motor is wired cor
rectly with tight connections, for the proper voltage.
2. Check reservoir oil level.
PROBLEM
1. Plow does not attach to ve
hicle
2. Pump motor does not run
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A. Receivers are tipped for
B. Prongs recoil out of receiv
C. Park stand pinned too low
A. Defective solenoid B. Defective pump motor C. Weak or defective battery D. Bad electrical connections
E. Defective joystick control
F. Blown 10A fuse supplying
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ward
ers when attaching
box
power to control box
3. Check that wiring harness relay connec­tions are wired correctly
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4. Check for external leakage at cylinders, hoses and power unit.
REMEDY
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A. Fully collapse lift cylinder
with upper lift links before removing plow from truck
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B. Slowly drive into receivers
and set parking brake
C. Lower receivers by adjust
ing park stand.
A. Replace solenoid B. Replace brushes or motor C. Charge or replace battery D. Clean and tighten connec
tions
E. Replace control box
F. Replace fuse
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3. Pump runs with joystick in neutral position
4. Plow will not lower
5. Plow will not raise or raises slowly, motor runs
6. Plow does not remain raised with joystick in “neutral” position
A. Defective solenoid B. Defective joystick control
box
C. Wiring short
A. Reversed wiring on valve
block
B. Defective joystick control
box
C. Defective lift return valve
or coil
A. Weak or defective truck
battery B. Oil level low C. Hydraulic connection leak D. Lift valve not opening prop
erly
A. Leakage through pump
check valve B. Leakage through solenoid
lowering valve C. Internal leakage in cylinder D. Defective joystick control
box.
A. Replace solenoid B. Replace control box
C. Locate and repair
A. Correct wiring
B. Replace control box
C. Replace valve or coil
A. Charge or replace battery
B. Add oil (do not overfill) C. Tighten or redo connection
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D. Replace valve
A. Clean valve, or replace
B. Clean valve, or replace
C. Repack or replace cylinder D. Replace control box
Trouble Shooting 9
PROBLEM
7. Angling cylinders relieve too easily or too difficultly while plowing
8. Oil leaks from lift cylinder.
9. Battery goes dead with power to the control box on and joystick in neutral posi tion.
10. Battery goes dead with power to the control box off.
11. Plow lights are dim
12. Plow does not clean-up snow from low areas
13. In extremely cold tempera tures, the oil in the hydrau lic system is thickened, causing slow functioning of the plow
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A. Relief pressure set too low
or too high
A. Loose packing B. Defective cylinder
A. Short in wiring B. Short in valve coil(s)
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C. Defective joystick control
box
A. Short in wiring
A. Bad connection(s) B. Lights not properly ground-
ed
A. Joystick controller in neu
tral
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A. Cold temperatures
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REMEDY
A. Have relief pressure ad
justed by Hiniker snowplow dealer
A. Tighten packing 1/8 turn B. Repack or replace cylinder
A. Locate and repair B. Replace coil(s) C. Replace control box
A. Locate and repair
A. Repair connection B. Properly ground
A. Controller should be in the
­down position (float)
A. As the system warms, the
oil will thin out and function normally.
B. Select a recommended oil
from the chart on Page 10 for plowing in extremely cold temperatures.
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14. Pump chatters when rais ing plow
15. Oil running out of cap on hydraulic reservoir
16. Vehicle overheats with the plow on
17. Plow lights do not operate with plow attached
18. Truck headlights do not op erate properly with plow re moved
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A. Hydraulic oil low
A. Plowing on steeply inclined
terrain
B. Too much oil
A. Vehicle coolant level low B. Ice and snow buildup in
grill
C. Insufficient airflow to en
gine compartment
A. Light switch on joystick
control box in “truck” posi
tion B. Defective relay C. Faulty light switch on joy
stick control box D. Blown 10A fuse on vehicle
accessory feed
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A. Light switch on joystick
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control box in “plow” posi
tion B. Defective relay
A. Add hydraulic oil until chat
tering stops. Do not over fill.
