PICKUP TRUCK SNOWPLOW
Models 2752, 2802, 2852
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 25010839 REV. K
Table of Contents 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
25010839 Rev. K 2/10 Hiniker/25010839RevK
TO THE PURCHASER .................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................... 4
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................11
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 13
SYSTEM CHECK-OUT AND JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 22
HEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 28
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 29
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 manual 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.
Check that your dealer has forwarded the
Hiniker delivery report form along with the plow
identification number because it helps maintain
maximum service and warranty benefits. This
does not put you on any mailing list, and information thereon is not available to others.
Your plow’s identification number plate is at location (1) in the following illustration.
DWG NO. 3199
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 operator 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 additional copies.
Always obtain original Hiniker service parts.
Substitute parts could adversely affect equipment performance and warranty.
Record the following information for later reference when obtaining service parts:
Purchase Date
Purchaser’s Name
Dealer’s Name
Machine Serial No.
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 equipment design and distribution. However, many
accidents occur because a few seconds of
thought, and a more careful approach to handling, 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.
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Discipline yourself to visually check for
worn, damaged or cracked parts before
starting use. Replace these with genuine
Hiniker parts.
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 nd
suspected leaks. Tighten all connections
before pressurizing hydraulic lines.
If uid is injected into the skin, get medical
attention immediately to prevent serious infection.
3. Check all controls and operating functions
of the machine in a safe area before starting 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 operator, before starting, actuating hydraulics
or operating this equipment.
3. Do not service or otherwise handle a plow
in the raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling.
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.
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.
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.
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 removing 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 receivers before slowly driving into the plow. Set
the parking brake in the truck to prevent it
from creeping back out from the receivers.
Handle Pinned With Plow On Truck DWG NO. 4199
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.
NOTE: Before connecting the plow’s wiring to
the truck, make sure power is switched “Off”
on the joystick controller.
DWG NO. 5286A
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. Check that both
sliders are fully engaged.
Plug in the two electrical connectors between
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.
Alignment Tab and Slot DWG NO. 3922
Operating Procedures 5
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 future, mark a point on the back of the headlamp,
a point on the hood near the front of the truck
and a point on the windshield that are in 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 controlling 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.
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 attached.
NOTE: When removing the plow, remember to
place the headlight switch in the “truck” position
to return power to the truck’s headlights.
Raise or lower the plow by moving the joystick to
the “raise” or “lower” position.
Hold the plow at an intermediate height by releasing the controller from the “raise” position when
the plow reaches the desired height.
Moving the controller to the “lower” position will
lower the blade to the ground and allow the plow
to “oat” along the contour of the ground while
plowing snow.
NOTE: Drawings 4176 and 4177 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.
A yellow light on the control box indicates the
plow is in the oat mode. Momentarily moving
the joystick to the “raise” position will remove the
plow from the oat condition and the yellow indicator will return to green.
Move the joystick left or right to angle the blade.
Release the joystick when the blade is at the desired angle.
TRANSPORTING THE PLOW
The extra weight of the snowplow on your truck
will impair handling response and increase brak-
ing distance. The plow will also block some airow
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.
Raise the blade to a position where it will not interfere with the headlights before driving.
Joystick Control Box DWG NO. 4176
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.
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 blade
while driving.
6 Operating Procedures
PLOWING SNOW
WARNING: Always wear a seat belt
when plowing snow. Sudden contact
with a hidden object can result in serious personal injury.
Inspect areas to be plowed before snowfall for
potential 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 enclosed areas and
locate sites for stacking snow.
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 increase to several tons.
Allowing snow depth to grow to unmanageable
levels can cause difficult removal problems and
can be costly in terms of wear on equipment.
WARNING: Serious personal injury
can result 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.
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 determine
how much work can be done before stalling or
getting stuck.
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 electrical 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
or angled slightly to the right. Lower the plow to
the ground and leave the controller in the “float”
mode.
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.
Plow snow in the lowest truck gear to transfer
maximum power to the cutting edge. Clear areas in front of buildings first. Back drag snow
away from buildings by driving to the building
with the plow raised, then dropping the blade to
pull snow away from buildings.
Clear large lots by angling the blade and creating a single path. Roll snow to outer edges
of the lot by taking successive passes with the
blade angled.
