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SNOWPLOWS
by Meyer
Out-Front-Electric Hydraulics
Owner’s Manual
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Snow, despite the beauty it may impart to a bleak winter accessories, and it is so stated in vehicle manufacturer landscape, poses the dual threat of inconvenience and danger. specifications for snowplow application. The environmental conditions associated with snow, not to mention the health hazards and economic loss it may impose, WARNING: Deployment of an air bag while using a Diamond snowplow will not be covered under Diamond Equipment seriously endanger thousands of lives annua
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® Get to know your Diamond MDII Snow Plow ® 1. Blade 9. MDII Lift Frame Steel or Polyethylene sheet is bump and corrosion resistant. Built Allows for fast, complete removal of front end hardware, snow plow to last. lights and hydraulic unit in one complete module. 2. Adjustable Tripedge Extension Springs 10. Attaching Pins Tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. Pull 4 blue pins to remove complete assembly or pull 2 yellow pins to Note: Trip Spring tension should be checked
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CRANKSTAND STORAGE ATTACHING MOLDBOARD ASSEMBLY ONLY To store Crankstand on the Lift Frame slide the tube that is attached Attach A-Frame to Lift Frame by connecting Crankstand to the to the side of the Crankstand over the receiver tube on the driver's adjustment tube in the center of the A-Frame Frame. Insert the side of the Lift Frame. Insert the chain locking pin through the vertical chained locking pin all the way through the vertical holes on both the holes on both the tubes. Note: Cranksta
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DETACHING THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY until the front of the truck raises slightly. The rear Blue Handle Pins Leave control switch in lower float position and push down on the should now be aligned with the rear holes on the clevis frame. Twist Lift Arm. Disconnect the electrical plug and slip on weather caps all Blue Handle Pins so that the small leg re-aligns with the slot, over both ends. Attach Crankstand to the adjustment tube in the engaging the pins. The rear spring loaded pins should snap into
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Get to know your Diamond Tripedge Snowplow 1. Blade 8. Pushframe High strength steel. Built to last. Designed to attach snowplow to vehicle, to pivot blade for angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of vehicle. 2. Adjustable Tripedge Extension Springs Tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. 9. Upper/Lower Pivot Pins NOTE: Trip spring tension should be checked on a regular basis Pins that attach blade to pushframe. during the snowplowing season. See Pag
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12 ® 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 8
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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 POLY MAX MOLDBOARD SPECIFICATIONS BLADE WIDTH 7 1/2’ BLADE WIDTH 71/2' BLADE HEIGHT 27 5/16’’ BLADE HEIGHT 29” GAUGE STEEL 12 Gauge MOLD BOARD SHEET THICKNESS 3/8" U.H.M.W. Polyethylene VERTICAL RIBS 6 VERTICAL RIBS 6 TYPE OF SPRINGS Extension (4) TYPE OF SPRINGS Extension (4) NUMBER OF TRIP-EDGE PlNS 6 NUMBER OF TRIP-EDGE PINS 6 CUTTING EDGE (OPTIONAL) 2 CUTTING ED
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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"
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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 th
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TRIP-EDGE Fig. 2 12
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Diamond® ™ Snowplow Instructions CHOICE 1: Removing MDII (Entire Mount) 13
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CHOICE 1: Attaching MDII (Entire Mount) 14
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CHOICE 2: Removing MDII (Moldboard Only) 15
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CHOICE 2: Attaching MDII (Moldboard Only) 16
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Over-the-Road Operation Snowplow Operation Based on the experience of our representatives and other background, we The snowplow should only be in operation when the vehicle ignition switch advise a maximum transporting speed of 40 m.p.h. or locally regulated and the Electro-Touch® control switch are in the "ON" speeds, which ever is less, dependent upon road conditions. The operators position. Care should be taken to insure that the Electro- should, of course, maintain a safe stopping distance
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SNOWPLOW General Maintenance NOTE: ALWAYS lower moldboard to ground when vehicle is not in use. Diamond Equipment recommends this maintenance information for regular Check the Troubleshooting Chart, pages 20-22, and Post Season service. Sustained heavy operation may call for more frequent service. Maintenance, page 19, for advice on maintaining the unit. Snowplowing subjects a vehicle to exceptionally rugged use. As a result, it is 1. Check and maintain hydraulic fluid reservoir level to 1 " - 1
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NOTE: PROTECTION AGAINST RUST AND CORROSION SNOWPLOW STORAGE When the power unit is not used for extended periods, protect the chromed 1. When snowplow is disconnected, extend lift cylinder to end of lift piston fully extending and coating it with chassis lubricant. Coat the stroke and coat chrome rod with light grease. This fills the cylinder exposed portions of the power angling cylinder rods with chassis lubricant with hydraulic fluid and protects the interior and exterior from rust to protec