A. Avoid excessive inclines or
change direction of plow ing
B. Remove excess oil
A. Add coolant B. Remove ice and snow
C. Transport plow at lower
­speeds
A. Move switch to “plow” posi
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tion
B. Replace relay C. Replace joystick control
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D. Replace 10A fuse
A. Move switch to “truck” po
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B. Replace relay
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10 Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Do not service or other­wise handle a plow in the raised po-
sition unless it is securely blocked against unexpected falling. Likewise, when servicing the plow with the wings extended, block wings to prevent unexpected wing movement due to accidental loss of hydrau­lic pressure or cylinder removal.
Dependable snowplow operation is the result of following good maintenance procedures. Inspect your plow frequently to ensure that all parts are working smoothly, and develop a schedule for maintenance at required intervals.
GENERAL
Wash salt and dirt off the plow before storage. Touch-up any chips or scratches in the paint and apply a light coating of grease to extended cylinder rods to prevent corrosion.
Change hydraulic oil with the wings in the V-position and the plow on the ground. Discon­nect three electrical wiring harnesses from the power unit and uncouple five hydraulic lines. Unbolt the power unit from the plow, and re­move it to a clean working area that can capture any spilled oil.
Carefully unbolt the oil reservoir from the power unit and discard old oil.
Clean the suction filter at the pump inlet and wipe any metal shavings off the magnet on the pump.
Re-attach the reservoir onto the power unit and re-connect the power unit on the snowplow be fore adding new hydraulic oil.
Pour hydraulic oil into the power unit reservoir until the oil level reaches the fill level.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
DWG NO. 3066
The majority of snowplow operational problems are caused by bad oil in the hydraulic system. Hydraulic oil should be changed every year for best performance. Select a high quality oil that is appropriate for the temperatures in which you will be plowing snow.
DWG NO. 5847
Raise and lower the plow, and cycle the wings to purge any air trapped in the system. Check the oil level with the plow on the ground and the wings retracted. Add oil to the fill level, if neces­sary, but do not overfill the reservoir.
Maintenance 11
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Prior to the operation of a new snowplow, or one which has been stored, inspect all hardware and verify proper torque on all bolts and nuts in ac cordance with the recommended torque speci­fications.
GRADE 5 TYPE B & F LOCK NUT TORQUES
Size Ft-lbs. N-m
5/16” 13-18 17-25
3/8” 23-33 31-44 1/2” 58-82 79-112 5/8” 117-165 158-223
GRADE 5 BOLT TORQUES*
Size Ft-lbs. N-m
1/4” 8-12 11-16 3/8” 29-41 39-56 1/2” 73-103 99-140 5/8” 146-206 198-279
*Applications without lock nuts.
Loose bolts can cause hole elongation and part failure resulting in dangerous operating condi tions and equipment breakdown.
Check all hardware periodically during the plow ing season and keep tightened to specified torques. Replace worn bolts and lock nuts with grade 5 bolts and equivalent type B or type F lock nuts. Type B lock nuts are plain hex; type F lock nuts are flanged hex.
Inspect wear of the cutting edges and the cen ter cone before every plowing season and fre­quently throughout the season. Replace cutting edges and the center cone before wear is into wing or mast sections to avoid damage to these components.
The three 5/8 inch flat socket head screws that fasten the center cone to the bottom of the plow are factory retained with anaerobic threadlock er. If removal or replacement of these screws is necessary, purchase new screws with thread­locker from your Hiniker dealer or apply a com­mercially available threadlock, i.e., Loctite 242 (blue) to the threads before reassembly. Torque all three screws to 125 Ft. lbs (170 N-m).