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
Lower Plow, Leave Controller in “Float” DWG NO. 4177
With the plow lowered to the ground and the
controller in the ”float” mode, push down on the
upper lift links to fully retract the lift cylinder rod.
Retracting the lift cylinder will orient the prong
receivers correctly for reattaching the plow later.
Failure to retract the lift cylinder rod will allow
Operating Procedures 7
the lift frame to fall forward, possibly causing
personal injury or damage to plow components.
Retract Cylinder With Upper Lift Links DWG NO. 6000
Rotate the stop plate up to contact the spacer
bushing on the lift cylinder bolt.
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 stand index plate, then
swinging the stand to the ground with the lever.
Rotate Stop Plate DWG NO. 6004
Gently push back on the headlight bracket to
tilt the lift frame back as far as possible, then
release the bracket to allow the weight of the lift
frame to lock the stop plate in place.
Push Lift Frame Back DWG NO. 6005
Lower and Pin Parking Stand DWG NO. 4201A
Reinstall the pin in the index plate through the
hole in the lever to hold the stand in place.
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8 Operating Procedures
Disconnect the electrical connectors by pulling
them straight out from the receptacles. Do not
twist the connectors, twisting will damage the
connector pins or the wiring harness.
Disconnect Plugs DWG NO. 3925
Back inside the truck, return control of the headlights to the truck and switch power off on the
snowplow control box, then slowly back the
truck out from the plow.
Turn Off Lights and Power DWG NO. 4164
NOTE: The stop plate will automatically fall forward as soon as the lift cylinder is fully extended for raising the blade prior to transporting the
plow.
If the snowplow won’t be used for an extended
period of time, the prong weldment can be removed from the truck by removing the hex bolts
that fasten it to the truck mount frame.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trouble Shooting 9
GENERAL
1. Check to see that the motor is wired correctly with tight connections, for the proper
voltage.
2. Check reservoir oil level.
PROBLEM
1. Plow does not attach to vehicle
2. Pump motor does not run
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A. Receivers are tipped for-
ward
B. Prongs recoil out of receiv-
ers when attaching
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
box
F. Blown fuse supplying pow-
er to control box
3. Check that wiring harness relay connections are wired correctly
4. Check for external leakage at cylinders,
hoses and power unit.
REMEDY
A. Fully collapse lift cylinder
and rotate stop plate up to
brace the lift frame before
removing plow from truck.
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
3. Pump runs with joystick in
neutral
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
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 overll)
C. Tighten or redo connection
A. Clean valve, or replace
B. Clean valve, or replace
C. Repack or replace cylinder
D. Replace control Box
10 Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
7. Angling cylinders relieve
too easily or too difcultly
while plowing
8. Oil leaks from cylinder(s)
9. Battery goes dead with
power to the control box on
and joystick in neutral position.
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 temperatures, the oil in the hydraulic 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)
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
A. Cold temperatures
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 (oat)
A. As the system warms, the
oil will thin out and function
normally.
B. Select Hiniker Cold Flow
Hydraulic Oil for plowing
in extremely cold temperatures.
14. Pump chatters when raising 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 operate properly with plow removed
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. Insufcient airow 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 fuse on vehicle ac-
cessory feed
A. Light switch on joystick
control box in “plow” posi-
tion
B. Defective relay
A. Add hydraulic oil until chat-
tering stops. Do not over-
ll.
A. Avoid excessive inclines or
change direction of plowing
B. Remove excess oil
A. Add coolant
B. Remove ice and snow
C. Transport plow at lower
speeds
A. Move switch to “plow” posi-
tion
B. Replace relay
C. Replace joystick control
box
D. Replace fuse
A. Move switch to “truck” po-
sition
B. Replace relay
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance 11
WARNING: Do not service or otherwise handle a plow in the raised position unless it is securely blocked
against unexpected falling.
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.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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 Hiniker Cold Flow Hydraulic Oil, or an equivalent oil that meets military specification 5606, for plowing in extremely
cold temperatures.
To change hydraulic oil, disconnect the electrical wiring harnesses from the snowplow power
unit and uncouple three 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. Purge old oil from the
angling cylinders by forcing rods to retract.
