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Fisher Engineering
50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, Maine 04841-2139 • www.fi sherplows.com
XLS™ Snowplow
Installation Instructions
Read this document before installing the
snowplow.
See your FISHER
®
outlet/website for specifi c
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The eMatch selection system has
specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements.
Snowplows with serial numbers beginning with 180210 and higher.
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A DIVISION OF FISHER, LLC
CAUTION
CAUTION
74800, 74810, 74850
79810, 79850, 87800
January 15, 2019
Lit. No. 85501, Rev. 02
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- Page 1 CAUTION See your FISHER ® outlet/website for specifi c vehicle application recommendations before installation. The eMatch selection system has specifi c vehicle and snowplow requirements. Snowplows with serial numbers beginning with 180210 and higher. ‡ A DIVISION OF FISHER, LLC...
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Page 2: Safety Definitions
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation warning labels on the back of the blade and the that, if not avoided, could result in death or instruction label on the headgear. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
8 feet of a moving blade. A moving or falling blade could cause personal FUSES injury. The FISHER electrical and hydraulic systems ® WARNING contain several automotive-style fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary,... -
Page 4: Cell Phones
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 FIRE AND EXPLOSION NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A) WARNING for the snowplow operator. Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline vapor is explosive. Never smoke while VIBRATION working on vehicle. Keep all open fl ames away from gasoline tank and lines. - Page 5 74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 HEADGEAR TO A-FRAME ASSEMBLY 6. Adjust the lift chain so there are an equal number of links on each side of the lift arm. Then, while supporting the headgear, remove and retain the NOTE: For easier assembly and installation, four pins and discard the shipping brackets.
- Page 6 74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 9. Position the headgear so that the holes in the A-FRAME TO BLADE ASSEMBLY headgear are aligned with the previously selected holes in the A-frame. Attach the A-frame to 1. Align the pivot bolt hole on the front of the A-frame the headgear assembly with two step pins and with the pivot bolt hole on the blade.
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Page 7: Hydraulic Hoses
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 HYDRAULIC HOSES 2. Using pliers to hold each hose end in position, tighten all hose fi ttings 1/8–1/4 turn past fi nger tight. CAUTION Assembling a hose to the incorrect wing ram To Driver-Side Wing To Lift port can result in permanent damage to the Base (outside) -
Page 8: Blade Guides
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 BLADE GUIDES HEADLAMPS Insert the blade guides into the blade guide brackets WARNING and secure with 7/16" lock washers and 7/16" nuts. Your vehicle must be equipped with snowplow headlamps and directional lights. Headlamps, hardware, and instructions are found in the headlamp box. -
Page 9: Hydraulic Unit
Fill Plug fl uid level should reach the fi ll hole. If additional fl uid is needed, fi ll the reservoir with FISHER ® EZ Flow Hydraulic Fluid rated to –40°F (–40°C), or other fl... -
Page 10: Blade Drop Speed Adjustment
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 BLADE DROP SPEED ADJUSTMENT Top Cover Retainer WARNING Keep 8' clear of the blade when it is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and blade or directly in front of the blade. If the blade hits or drops on you, you could be seriously injured. -
Page 11: Final Adjustments
74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. Remove and retain the U-bolt and locknuts securing the lift chain on the passenger's side of the A-frame. Reposition the U-bolt in the chain so WARNING that the chain is the same length as the chain on the driver's side. - Page 12 74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 Connecting Link and Lift Chain Spring However, due to variations in vehicle frame height, it may be necessary to adjust the spring location to When the blade is lowered, the lift chain spring ensure optimal performance. provides slack in the lift chain for ease of mounting and dismounting the blade.
- Page 13 74800, 74810, 74850, 79810, 79850, 87800 VEHICLE LIGHTING CHECK With the headlamp switch OFF, activate the vehicle DRLs. 1. Verify the operation of all vehicle front lighting Snowplow lighting harness DISCONNECTED: prior to connecting the snowplow harness. • Vehicle DRLs should be ON. •...
- Page 14 Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifi cations used. Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Fisher Engineering offers a limited warranty for all snowplows and accessories.
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