Once a year before using the plow, check that the plow will trip freely about its trip pin. With the plow mounted on the truck and lowered to the ground, loosen the four trip springs and pull
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the top of the moldboard forward. If the mold
­board doesn’t pivot freely, remove the trip pin and apply a commercially available anti-seize lubricant. Damage to the plow or truck may re­sult if the moldboard hits an obstruction during use and doesn’t trip.
Retighten the trip springs by turning the nuts on the spring studs until the coils begin to sepa
­rate. Secure spring studs by tightening top and bottom nuts together to produce a rigid clamp.
At least once a year, grease the center hinge pin on the moldboard by injecting a high quality, general purpose grease into each bushing pin hole with a grease syringe.
Grease the adjustable stop bolt behind the cen
­ter mast at least once a year with a high quality, general purpose grease to prevent corrosion.
The 5/16” hex bolts in the latch sliders are fac
­tory retained with anaerobic threadlock. If re-
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moval or replacement of these bolts is neces­sary, purchase new bolts with threadlocker from your Hiniker dealer, or apply a commercially
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available threadlock, i.e., Loctite 242 (blue) to standard 5/16-18 x 3/4” grade 5 hex bolts be­fore reassembly.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Periodically check all electrical connections for
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proper fit and remove any contamination that may be present.
To prevent contamination always place dust caps on connectors when not in use. This is particularly important when the plow is being stored. The use of dielectric grease is recom
­mended to reduce corrosion of the contacts and to make connecting and disconnecting easier.
­Before each season check vehicle battery and
electrical system for proper operation. A weak battery, dirty terminals, or faulty charging sys
­tem may cause improper operation and possible failure of the joystick controller.
12 V-Plow Assembly
PLOW ASSEMBLY
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, be certain to keep clear of
any parts that may drop when remov ing bundling straps, wires or brackets. Sup port heavy sections with hoist or blocks be fore removing wires or straps.
In the following instructions, left and right ma chine references are defined as being viewed from the cab of the truck.
Be certain that hydraulic hoses and electrical wires are safely routed and allow full motion of moving parts. Secure loose wires with plastic tie straps.
Some components are fastened at incorrect lo cations for shipping purposes.
All hardware should be tightened only enough to ensure safety during assembly. Torque hard ware to specified values, as shown in the fol lowing chart, only after assembly has been com pleted.
GRADE 5 TYPE B & F LOCK NUT TORQUES
Size Ft-lbs. N-m
5/16” 13-18 17-25
3/8” 23-33 31-44 1/2” 58-82 79-112 5/8” 117-165 158-223
GRADE 5 BOLT TORQUES*
Size Ft-lbs. N-m
1/4” 8-12 11-16 3/8” 29-41 39-56 1/2” 73-103 99-140 5/8” 146-206 198-279
* applications without lock nuts
PLOW ASSEMBLY
1. Lift the snowplow moldboard assembly to a clear level working area by hooking hoist chains
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through the two holes in the top plate of the cen­ter mast. The hoist should be capable of lifting at least 1,000 lb. loads.
Remove two side markers and 5/16 inch hard
ware from the top of the moldboard, and set aside for assembly later. Save two sets of 5/16 inch hex bolts, flat washers and lock nuts from the shipping brackets for assembling the side markers.
Do not remove shipping straps from wing cylin
ders at this time.
2. Open the frame crate and set aside the power unit box, headlamp boxes and parts boxes for later assembly. Remove the frame assembly from the shipping crate to a piece of cardboard or other padding that will prevent scratches in the paint.
Locate the 3/4 inch x 4-1/4 inch hex bolt, 3/4
inch nylon insert lock nut and one 90 flare hydraulic fitting in the hardware bag in the parts box.
Install the O-ring end of the 90
lift cylinder port so that the flared end points to ward the rod end when tightened.
Swing the lift frame up to its approximate work
ing position and hold with a hoist or forklift.
Bolt the upper lift links to the outside of the two
lugs on the lift frame, then pin the lower end of the lift cylinder between the two lugs on the frame assembly with the hardware provided.