Re-attach the reservoir onto the power unit and
re-connect the power unit on the snowplow before adding new hydraulic oil.
Pour hydraulic oil into the power unit reservoir
until the reservoir is half full. Angle the plow full
left or right to fill the angling cylinder with oil,
then add more oil until the reservoir is about 3/4
full. Do not overfill the oil reservoir.
Cycle the plow left and right and up and down to
purge any air trapped in the hydraulic system.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Periodically check all electrical connections for
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 recommended to reduce corrosion of the contacts and
to make connecting and disconnecting easier.
Before each season check the vehicle battery
and electrical system for proper operation. A
weak battery, dirty terminals, or faulty charging
system may cause improper operation and possible failure of the joystick controller.
Before every plowing season, and throughout
the season, check the snowplow headlamps for
proper function and aim. Refer to sections titled
“System Check-Out” and “Headlamp Aiming
Procedure” in this manual for instructions.
Clean the suction filter at the pump inlet and
wipe any metal shavings off the magnet on the
pump.
12 Maintenance
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Prior to the operation of a new snowplow, or
one which has been stored, inspect all hardware and verify proper torque value on all bolts
and nuts in accordance with the recommended
torque specifications.
GRADE 5 TYPE B & F LOCK NUT
TORQUE VALUES
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 TORQUE VALUES*
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.
If the moldboard doesn’t pivot freely, remove
the hinge pins one at a time by driving a spring
pin out from one end of the hinge pin, and coat
the hinge pins with a commercially available
anti-seize lubricant.
Damage to the snowplow or the truck may result
if the moldboard hits an obstruction during use
and doesn’t trip.
Reassemble the compression springs, washers
and lock nuts onto the threaded pullrods, and
tighten the lock nuts until the springs measure
13 inches long. Do not overtighten compression
springs.
The 5/16” hex bolts in the latch sliders are factory retained with anaerobic threadlock. If removal or replacement of these bolts is necessary, purchase new bolts with threadlocker from
your Hiniker dealer, or apply a commercially
available threadlock, i.e., Loctite 242 (blue) or
Perma-Lok HM118 (red), to standard 5/16-18 X
3/4” grade 5 hex bolts before reassembly.
Loose bolts can cause hole elongation and part
failure resulting in dangerous operating conditions and equipment breakdown.
Check all hardware periodically during operation 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 edge before every
plowing season and frequently throughout the
season. Replace the cutting edge before wear
reaches the main plow blade.
Once a year before using the plow, check that
the moldboard will trip freely about its hinge
pins. With the snowplow mounted on the truck
and the cutting edge on the ground, remove the
compression springs from the back of the moldboard by loosening the 3/4” lock nuts behind the
springs and pull the top of the moldboard fully
forward.
PLOW ASSEMBLY
Maintenance 13
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: To prevent personal injury
or death, be certain to keep clear of
any parts that may drop when removing bundling straps, wires or brackets. Support heavy sections with hoist or blocks before removing wires or straps.
In the following instructions, left and right machine 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 locations
for shipping purposes.
All hardware should be tightened only enough
to ensure safety during assembly. Torque hardware to specified values, as shown in the following chart, only after assembly has been completed.
GRADE 5 TYPE B & F LOCK NUT
TORQUE VALUES
PLOW ASSEMBLY
1. Place moldboard face down on cardboard
or other padding that will prevent scratches
in the paint.
Remove two side markers and four ship-
ping straps from the ends of the moldboard.
Save the bolts and nuts for reinstalling
markers later.
Remove the two 5/8” bolts through the cen-
ter ribs on the back of the moldboard, and
save for reinstallation later.
Remove the three hinge pins from the back
of the moldboard by driving out one spring
pin, and save for reinstallation.
Additional compression springs are includ-
ed with 8 1/2’ moldboards. Remove springs
and set aside for reassembly.
2. Open the frame crate and set aside the
power unit box, headlamp boxes and parts
box for later assembly.
Diameter 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 TORQUE VALUES*
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
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.
Carefully lift the frame assembly by wrap-
ping straps or padded chains around both
ends of the 2 1/2” square tube at the rear of
the frame. Attach the frame assembly to the
moldboard by lining up the three bushings
on the frame with the three sets of bushings
on the moldboard.
