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SNOWPLOWS

by Meyer

Out-Front-Electric Hydraulics

Owner’s Manual

Diamond Snowplows

 

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 2

Tripedge Series

 

Get to Know Your Diamond MDII Snowplow . . . . . 3-6

Get to Know Your Diamond Snowplow . . . .

. . . . . . 7-8

Blade Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 9-10

Controls & Operating Instructions . . . . . . . .

. . . . 11-12

Diamond MDII Snow Plow Instructions . . . . .

. . . . .13-16

Snowplow Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 17

Removing & Attaching Snowplow . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 17

General Maintenance & Adjustments . . . . . . .

. . . . 18-19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 20-22

Efficient Snow Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 23

Keep Snow Under Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 23

Selecting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 24

Hourly Snow Clearing Capacities . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 24

Plow with the Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 25

Establishing Snow Clearance Plans . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 26

Snowplowing Tips from the Pros . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 27-29

Minerals and Chemicals for Ice Control . . . .

. . . . . . . 30

Ice Control Spreaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 31-32

Fast Moving Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 33-34

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 35-36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 37-38

Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back Cover

Introduction

Snow, despite the beauty it may impart to a bleak winter landscape, poses the dual threat of inconvenience and danger. The environmental conditions associated with snow, not to mention the health hazards and economic loss it may impose, seriously endanger thousands of lives annually. Business and industry suffer, and millions of snowbelt residents may be affected by a single snowstorm.

Diamond Equipment has published this manual to help you get maximum performance from your Diamond Snowplow and familiarize you with the features designed for efficiency and safety; be sure you recognize and understand them. Follow recommended operation and maintenance instructions, so when the storm hits, your Diamond Snowplow will be ready and you will know how to plow like a pro. Do not equip any vehicle with a snowplow without consulting manufacturer's recommendations.

Vehicles with Diamond Snowplows installed may be so equipped as to meet vehicle manufacturers' specifications and recommended options for snowplowing use. Most vehicle manufacturers insist that vehicles which are to be used for snowplowing be equipped with certain options and

accessories, and it is so stated in vehicle manufacturer specifications for snowplow application.

WARNING: Deployment of an air bag while using a Diamond snowplow will not be covered under Diamond Equipment warranty.

We also recommend that, for optimum performance, vehicles used for snowplowing be equipped with:

Four-Wheel Drive

Minimum 60 Amp Alternator or larger

Minimum 70 Amp Battery or larger (550 C.C.A.)

Mud and Snow Tires

Increased Radiator Cooling

Automatic Transmission

Transmission Cooler

Power Brakes

Power Steering

Under the continuing Diamond Product Improvement Plan, Diamond Equipment reserves the right to change design details and construction without prior notice and without incurring any obligation.

Diamond snowplow equipment should only be used on vehicles equipped with the manufacturer’s snowplow preparation packages. Snowplowing without the original snowplow preparation package may damage your vehicle and the added weight of the equipment may impair the operation and control of the vehicle. Snowplowing with a vehicle that the manufacturer does not recommend for that purpose may void your new vehicle warranty. If your vehicle is not originally equipped with the snowplow preparation package, additional equipment may be necessary before snowplowing. Owners of these vehicles should consult their truck dealer before purchase or installation of equipment. CAUTION: The installation, on any vehicle, of these parts is not a full substitute for the original equipment snowplow preparation package.

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Get to know your Diamond MDII® Snow Plow

1.Blade

Steel or Polyethylene sheet is bump and corrosion resistant. Built to last.

2.Adjustable Tripedge Extension Springs

Tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. Note: Trip Spring tension should be checked on a regular basis during the snowplowing season. See page 18 under SNOWPLOW Paragraph 4 for more information.

3.Power Angling Cylinders (1-1/2" x 10")

Hydraulically positions the moldboard straight, or to right or left.

4.Cutting Edge (Optional)

Replaceable, high carbon steel provides extra long operating life. Recommended for commercial plowers.

5.Wear Shoes

Wear Shoes are an integral part of the Tripedge to reduce wear.

6.Pushframe

Designed to attach the snow plow to the vehicle, to pivot blade for angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of vehicle.