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O-ring/
fitting into the
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Replace worn bolts and lock nuts with grade 5 bolts and equivalent type B and type F lock nuts. Type B lock nuts are plain hex; type F lock nuts are flanged hex.
DWG NO. 4169A
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3. Remove the trip pin from the front of the frame assembly by removing one cotter pin and the slotted spring pin from the cham fered end of the trip pin.
DWG NO. 4170
Move the frame assembly to the moldboard
assembly and align the two lugs on the pushframe with the bushing at the back of the moldboard center mast. Apply a com mercially available anti-seize lubricant (not supplied) to the trip pin to prevent future corrosion, then pin the two assemblies to gether and secure with the slotted spring pin
and cotter pin.
clevis pin from the hardware bag so that the bar is in the position shown in the following
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illustration.
DWG NO. 4171
Fully thread a 5/8 inch hex nut onto each of
the four spring studs found in the hardware bag, then put a stud onto one end of each
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of the four trip springs.
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Pin the parking stand to hold the square
tubes of the push frame parallel to the ground.
DWG NO. 4168
The bottom surface inside the two prong re-
ceiver channels should measure about 10 inches above the ground in the working po sition.
4. Pin the trip spring mount bar from the parts box to the outside of the two plates on the back of the center mast with the 3/4 inch x 5-1/2 inch
DWG NO. 4196
Assemble the trip springs between the
spring mount bar and the cross brace on the pushframe. Orient spring hooks as shown in the drawing.
Thread a 5/8 inch hex nut onto the bottom
of each spring stud and tighten the nut until the spring coils begin to separate. Turn the top nut down on each stud until it contacts the cross brace, then fully tighten both nuts to produce a secure clamp.
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5. Before assembling the power unit on the lift frame, scrape a small amount of paint from the two mount holes in the lift frame to pro
­vide a good electrical ground for the turn signals and parking lights.
14 V-Plow Assembly
Mount the power unit on the lift frame with
two 3/8 inch x 3/4 inch hex bolts and two 3/8 inch lock washers. The plastic reservoir of the power unit should be to the left side of the plow (see following illustration).
DWG NO. 5839
Remove shipping straps from the wing cylin-
ders by snipping the plastic ties and unpinning the rod-end clevis pins. Discard the straps, then reassemble the cylinder rods between lugs with clevis pins and cotter pins.
Locate the nine remaining O-ring/flare hydraulic
adapters in the hardware bag: four straight adapt ers and five 90
o
adapters. Turn the O-ring end of the four straight adapters into ports marked A, B, C and D on the power unit. Turn the O-ring end of a 90
o
adapter into port E on the power unit and direct the flare end down and toward the motor end (see drawing 5840).
Turn the O-ring end of the four remaining 90
adapters into ports on the wing cylinders. Direct flared ends of the adapters toward one another on each cylinder, with the rod end adapters ro tated rearward about 20
o
from the cylinder cen-
terline.
Assemble the short hydraulic hose from the parts
box between the lift cylinder and port E on the power unit. Route the hose over the top of the lift cylinder.
DWG NO. 5841
Route three of the remaining four hydraulic hoses
through the loop on the push frame and over the two RH trip springs such that the straight hose ends will assemble to the wing cylinders and the 90o ends will assemble the power unit. Lay the fourth hose along the previous three, only outside the loop.
Connect port A on the power unit to the rod end
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of the RH wing cylinder, using one of the hoses through the loop.
Connect port B on the power unit to the butt end
of the RH wing cylinder, using one of the hoses through the loop.
Connect port C on the power unit to the rod end of
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the LH wing cylinder, using the hose laid outside of the loop. Route the hose ahead of the lift frame tube.
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Connect port D on the power unit to the butt end of
the LH cylinder, using the remaining hose through the loop. Route the hose ahead of the lift frame tube.