Apply commercially available anti-seize lu-
bricant (not supplied) to the hinge pins to
prevent future corrosion, and reinstall the
hinge pins through the bushings. Secure
the hinge pins with spring pins.
Remove 3/4” lock nuts from the back of
each compression spring. Align each pullrod bushing with the upper set of holes in
the moldboard ribs and reinstall 5/8” bolts
and lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts only until
snug against ribs.
Assemble 3/4” lock nuts back onto pullrods
and tighten until compression springs measure 13” long. Do not overtighten springs.
14 Plow Assembly
If assembling an 8 1/2’ plow, remove end-
caps from compression springs and install
an extra spring inside each existing spring.
Place endcaps on springs and tighten 3/4”
lock nuts on pullrods until the outer springs
measure 13” long. Do not overtighten
springs.
3. Gently tip the plow assembly to its working
position with a hoist or forklift. Pin the parking stand to hold the square tubes of the
push frame parallel to the ground.
Pin the base of the cylinder between the
center lugs of the lift frame with the 3/4” x
3” clevis pin provided. The hydraulic tting
should be on the right side of the cylinder.
Remove four lift links and the stop plate kit
from the parts box. From the hardware bag
remove two 3/4 inch hex bolts, two 3/4 inch
I.D. shim washers and one 3/4 inch nylon
insert lock nut. Also remove the 1/2 inch
hex bolt and upper link spacer bushing.
DWG NO. 4201A
Swing the lift frame up to its approximate
working position and hold with a hoist or
forklift for assembly of the lift mechanism.
The bottom surface inside the two prong re-
ceiver channels should measure about 10
inches above the ground in the working position.
4. Locate a 90O O-ring/are adapter in the
hardware bag from the parts box. Turn the
O-ring end into the port of the lift cylinder so
that the are end is toward the rod end of
the cylinder when tightened.
DWG NO. 6585
Identify the RH and LH upper and lower
links by referring to drawing 6585. Assemble the links with their stop surfaces away
from the lift cylinder.
Remove the 1/2 inch hex bolt and spacer
from between the tabs on the push frame.
Slide the stop plate onto the bolt, as shown
in the drawing, then bolt the two lower links
inside the tabs, with the spacer between the
links.
Assemble the two upper lift links outside the
lugs on the lift frame with a 3/4 inch x 4 1/4
inch hex bolt and nylon insert lock nut.
Bolt the upper link spacer bushing between
the two upper links with the 1/2 inch hex
bolt and lock nut.
DWG NO. 4202
Place the at washer and spacer bushing
from the stop plate kit onto the remaining
3/4 inch hex bolt, then complete the lift
mechanism assembly by bolting the lift cylinder rod, lower links and two shim washers
between the upper links.
Plow Assembly 15
Bolt through the upper set of bottom holes
in the upper links for most vehicles, then
secure the assembly with the 3/4 inch lock
nut from the stop plate kit. Bolting through
the lower set of holes will increase downward plow travel for taller trucks, but reduce
lift height.
DWG NO. 6004
Locate three 90O O-ring/are adapters in
the hardware bag.
Turn the O-ring end of one adapter into the
top port of the power unit so that it points
about 45O to the right and to the rear when
viewed from the top.
Turn the other two 90O adapters into ports
A and B from the back of the power unit so
that the are ends point straight down.
Rotate the stop plate up to contact the spac-
er bushing on the lift cylinder bolt. Gently
push back on the upper lift frame tube, then
release to allow the weight of the frame to
lock the stop plate in place.
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 provide a good electrical ground for the turn
signals and parking lights.
Mount the power unit on the lift frame with
two 3/8” x 3/4” hex bolts and two 3/8” lock
washers. The plastic reservoir of the power
unit should be to the left side of the plow.
DWG NO. 4205
Install 45O O-ring/are adapters into the
ports of the angling cylinders so that the
are ends are nearly parallel to the mount
lugs of the push frame.
Three identical hydraulic hoses are in the
parts box. Each hose has a swivel nut on
each end that will assemble to the adapters
from the power unit and three cylinders.