7.Upper/Lower Pivot Pins

Pins that attach blade to pushframe.

8.Clevis Frame

Allow snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from vehicle in minutes.

9.MDII® Lift Frame

Allows for fast, complete removal of front end hardware, snow plow lights and hydraulic unit in one complete module.

10.Attaching Pins

Pull 4 blue pins to remove complete assembly or pull 2 yellow pins to remove moldboard assembly.

11.Lift Arm

Dual Chain locks in position to lift snow plow.

WARNING: LIFT ARM EXTENDS BEYOND BUMPER OF VEHICLE. TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE FROM A FRONT END COLLISION, LIFT ARM SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM VEHICLE WHEN SNOW PLOW IS REMOVED.

12.Diamond Snow Plow Lights

Complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

13.Electric Hydraulic Power Unit (E-60H, E-57H)

Operates snow plow hydraulicallyraises, lowers, angles, holds and floats moldboard in plowing position.

14.Sno-Flo® Powder Coat

Baked on finish that looks like glass, provides an extremely hard, low friction surface that outlasts ordinary paint by a large margin.

15.Crankstand

Positions Moldboard and Lift Frame for easy attaching and detaching.

16.Hydraulic Cover

Protects the Hydraulic Unit from the elements and also enhances the appearance of your vehicle.

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CRANKSTAND STORAGE

To store Crankstand on the Lift Frame slide the tube that is attached to the side of the Crankstand over the receiver tube on the driver's side of the Lift Frame. Insert the chain locking pin through the vertical holes on both the tubes. Note: Crankstand should always be fully retracted (up) and be pinned in the vertical transport position when not In use. Receiver Tube Cap may be placed over the driver side transport tube while the Crankstand is in use on the A-Frame. The Receiver Tube Cap may also be switched over to the Adjustment Tube of the A-Frame when the Crankstand is mounted to the Lift Frame.

Storage of the Crankstand is the responsibility of the operator. The stand can be stored on the lift frame in the retracted position to the driver's side transport tube or inside the vehicle cab.

HYDRAULIC COVER

Install Black Hydraulic Cover before installing the Lift Assembly to the Lift Frame. Begin by sliding the Hydraulic Cover down over the Lift Ram. Slide the side covering the motor carefully over the motor, do not force or stretch the Hydraulic Cover; it will fit comfortably over all parts of the Hydraulic Unit. Feed the three coil wires (red, green and black) through the hole located on backside of cover. Route coupler weather plugs through holes in cover where power angling hoses enter. Snap Cover together. Caution: Care should be taken with the installation and or removal of the Hydraulic Cover, including partial removal when repairs are performed on the Hydraulic Lift Unit. Tearing of the Hydraulic Cover for any reason will not be covered under the Diamond Warranty.

ATTACHING MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY ONLY

Attach A-Frame to Lift Frame by connecting Crankstand to the adjustment tube in the center of the A-Frame Frame. Insert the chained locking pin all the way through the vertical holes on both the tubes. Crank up A-Frame until the holes on the back ears of the A- Frame are about 12” off the ground. Pull out the Yellow Handle Pins on both sides of the Lift Frame. Twist handle slightly to the right or left disengaging the pin. Pull truck up to the A-Frame / Moldboard assembly aligning the A-Frame ears between the two lift frame plates until contact is made with the Clevis Frame. Once you feel contact, push the moldboard assembly a few inches forward, this insures proper alignment so that the A-Frame is square to the Clevis Frame. Adjust the Crankstand up until the front of the truck raises slightly. Rotate the Yellow Handled Pins so that the small leg realigns with the slot, engaging the pin. The spring loaded pin should snap into place locking the A-Frame to the lift frame. Note: If pins do not properly engage move the truck slightly forward a few more inches and/or adjust (raise or lower) the Crankstand until pins lock into place. If only one pin should engage, retract the stand to the full upright position. Remove the Crankstand from the A-frame by removing the chained locking pin. Reattach the Crankstand to the transport tube on the driver's side of the Lift Frame in the vertical transport position. Attach the Lift Chain to the Lift Arm through the two hooks on the lift arm. Adjust the lift chain at the lift arm so that there are 2-3 links of slack. This ensures that the plow blade will lift fully and be able to follow the ground contour while plowing. Raise the plow with the hydraulics and swing the moldboard slightly left or right until the pin engages.