DWG NO. 5840
DWG NO. 5845
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Use a plastic tie strap to band the four wing
cylinder hoses together at the approximate dimensions shown. Also band the hoses to gether just ahead of the hose loop and as they hang vertically behind the loop. Pull slack hose behind the loop.
6. Before assembling the headlamp brackets on the lift frame tube, scrape a small amount of paint from the three holes in each bracket and the four holes in the frame tube to provide a good electrical ground for the turn signals and parking lights.
Mount the headlamp brackets to the lift frame
tube with four 3/8 inch x 2 inch carriage bolts and flanged lock nuts from the hardware bag in the parts box.
Remove the LH and RH headlamps from their
boxes and mount on the brackets with hard ware from the headlamp boxes.
Use plastic tie straps to band headlamp ca
bles above and below the brackets at the locations shown to provide clearance for the power unit cover rods later.
SIDE” and “PSNGR SIDE” for the headlamps, and six loose wires with spade receptacles
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and one wire with a ring terminal.
The ground wire harness has a ring terminal
and six spade receptacles on two wires.
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DWG NO. 5849
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Refer to drawing 5849. Attach the ring termi-
nal of the solid red (or red striped) wire of the power cable assembly to the terminal on the motor at location 1.
DWG NO. 5842
7. Identify the power cable assembly and wiring harness for the plow power unit in the electri­cal components parts box. A ground harness for solenoids on the power unit is in the power unit box.
The power cable assembly has two cables
with ring terminals on one end and a two pin connector on the other, and measures about 38 inches long.
The wiring harness has a ten pin connector
and a three pin connector on one end and the other end has connectors labeled “DRIVER
Fasten the ring terminal of the solid black wire
of the power cable assembly, the black wire with the ring terminal on the plow harness, and the ring terminal of the ground wire harness to the terminal on the motor at location 2.
Attach the coil ground wire harness as
shown.
DWG NO. 5853
Band the plow wiring harness to the lift frame
tube with a plastic tie strap, as indicated in drawing 5853 at location 3. Refer to the draw ings for routing wires to the power unit and headlamps.
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the grill, the relays near the drivers side in-
ner fender and the 5-pin headlight connec­tors at the respective headlights.
DWG NO. 5844
Connect the Tan wire of the wiring harness
to the spade terminal on solenoid S1.
Connect the Pink wire to solenoid S2.
Connect the Gray wire to solenoid S3.
Connect the Brown wire to solenoid S4.
Connect the Blue with White stripe wire to
solenoid S5.
Connect the Blue wire to solenoid S6.
Connect the RH headlamp to the har
ness end labeled “PSNGR SIDE” and the LH headlamp to the end labeled “DRIVER SIDE”.
9. Determine the location of the vehicle bat
­tery. If the battery is located on the right (passenger) side or if there are two batter­ies configured as a 12 volt system then pro­ceed to step 10. If the battery is located on the left side of the vehicle then the wiring harness will need to be modified.
Refer to drawing 3908. Remove the tape
from the Black corrugated loom at the points shown. Locate an Orange, Red, and two Black wires. These wires connect to the battery and pump solenoid. Remove the four wires from approximately 33 inches of the loom, making sure the Red and Black wires are long enough to connect to the bat
­tery. Tuck these wires back into the loom as shown in the drawing and retape the loom.
10. If there is no access hole in the drivers side firewall then drill a 1-1/8 inch diameter hole. Route the 7-pin and 3-pin circular connec
­tors through the firewall into the cab com­partment and install the 4 inch grommet in the hole, if required.
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CAUTION: Ensure that the relays will clear any hood lift/spring mechanisms before installation.
WARNING: Disconnect truck battery before beginning electrical installa tion to avoid shock hazard.
The pump solenoid, underhood wiring harness, power cable and joystick control box are locat ed in the parts box shipped with the snowplow frame.
NOTE: Fill electrical connectors with dielectric grease, and lightly coat ring and spade termi nals before installation to prevent corrosion.