DWG NO. 6595
DWG NO. 6484
Connect one hose to the tting from the
top of the power unit, then route the hose
ahead of the lift frame tube before assem-
bling to the tting from the lift cylinder.
16 Plow Assembly
DWG NO. 6485
Connect the remaining two hoses to the t-
tings from ports A and B at the back of the
power unit. Route both hoses ahead of the
lift frame tube before assembling the hose
from port A to the LH side angling cylinder
and the hose from port B to the RH side angling cylinder.
The tting in the LH side angling cylinder may
have to be adjusted slightly to route the hydraulic hose to best avoid interference with
the latch handle and the lift links. Use plastic
tie straps to secure all hydraulic hoses away
from lift link stops.
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 from the four holes in the frame tube to
provide a good electrical ground for the turn
signals and parking lights.
carriage bolts and anged 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
hardware from the headlamp boxes.
Use plastic tie straps to band headlamp
cable above and below the brackets at the
locations shown to provide clearance for the
power unit cover later.
Refer to sections titled “System Check-Out”
and “Headlamp Aiming Procedure” in this
manual for aiming instructions.
7. Identify the plow power cable assembly
and plow wiring harness in the parts box. A
ground wire harness for the solenoids is in
the power unit box.
The power cable for the snowplow has two
cables with ring terminals on one end and
a two pin connector on the other and measures about 38” long.
The plow wiring harness has a 10-pin con-
nector on one end and the other end has
connectors labeled “DRIVER SIDE” and
“PSNGR SIDE” for the headlamps and four
loose wires with spade terminals.
The ground wire for the solenoid has one
wire 7 inches long and two wires 11 inches
long. There is a 1/4 inch ring terminal on the
common end and three spade receptacles
on the remaining ends.
Mount the headlamp brackets to the lift
frame tube with four 3/8 inch x 2 inch
NOTE: To prevent corrosion lightly coat all electrical connections, ring and spade terminals with
dielectric grease prior to assembly.
DWG NO. 6312B
DWG NO. 6502
Plow Assembly 17
Refer to drawing 6502. Attach the ring ter-
minal of the solid red (or red-striped) wire
of the power cable assembly to the terminal
on the power unit at location 1.
Fasten the ring terminal of the solid black
wire of the power cable assembly, the ring
terminal on the black wire of the plow harness and the ring terminal of the solenoid
ground harness to the terminal on the motor
at location 2.
Connect the three black wires of the ground
harness to solenoids S1, S2 and S3.
Connect the gray wire from the wiring har-
ness to solenoid S1. S1 extends the right
side of the plow to plow left.
Connect the tan wire from the wiring har-
ness to solenoid S2. S2 extends the left
side of the plow to plow right.
Connect the blue wire from the wiring har-
ness to solenoid S3. S3 lowers the plow.
Connect the RH headlamp to the wiring har-
ness end labeled “PSNGR SIDE” and the
LH headlamp to the end labeled “DRIVER
SIDE”.
Ensure connections are fully mated for
proper sealing. There should be no gaps
between connector halves. Secure these
cables to the frame with plastic ties.
NOTE: Install the plow harness so that water does
not run down the wires and pool inside the “Y” connection. Position the harness so that any trapped
water can easily drain away.
WARNING: Disconnect truck battery
before beginning electrical installation to avoid shock hazard.
8. The motor solenoid, underhood wiring harness, power cable and joystick control box
are located in the parts box shipped with
the snowplow frame.
Truck Battery On Passenger Side
DWG NO. 6477
18 Plow Assembly
NOTE: To prevent corrosion lightly coat all electrical connections, ring and spade terminals with
dielectric grease prior to assembly.
Refer to drawing 6477. Lay the harness in
it’s approximate position for nal assembly
with the 7-pin circular connector near the
drivers side rewall, the 10-pin connector
just left of center near the grill, the relays
near the drivers side inner fender and the
5-pin headlight connectors at the respective
headlights.
9. Determine the location of the vehicle battery. If the battery is located on the right
(passenger) side or if there are two batteries congured 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 modied.
Refer to drawing 6476. 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 motor 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 battery. 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
rewall then drill a 1 1/8 inch diameter hole.
Route the 7-pin circular connector through
the rewall into the cab compartment and
install the 4 inch grommet in the hole, if required.