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DETACHING THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

Leave control switch in lower float position and push down on the Lift Arm. Disconnect the electrical plug and slip on weather caps over both ends. Attach Crankstand to the adjustment tube in the center of the A Frame using the chained locking pin. Caution: Crankstand must be secured at all times. Adjust the Crankstand down until the bottom of stand touches the ground. Pull and twist the two rear Blue Handle Pins to disengage. Next pull and twist the two front Blue Handle Pins to disengage. If the pins do not pull easily, adjust stand up or down slightly to remove tension on the pins until they disengage. At this time the lift frame should be leaning forward slightly, at rest on the top of the Crankstand. Pull truck away.

DETACHING MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY ONLY

Leave control switch in lower float position and push down on the Lift Arm. Disconnect hydraulic couplers and Lift Chain from Lift Arm. Attach Crankstand to the adjustment tube in the center of the A- Frame using the chained locking pin. Caution: Crankstand must be secured at all times. Adjust the Crankstand down until the bottom of stand touches the ground. Pull and twist the Yellow Handled Pins to disengage. If the pins do not pull easily, adjust stand up or down slightly to remove tension on the pins until they disengage. Pull truck away.

ATTACHING THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

Check that all four Blue Handle Pins are disengaged. Drive the truck up to the MDII assembly centering the hood of the truck to the lift arm to assure proper alignment with lift frame guide plates until contact is made. Once contact is made drive forward, pushing the assembly a few inches. This insures the A-Frame is square to the Clevis Frame for proper pin attachment. Adjust the Crankstand up

until the front of the truck raises slightly. The rear Blue Handle Pins should now be aligned with the rear holes on the clevis frame. Twist all Blue Handle Pins so that the small leg re-aligns with the slot, engaging the pins. The rear spring loaded pins should snap into place. Note: If pins do not lock immediately the A-Frame is not square to the Clevis Frame. Move truck slightly forward and/or adjust the Crankstand up or down until rear pins engage. Once the back pins are locked push the top of the Lift Frame towards the truck locking the front pins to the clevis frame. Remove the Crankstand from the A-frame by removing the chained locking pin. Reattach the Crankstand to the transport tube on the driver's side of the Lift Frame in the vertical, retracted position. Caution: Crankstand must be secured at all times. Reattach the one step electrical connection.

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Get to know your Diamond Tripedge Snowplow

1.Blade

High strength steel. Built to last.

2.Adjustable Tripedge Extension Springs

Tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. NOTE: Trip spring tension should be checked on a regular basis during the snowplowing season. See Page 18 under SNOWPLOW Paragraph 4 for more information.

3.Power Angling Cylinders

Enables the operator to hydraulically position the moldboard straight, or to right or left, by simply activating the fingertip control switch.

4.MDII Attaching System

Rubber coated stainless steel pins give you the choice of removing the plow, mount, hydraulics, and lights (blue pins) or to remove only the plow (yellow pins).

5.Cutting Edge (optional)

Replaceable, high carbon steel provides extra long operating life. Recommended for commercial plowers.

8.Wear Shoes

Wear shoes are an integral part of the tripedge to reduce wear.

7.Electric Hydraulic Power Unit

Operates snowplow hydraulically - raises, lowers, angles, holds and floats blade in plowing position.

8.Pushframe

Designed to attach snowplow to vehicle, to pivot blade for angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of vehicle.

9.Upper/Lower Pivot Pins

Pins that attach blade to pushframe.

10.Lift Arm

Dual chain locks in position to lift snowplow. WARNING: Lift arm extends beyond bumper of vehicle. To minimize damage from a front-end collision, lift arm should be removed from vehicle when snowplow is removed.

11.MDII® Mounting System

Allows for fast, complete removal of all front end hardware, snowplow lights, hydraulic unit, moldboard, sector and pushframe, in one complete module.

12.Snowplow Lights

Lights and brackets comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

13.Tubular PULL-AWAY™ Mounting System

Allows for fast removal of all snowplow components in two complete, easy to manage, modules.