8. Refer to drawing 3907. To begin underhood wiring installation, lay the harness in it’s ap proximate position for final assembly. Posi­tion the 7-pin and 3-pin circular connectors near the drivers side firewall, the 10-pin and 3-pin connectors just left of center near
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for the relays. Drill three 1/8 inch diameter holes and secure the relays with #8 X 1/2 inch self-tapping screws from the hardware bag in the parts box.
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12. Splice the red with white stripe wire to the
11. Select an area near the drivers side fender
vehicle’s switched 12 volt auxiliary electri
­cal circuit. This will prevent operation of the plow without the vehicle key being on. This
­wire controls the accessory relay that pow-
ers the control joystick and solenoids.
13. Connect the joystick control box to the 7-pin
­and 3-pin connectors inside the truck cab.
Secure the box at a safe location in the cab with the strip of hook and loop fastener.
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Truck Battery On Passenger Side
DWG NO. 3907
Truck Battery On Driver Side
DWG NO. 3908
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DWG NO. 3891
WARNING: Ensure that the pump so­lenoid and associated wiring will clear any hood lift/spring mechanisms be-
fore installation.
14. Select an area within 16 inches of the ve hicle battery for the pump solenoid. Drill two 3/16 inch diameter holes and fasten the solenoid with two 1/4 inch X 1/2 inch long self tapping screws from the hardware bag in the parts box. Connect the Black wire to one of the small posts on the solenoid, con­nect the Orange wire to the remaining small post, polarity is not important.
15. Safely route the 10-pin and 3-pin circular connectors through the grill of the vehicle to a location that will be easily accessible with the plow attached.
16. Refer to drawing 3891. Install the under hood power cable by first connecting the ring terminal from the solid Black cable and the two Black wires from the harness to the minus (-) post of the vehicle’s battery. Con­nect the ring terminal from the solid Red (or Red striped) cable to the pump solenoid ter­minal, route the power cable to the grill near the 10-pin connector.
plus (+) terminal of the battery. Connect the Red fused wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
17. Remove the plug mount plate kit from the
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hardware bag in the parts box.
Refer to drawing 5295.
Fasten the power cable connector to the
clamp by inserting the #6 X 1 inch ma
­chine screw through the small hole in the connector, then through the center hole of the clamp. Secure the screw with a #6 lock nut.
Fasten the clamp to the mount plate with
the two #10 X 1-1/2 inch machine screws and #10 lock nuts supplied.
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Mount the 10-pin circular connector to the
mount plate with four #6 X 1/2 inch screws and lock nuts such that the tab on the con
­nector will be up, as shown.
Mount the 3-pin circular connector to the
mount plate with four #6 X 1/2 inch screws and lock nuts such that the tab on the con
­nector will be up, as shown.
Install the 24 inch Red power cable between
the pump solenoid and the vehicle’s starter solenoid positive terminal. If the vehicle’s starter solenoid is not accessible, con nect the Red (or Red striped) cable to the
Assemble the mount plate and connector
covers to the vehicle grill with plastic ties.
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18. Locate three blue connector splices in the hardware bag in the plow’s parts box.
DWG NO. 4165
Using a blue splice, crimp the single brown
wire from the underhood harness into the vehicle’s driver’s side parking light wire.
DWG NO. 5295
Using a blue splice, crimp the single green
wire from the underhood harness into the vehicle’s curbside turn signal wire.
19. Select the proper headlight adapter for your vehicle, specific instructions are included with each kit.
The headlight adapter kit consists of two
identical adapters. Install the adapters ac cording to the instructions included with the kit and connect to the 5-pin connectors of the underhood wiring harness.
20. Secure all cables away from hot or moving components with cable ties.
This completes the Electrical Installation.
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Using a blue splice, crimp the single yellow
wire from the underhood harness into the vehicle’s driver’s side turn signal wire.
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20. At this point, assemble the mount kit on the truck as described in the instructions supplied with each kit.