CAUTION: Ensure that the relays will
clear any hood lift/spring mechanisms
before installation.
Truck Battery On Driver Side
DWG NO. 6476
Plow Assembly 19
11. Select an area near the drivers side fender
for the relays. Drill three 1/8” diameter holes
and secure the relays with #8 x 1/2 inch selftapping screws from the hardware bag in the
parts box.
12. Splice the red with white stripe wire to the
vehicle’s switched 12 volt auxiliary electrical circuit. This will prevent operation of the
plow without the vehicle key being on. This
wire controls the accessory relay that powers the control joystick and solenoids.
13. Connect the joystick control box to the 7-pin
connector inside the truck cab. Secure the
box at a safe location in the cab with the strip
of hook and loop fastener.
WARNING: Ensure that the motor solenoid and associated wiring will clear
any hood lift/spring mechanisms before installation.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten nuts on the
motor solenoid terminals. Over-tightening causes
premature solenoid failure. Refer to torque speci-
cations on the solenoid.
14. Select an area within 16 inches of the vehicle battery for the motor solenoid. Using the
solenoid as a template, mark then drill two
3/16” 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 circular connector
through the grill of the vehicle to a location
that will be easily accessible with the plow
attached.
16. Refer to drawing 6479. Install the underhood
power cable by rst connecting the Black cable and the two Black wires from the harness
to the minus (-) post of the vehicle’s battery.
Connect the Red (or Red striped) cable to
the motor solenoid. Route the power cable
to the grill near the 10-pin connector.
Connect the Red fused wire from the har-
ness and the 24 inch Red cable to the plus
(+) terminal of the battery or battery access
post. Connect the other end of the 24 inch
Red cable to the motor solenoid.
DWG NO. 6479
20 Plow Assembly
17. Remove the plug mount plate kit from the
hardware bag in the parts box.
DWG NO. 3900
REF.
NO.
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2
3
951-003-014
4
950-004-076
5
392-010-010
6
950-004-033
7
8
367-001-011
9
PART
NUMBER
25011037
700-10904
36716025
25010278
36716002
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Clamp
Machine Screw #6-32 x 1
Lock Nut #6-32 Nylon Insert
Machine Screw #10-24 x 1 1/2
Lock Nut #10-24 Nylon Insert
Machine Screw #6-32 x 1/2
Nylon Lanyard 8”
Cable Tie 14”
Plug Mount Plate
Dust Cap
1
1
5
2
2
4
1
4
1
2
Fasten the power cable connector to the
clamp by inserting the #6 x 1 inch machine
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.
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 connector will be up, as shown.
Assemble the mount plate and connector
covers to the vehicle grill with plastic ties.
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.
Using a blue splice, crimp the single yellow
wire from the underhood harness into the
vehicle’s driver’s side turn signal wire.
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, specic instructions are included
with each kit.
The headlight adapter kit consists of two
identical adapters. Install the adapters according 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.
21. At this point, the mount kit should be assembled onto the truck.
Prongs from the truck mount kit should
be at a height that will slightly lift the plow
frame when attaching the plow. Prong receivers on the plow frame should be parallel to the ground when attaching the plow.
Apply powered graphite on the truck prongs
to help the plow to slide on and off more
easily.
Handle Pinned With Plow on Truck DWG NO. 4199
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 posi-
tion and repin.
Plow Assembly 21
Angle the plow full left or right with the cab
control box inside the truck to fill the angling cylinder with oil. Add more oil until the
reservoir is about 3/4 full. Do not over-fill
the reservoir.
Cycle the plow left and right and up and
down to purge any air trapped in the hydraulic system.
NOTE: New hydraulic cylinders will leak a small
amount of oil until packings become saturated
and produce a good seal. If leakage is excessive, or if leaking continues after initial cycling,
tighten the cylinder packing nut in 1/8-turn increments until leaking stops.
22. Fasten the power unit cover onto the lift
frame bracket with two 1/4” x 3/4” 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.
Connect the two electrical cables from the
plow to their corresponding receptacles on
the truck.
Select Hiniker Cold Flow Hydraulic Oil, or
an equivalent oil that meets military specification 5606, for plowing in extremely cold
temperatures.
