 Greasing
the Pivot and Cotter Pins |
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Use
a grease gun to grease the Pivot Pins.
They are provided with a grease fitting
for this purpose. Also, remove and
grease the cotter pins, then reinstall
them to their original position. This
will keep your plow angling smoothly and
securely.
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| Maintaining
Cutting Edge and Mounting
Bolts |
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Monitor
the cutting edge of your plow for
excessive wear and tear. Replace it as
soon as it appears worn on either corner
approximately 4”. Replacing the
cutting edge will prevent damage to the
moldboard. Also, check and retighten all
mounting bolts after the first plowing
session of the season and at regular
intervals throughout the season.
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| Checking
Oil Level |
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Use
a standard drinking straw or popsicle
stick to check your fluid level. Remove
the filler cap and dip the straw into
the fluid reservoir. Always check fluid
level with the lift piston fully
retracted. The fluid level should be
1-1/2” below the filler hole. If your
fluid is low or appears excessively
dirty, refer to your owners manual for
instructions on filling and changing
your hydraulic fluid. Only use Meyer
Hydraulic M-1 Fluid.
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| Monitoring
the Condition of Your Hoses,
Couplers and Rams |
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Check
all hoses for bubbles or cuts and
couplers for rust or leaks. A failure in
a hose or coupler will result in a loss
in oil pressure and cause power angling
failure. Check rams for rust and leaks,
either of these problems can introduce
water into your hydraulic system which
may cause freeze-ups. If you find any of
these problems, replace the damaged
parts with Meyer Genuine Parts available
from your local distributor.
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| Monitoring
the Electrical System and
Battery Terminal Connections |
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For
maximum efficiency, the vehicle
supporting the plow must be properly
serviced. The system should consist of
at least a 70amp/hr battery and a 60-amp
alternator. Be sure to regularly check
the battery terminals to assure that
they’re clean and free of corrosion,
adding dielectric grease to all
connections will help prevent corrosion
from occurring. Also check the
electrical connections to assure they’re
tight and corrosion free. Make sure that
all wires are being held clear from
moving or hot engine parts or from sharp
sheet metal. For maximum efficiency, the
battery, alternator, and regulator must
be in top operating condition to assure
maximum electrical output.
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| Storing
the Plow and Hydraulic Unit |
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After
you have disconnected the plow from your
vehicle, extend the lift cylinder to end
of the stroke and coat the lift rod with
light grease. This fills the cylinder
with hydraulic fluid and protects the
interior and exterior from rust and
corrosion. Also coat the exposed
portions of the power angling cylinder
rods with light grease. Be sure to
reconnect the quick couplers at the
Power Angling rams and plug in the
weather plugs on Hydraulic Unit to keep
them clean and to prevent contamination
of the system. Coat all pivot pins and
other wear points with chassis
lubricant. Unplug all electrical
connections at the power unit. Coat all
connections with a dielectric compound
to prevent corrosion and plug them into
their corresponding weather plugs.
Unplug the plow lights, tape or use
dielectric compound at light connections
to prevent corrosion.
WARNING:
THE LIFT ARM EXTENDS BEYOND THE BUMPER
OF THE VEHICLE. TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE IN A
FRONT END COLLISION, THE LIFT ARM SHOULD
BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN YOUR
SNOWPLOW IS REMOVED.
Meyer
M-2 Hydra-Flush should be used to flush
contaminants from the system. It should
also be used for off-season storage.
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| Troubleshooting
and Owners Manual |
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There
is a Troubleshooting section in your
owner’s manual with conditions,
possible causes and corrections. There
is also advice and instruction on
several different topics in the owner’s
manual. Meyer Products recommends that
the manual be read cover to cover so
that you, the consumer, are completely
aware of all important safety
recommendations.
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| Adjusting
the Drop Speed |
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If
you have purchased an E-60 Unit, the
rate at which the plow is lowered is
adjustable. Turning the Lower Adjusting
Screw in (clockwise) will decrease the
speed at which the plow is lowered by
gravity, and turning the screw out
(counter-clockwise) will increase the
drop speed.
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| Adjusting
the Runners |
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Inspect
moldboard runners for wear and replace
them as soon as they start to wear
through. Adjust the runners to maintain
cutting edge height of ˝” above
ground in snow plowing position. Set
higher when plowing on gravel driveways.
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