Hiniker 9850, 9950 Operator's Manual

PICKUP TRUCK SNOWPLOW

V-PLOW

Models 9850, 9950

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL

HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD

PART NUMBER 25012268 Rev. C

Table of Contents 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

25012268RevC 3/10 Hiniker/25012268RevC

TO THE PURCHASER .................................................................................................................. 2

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 3

OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................... 4

TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 9

MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................11

ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 13

SYSTEM CHECK-OUT AND JOYSTICK CONFIGURATION .....................................................24

HEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 25

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 30

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 31

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.

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.

DWG. NO. 5993

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 opera­tor by following the instructions on page 24 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.

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

Purchaser’s Name
Dealer’s Name
Machine I.D. 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.

3. Do not service or otherwise handle a plow

in the raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling. Like­wise, when servicing a plow with the wings
extended, block wings to prevent unexpect­ed 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

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 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.

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 and use the stop
plate, as described on page 7, before un­hitching the plow to prevent the 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 and bracing the frame with the stop plate
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. 6003

Plug in the three 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.

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. 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. 5995

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 fu­ture, 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
line when you are seated behind the steering
wheel. Line up these three points when driving
into the plow.

Operating Procedures 5

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. 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 24 for switching
the controller joystick and face plate.

The vehicle’s electrical power must be turned on
before the control box will function.

Raise and lower the plow by moving the joystick
forward and backward. Hold the plow at an inter­mediate height by releasing the joystick from the
“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

oat mode. Momentarily moving the joystick to the
“Raise” position will remove the plow from the oat

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.

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 but­ton when the wings are at the desired position.

VEE

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 at­tached.

NOTE: When removing the plow, remember to
place the headlight switch in the “Truck” position
to return power to the truck’s headlights.

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 airow 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
transporting the plow.

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.

Level the plow in the scoop position by loosening
the hardware through the front of the pushframe and
through the diagonal braces to allow the plow to set­tle to the ground. Retighten the hardware once the
plow is level.

Plow snow in the lowest truck gear to transfer maxi­mum power to the cutting edge. Clear areas in front

of buildings rst. Backdrag snow away from buildings

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 build­ings.

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
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 de­termine how much work can be done before stalling
or getting stuck.

DWG. NO. 5996

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 lev-

els can cause difcult 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 electri­cal current from the truck battery if the control switch

is left on; possibly resulting in insufcient 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 “oat’ mode.

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.

Lower Plow, Leave Controller In “Float” DWG. NO. 4163

NOTE: The plow control box must be in the “oat”

mode to manually retract the lift cylinder rod. If the
cylinder rod cannot be retracted with power on and

the controller in oat, loosen the packing nut on

the lift cylinder up to 1 1/2 turns to reduce friction.
Retracting the lift cylinder before removing the

plow from the truck 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

With the plow lowered to the ground and the con-

troller in the “oat” mode, push down on the upper

lift links to full retract the lift cylinder rod.

Retract Cylinder With Upper Lift Links DWG. NO. 6000

Rotate the stop plate up to contact the spacer
bushing on the lift cylinder bolt.

Push Lift Frame Back DWG. NO. 6005

Swing the latch handle open until the sliders are
fully removed from the attachment prongs.

Swing Handle To Remove Sliders DWG. NO. 6008

Lower the parking stand to the ground by remov­ing the tab lock pin from the stand index plate, then
swing the stand to the ground with the lever.

Rotate Stop Plate DWG. NO. 6004

Gently push back on the headlight bracket to tilt
the 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.

Lower And Pin Parking Stand DWG. NO. 5999

Reinstall the pin in the index plate through the hole
in the lever to hold the stand in place.

8 Operating Procedures

Disconnect the three 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. 5233

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.