Prongs from the truck mount kit should be at
a height that will slightly lift the plow frame when attaching the plow.
Apply powdered graphite on the prongs to
help the plow slide on and off more easily.
Prong receivers on the plow frame must be
parallel to the ground before attaching the plow.
21. Select an appropriate hydraulic oil from the accompanying chart.
DWG NO. 3066
Pour hydraulic oil into the power unit reservoir
until the oil level reaches the fill level.
DWG NO. 4166
Attach the plow onto the truck by driving the
truck prongs into the receivers on the plow frame. Pull the latch handle into the frame clevis to move sliders through the notches in the prongs and receivers. Pin the handle in the clevis with its klik pin.
Raise the parking stand to its highest position
and repin.
Connect the three electrical cables from the
plow to their corresponding receptacles on the truck.
DWG NO. 5847
Raise and lower the plow, and cycle the
wings to purge any air trapped in the sys­tem. Check the oil level with the plow on the ground and the wings retracted.
Add oil to the fill line, if necessary, but do
not overfill the reservoir.
NOTE: A new hydraulic lift cylinder may leak a small amount of oil until packings become sat urated and produce a good seal. If leakage is excessive, or if leaking continues after initial cy cling, tighten the cylinder packing nut in 1/8-turn increments until leaking stops.
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DWG NO. 5232
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22. Check that the plow blade is level on the ground with the wings in the scoop position and the plow on the ground.
DWG NO. 3847
Level the plow by first loosening the jam nut
on the stop bolt at the back of the center mast, then turning the bolt in or out to adjust the plow ends. Retighten the jam nut once the plow is level with the ground. Grease the fitting to prevent future corrosion.
24. Assemble side markers on the ends of the moldboard with 5/16 inch bolts, flat washers and lock nuts.
DWG NO. 5854
23. Fasten the power unit cover assembly onto the lift frame bracket with two 1/4 inch x 3/4 inch carriage bolts, flat washers and lock nuts from the hardware bag in the parts box. Tighten the lock nuts so that the assembly is secure, yet the cover hinges freely.
DWG NO. 5843
Snip the plastic tie strap inside the cover as-
sembly to release the two cover latch han­dles. When the cover is closed, rods from the latch handles should extend behind the light brackets to hold the cover in place.
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SYSTEM CHECK-OUT
NOTE: The power cable and wiring harnesses
must be connected between the snowplow and truck to test the functions of the headlights and power unit. Vehicle ignition must be switched on.
1. Move the headlight switch on the joystick con troller to the “TRUCK” position and turn on the vehicle headlights. High and low beams should operate on the truck.
2. Move the switch to the “PLOW” position. Plow lights should operate in both high and low beams. Vehicle headlights should be off.
3. Test the parking lights and turn signals. Lights on the plow and truck should operate at the same time.
4. In an area clear of bystanders, test joystick functions by raising and lowering the plow and angling side to side.
Raise and lower functions may be reversed,
as follows.
JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION
These functions can be reversed by reassembling the joystick switch and face plate.
To reverse the face plate, pry the plate away from the controller by inserting a small screwdriver along the side of the plate at location 1 in drawing
5855. Flip the plate over, then reinstall by gently
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squeezing the long sides together and sliding the four tabs into slots in the controller top.
To reverse the joystick switch, remove four screws from the back of the controller and remove the main circuit board assembly from the case halves.
Gently pull on the edges of the small circuit board at the base of the joystick switch to remove the switch from the five pins on the main circuit board.
Rotate the switch 90
O
, then gently push the switch
back onto the five pins.
Insert the main circuit board assembly back into the case top, making sure the joystick is properly seated and the harness strain relief is inside the case.
Reassemble the case with the four screws, check
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ing that wires are not pinched between bosses.
As supplied from the factory, the snowplow con troller raises the plow when the joystick is pulled backward and lowers the plow when the joystick is pushed forward.
