Lit. No. 27589 3 August 15, 2003
28888 V
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper installation and operation could cause
personal injury, and/or equipment and property damage.
Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual
before installing, operating or making adjustments.
PERSONAL SAFETY
z Wear only snug-fitting clothing while working on
your vehicle or snowplow.
z Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long
hair.
z Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.
z Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine,
radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.
z Always have a fire extinguisher rated BC handy, for
flammable liquids and electrical fires.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline to
clean parts. Store only in approved containers away
from sources of heat or flame.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while working
on vehicle. Keep all open flames away from
gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline immediately.
WARNING
Lower blade when vehicle is parked.
Temperature changes could change hydraulic
pressure, causing the blade to drop
unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic
components. Failure to do this could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Remove blade assembly before placing
vehicle on hoist.
WARNING
The driver shall keep bystanders clear of the
blade when it is being raised, lowered or
angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and
the blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade. A
moving or falling blade could cause personal
injury.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet clear of the blade and
A-frame when mounting or removing the
snowplow. Moving or falling assemblies could
cause personal injury.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including the
blade and ballast. The rating label is found on
the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.
CAUTION
Refer to the Kit Selection Guide for minimum
vehicle recommendations and ballast
requirements.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.