Pour hydraulic oil into the power unit oil
reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
DWG NO. 5286A
DWG NO. 6070A
When the cover is closed, rods from the
latch handles should extend behind the
light brackets to hold the cover in place.
23. Assemble side markers on the ends of the
moldboard with 5/16 inch bolts, at washers
and lock nuts.
22 System Check-Out And Joystick Conguration
SYSTEM CHECK-OUT
NOTE: The power cable and wiring harness 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 controller 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.
To reverse the angle functions, exchange the
tan and gray wires on the power unit.
Raise and lower functions may be reversed,
as follows.
JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION
As supplied from the factory, the snowplow controller raises the plow when the joystick is pulled
backward and lowers the plow when the joystick
is pushed forward. 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
5722. Flip the plate over, then reinstall by gently
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 ve pins on the main circuit board.
Rotate the switch 90O, then gently push the switch
back onto the ve 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, checking that wires are not pinched between bosses.
Test the controller on the snowplow or a plow tester to verify that raise and lower functions match
arrows on the face plate.
DWG NO. 5722
Headlamp Aiming Procedure 23
HEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE
1. Park the vehicle with the plow attached on a
level surface 25 ft (7.6 m) from a at, unobstructed light-colored wall.
With no load on the vehicle other than the
driver, snowplow and rear ballast weight, in-
spect the vehicle for proper tire ination and
broken or sagging suspension components.
Check functioning of any automatic vehicle
leveling systems and any specic manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to vehicle
preparation for headlamp aiming. Stabilize
the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
2. Mark a vertical line (line 1) on the wall with
black tape, or other means, directly ahead of
the center of the vehicle.
Mark two additional vertical lines (lines 3 and
4) offset 20 1/2 inches (52 cm) from the rst
line representing the distance between the
two plow headlamps.
4. Refer to the following chart then mark a sec-
ond horizontal line below the rst (line 5), as
required.
Headlamp Centerline Height Vertical Aim Down
22 to 36 in (56 to 90 cm) 0
36 to 48 in (90 to 120 cm) 2 in (5 cm) Down
48 to 54 in (120 to 140 cm) 4 in (6.4 cm) Down
5. Wipe the lamp lenses clean and check for
proper switching and function.
Activate the plow lamp HIGH beams to il-
luminate toward the wall. Focus the center
of the LH light beam on the intersection of
lines 3 and 5. Focus the center of the RH
light beam on the intersection of lines 4 and
5.
Tighten the headlamp mounting hardware
to 70 ft.-lbs. (95 N-m) maximum to hold the
headlamps in position.
3. Measure the height from the ground to the
center of the plow headlamps, then mark
a horizontal line (line 2) on the wall at that
same height.
DWG NO. 6598
24 Wiring Harness
Wiring Harness 25
DWG NO. 5657
26 Straight Plow Power Unit
DWG NO. 6586
Power Unit Hydraulic Circuit Diagram 27
DWG NO. 6600
28 Specications
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Width 7-1/2’ 8’ 8-1/2’
Plow Width at 31
O
6’5” 6’10” 7’3”
Blade Height 30” 30” 30”
Cutting Edge
3/8” x 6” 1084 steel w/standard
highway punch
Weight 732 lbs. 747 lbs. 773 lbs.
Hiniker Cold Flow
Recommended Hydraulic Fluid
Mil Spec 5606
Or Equivalent
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 2 qts.
High Beam Bulb One # H1, 12V 55W
Low Beam Bulb One # H7, 12V 55W
Turn Signal/Parking Bulb
One # 1157 heavy duty double contact
32/3 C.P. 12 VDC
Motor Solenoid 12 VDC solenoid continuous duty, sealed
Wiring Harness Fuse 10 AMP
Hiniker Warranty 29
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
nish, 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
option, 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
CHARGES 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
improvements 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, modied 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 nish damage caused by normal wear.
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 lled out and received by Hiniker with 30 days of retail delivery at the
address below to initiate the warranty coverage.
HINIKER COMPANY
58766 240th St.
P.O. Box 3407
MANKATO, MN 56002-3407
PHONE (507) 625-6621 -- FAX (507) 625-5883
www.hiniker.com
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