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Test the controller on the snowplow or a plow tes
­ter to verify that raise and lower functions match arrows on the face plate.
DWG NO. 5855
Section 23
Specifications 23
SPECIFICATIONS
PLOW WIDTH - STRAIGHT 8’6” 9’6”
PLOW WIDTH - “V” POSITION 7’7” 8’6”
PLOW WIDTH - SCOOP POSITION 7’1” 8’0”
PLOW WIDTH - ANGLED 30
BLADE HEIGHT 30”
CUTTING EDGE 1/2” X 6” 1084 Steel
TITLE
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8 1/2’ Plow 9 1/2’ Plow
7’4” 8’3”
WEIGHT w/o SNOW DEFLECTOR
(Does Not Include Weight Of Mount Kit)
HYDRAULIC OIL CAPACITY 2 1/2 QTS
SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHT
TURN SIGNAL/PARKING BULB
WIRING HARNESS FUSE 10 AMP
920 lb 980 lb
HP6545 12 VDC 4.00” X 6.50”
(100mm X 165mm)
Rectangular Hi/Low (65W/45W)
One #1157 Heavy Duty Double
Contact 32/3 C.P
24 Wiring Harness
Wiring Harness 25
DWG NO. 5857
26 V-Plow Power Unit
DWG NO. 5850
Power Unit Hydraulic Circuit Diagram 27
DWG NO. 5851
28 Hiniker Warranty
HINIKER WARRANTY
HINIKER SNOWPLOW LIMITED WARRANTY
The only warranty Hiniker Company (Hiniker) gives and the only warranty that any Hiniker dealer is authorized to give on behalf of Hiniker is as follows: (NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE
THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY.)
Hiniker warrants to the original purchaser of a Hiniker snowplow that Hiniker will repair or replace any defects in material and workmanship that occur within two years from date of retail delivery except the following items: Hiniker warrants that it will repair or replace any defects in materials or workmanship with respect to the paint finish, any accessories, and service parts and components for a period of one year from date of retail delivery.
Hiniker’s obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Hiniker’s op tion, at an authorized Hiniker dealer location, the defective parts at no charge to the original purchaser. HINIKER
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANT­ABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
HINIKER’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY TRANSPORTATION CHARG ES TO OR FROM THE AUTHORIZED HINIKER DEALER LOCATION OR ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR LOST PROFITS OR DELAY.
If requested by Hiniker, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made are to be returned freight prepaid to our factory. Any improper use, operation beyond rated capacity, substitution of parts not approved by Hiniker Company, or any alteration or repair in such manner as in our judgment affects the product materially and ad­versely shall void this warranty.
Hiniker reserves the right to make improvements or changes to any of it’s products without notice. Such improve ments or changes shall not trigger any obligation by Hiniker to update, modify or change any products previously sold by Hiniker.
HINIKER does not warrant the following:
1. Used products.
2. Any product that has been repaired, modified or altered in a way not approved by Hiniker Company.
3. Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow Operators Manual Instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage, or accident.
4. Parts replacement and service necessitated by normal wear or maintenance including, but not limited to, cutting edges, hoses, snowplow skid shoes, blade marker guides and hardware.
5. Paint finish damage caused by normal wear.
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Hiniker does not assume any liability for any damage to a motor vehicle resulting from the attachment or use of a Hiniker snowplow. Compliance with applicable motor vehicle regulations is the responsibility of the installer. Attachment of a Hiniker snowplow to a motor vehicle is at the risk of the purchaser.
It is the responsibility of the original snowplow purchaser to verify the original date of purchase.
A DELIVERY REPORT FORM must be filled out and received by Hiniker with 30 days of retail delivery at the ad dress below to initiate the warranty coverage.
PHONE (507) 625-6621 -- FAX (507) 625-5883
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HINIKER COMPANY
58766 240th St.
P.O. Box 3407
MANKATO, MN 56002-3407
www.hiniker.com
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