14.Tubular PULL-AWAY™ Easy Hitch™ System

Allows moldboard, sector and pushframe to be detached and attached as a separate module in minutes.

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MDII® Mounting System

E-57H

10

E-60H

9

11

1

2

8

 

14

13

5

3

6

4

Pull-Away™ Easy Hitch™

 

Mounting System

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TRIPEDGE SERIES

Model 7.5

For 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4x4 Standard Duty Pickups and Sport Utility Vehicles

STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

BLADE WIDTH

7 1/2’

BLADE HEIGHT

27 5/16’’

GAUGE STEEL

12 Gauge

VERTICAL RIBS

6

TYPE OF SPRINGS

Extension (4)

NUMBER OF TRIP-EDGE PlNS

6

CUTTING EDGE (OPTIONAL)

2

PLOW WIDTH AT FULL ANGLE

81’’

PUSHFRAME

3” x 2” x 3/16”

PIVOT PIN DIAMETER

1 3/16”

POWER ANGLING RAMS

1 1/2’’ x 10”

AVERAGE SHIPPING WEIGHT

600 lbs.

*weight is based on average depending on specific mounting

POLY MAX MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

BLADE WIDTH

71/2'

BLADE HEIGHT

29”

MOLD BOARD SHEET THICKNESS

3/8" U.H.M.W. Polyethylene

VERTICAL RIBS

6

TYPE OF SPRINGS

Extension (4)

NUMBER OF TRIP-EDGE PINS

6

CUTTING EDGE(OPTIONAL)

2

PLOW WIDTH AT FULL ANGLE

81"

PUSHFRAME

3” x 2” x 3/16’’

PIVOT PIN DIAMETER

1 3/16’’

POWER ANGLING RAMS

1 1/2” x 10”

AVERAGE SHIPPING WEIGHT *

625 Lbs.

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TRIPEDGE SERIES

Models 8.0, 8.5, 9.0

For 3/4 and One Ton 4x4 Standard

Duty Pickups and Cab-Chassis Vehicles

STEEL MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

BLADE WIDTH

8.0'

8.5'

9.0'

HML-10 10’

DAGT-10 10’

BLADE HEIGHT

29 3/8”

29 3/8”

29 3/8”

32”

32”

GAUGE STEEL

11 Gauge

11 Gauge

11 Gauge

7 Gauge

7 Gauge

VERTICAL RIBS

6

6

6

7

7

TYPE OF SPRINGS

Extension (4)

Extension (4)

Extension (4)

Extension (6)

Extension (6)

NUMBER OF TRIP-EDGE PINS

6

6

6

 

 

CUTTING EDGE (OPTIONAL)

2

2

3

 

 

PLOW WIDTH AT FULL ANGLE

86”

92”

97"

 

 

PUSHFRAME

3" x 2” x 3/16"

3” x 2” x 3/16”

3” x 2" x 5/16"

 

 

PIVOT PIN DIAMETER

1 3/16”

1 3/16”

1 3/16”

 

 

POWER ANGLING RAMS

1 1/2" x 10"

1 1/2” x 10”

1 1/2” x 10”

2” x 12”

2” x 12”

AVERAGE SHIPPING WEIGHT*

800 Lbs.

825 Lbs.

875 Lbs.

 

 

*weight is based on average depending on specific mounting

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II. Controls and Operating Instructions

Tripedge Series

Special Features

1.Diamond's unique dual pivot pins and diagonal bracing system distribute plow loads better and reduce stress on the pushframe and cylinders.

2.Diamond's tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. Diamond's rigid moldboard system keeps the blade upright and plowing until your truck loses traction. Fig. 2.

3.Diamond Snowplows have a more pronounced curve in the blade design which means a better job in throwing snow.

4.Diamond's heavy duty undercarriage support system uniformly distributes snow plowing loads to the vehicle frame.

5.Diamond's unique wear shoes are engineered to load up into the tripedge angle while plowing.

6.Dual chain hooks on the lift arm provide easier hookup and greater stability of the blade.

7.Pivot Pins are 1 3/16" diameter with one-piece construction to eliminate welded-on washers.

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TRIP-EDGE

Fig. 2

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