Meyer EZ-Mount Classic Manuel utilisateur
Operation and Maintenance Manual
SNOW PLOWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In conjunction with FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) guidelines,
Meyer Products LLC has designed this plow package with the following guidelines:
CAUTION: Installation of a snowplow may affect your new vehicle warranty. For more information consult your Vehicle Owner’s Manual / Vehicle Dealer.
WARNING: The vehicle must not be operated when overloaded. In all cases, the loaded vehicle weight, including the entire snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories,
driver, passenger, options, nominal fluid levels, and cargo must not exceed the front/rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and total Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
These weight ratings are specified on the safety compliance certification label on the driver’s side door opening. The use of rear ballast weight may be required to prevent
exceeding the front GAWR.
According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) new and untitled vehicles need to be verified by the installer that snowplow and ballast (if needed) do
not exceed the front/rear GAWR and total GVWR.
with certain options and accessories, and it is so stated in vehicle
manufacturer specifications for snow plow application.
WARNING: Deployment of an air bag while using a Meyer Snow
Plow will not be covered under Meyer Products’ warranty.
We also recommend that, for optimum performance, vehicles used for
snow plowing 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
• Power Brakes
• Power Steering
Under the continuing Meyer Product Improvement Plan, Meyer
Products LLC reserves the right to change design details and
construction without prior notice and without incurring any obligation.
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.
Meyer Products LLC has published this manual to help you
get maximum performance from your Meyer Snow Plow 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 Meyer Snow Plow will be ready and you will
know how to plow like a pro. DO NOT EQUIP ANY VEHICLE WITH
A SNOW PLOW WITHOUT CONSULTING MANUFACTURERS’
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Vehicles with Meyer Snow Plows installed may be so equipped as
to meet vehicle manufacturers’ specifications and recommended
options for snow plowing use. Most vehicle manufacturers insist
that vehicles which are to be used for snow plowing be equipped
Introduction
SAFETY FIRST
Meyer Products LLC recommends that this manual be read
cover to cover so that you, the consumer, are completely
aware of all important safety recommendations.
Table of Contents Page
Get to Know Your EZ-Mount Plus Snow Plow 2-7
Get to know your Meyer EZ-Mount Classic Snow Plow
8-11
Models of Meyer Snow Plow Moldboards 12-16
Snow Plow Operation, Maintenance & Adjustments 17-21
Hydraulic Power Unit Diagnosis Charts 22-24
Efficient Snow Clearance Starts with Planning 25
Plow with the Storm 26
Two Established Snow Clearance Plans 27
Snow Plowing Tips from the Pros 28-30
Minerals & Chemicals for Snow & Ice Control 31
Meyer Spreaders 32-33
Meyer Accessories 34-36
Genuine Meyer Parts 37-40
Meyer Warranty Back Cover
Meyer Registration Card Back Cover
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SAFETY FIRST
Meyer Products recommends that this manual be read cover to cover so
that you are completely aware of all important safety recommendations.
Record your E-58H Serial Number and Moldboard Serial Number. These
serial numbers are printed on the E-58H unit decal and on the back of the
Moldboard on the part number decal
Be sure to REGISTER your Snow Plow Sys-
tem online at www.meyerproducts.com to
ensure maximum warranty protection.
Hydraulic Lift Serial Number _________________
Moldboard Serial Number ___________________
THE INDUSTRY’S BEST
WARRANTY PROTECTION
2 YEARS STANDARD ON ALL COMPONENTS
3 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS*
5 YEARS ON ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL*
* Register at www.meyerproducts.com to activate years 3-5.
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1. Moldboard
Steel or Polyethylene sheet is bump and corrosion resistant. Built
to last.
2. Cutting Edge
Replaceable high carbon steel provides extra long operating life;
should be 1/2” above ground in plowing position. (Can be higher
when used on gravel driveways.)
3. Runners
Adjustable and replaceable runners hold cutting edge at proper
height.
4. Trip Springs
Allow moldboard to trip forward and ride over obstructions, this
protects the snow plow, vehicle, and operator.
5. Sector
High quality steel - positions moldboard straight across, or angle
right or left.
6. Pivot Pin
Pin that attaches the moldboard to the sector.
7. A-Frame
Designed to attach the snow plow to the vehicle, to pivot moldboard
for angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of
vehicle.
8. Power Angling Cylinders (1-1/2” x 10”)
Hydraulically positions the moldboard straight, or to right or left.
9. Clevis Frame
Allows snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from vehicle
in minutes.
10. Lift Frame
Allows for fast, complete removal of front end hardware, snow plow,
lights and hydraulic unit in one complete module.
11. Attaching Pins
Pull 2 blue pins to remove complete assembly.
12. 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.
13. Meyer Nite Saber® Snow Plow Lights
Complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
14. Electric Hydraulic Power Unit (E-58H)
Operates snow plow hydraulically- raises, lowers, angles, holds and
floats moldboard in plowing position.
15. Sno-Flo® Powder Coat
Baked on finish that looks like enamel, provides an extremely hard,
low friction surface that outlasts ordinary paint by a large margin.
Applied to all steel moldboards and mountings/frames.
16. Crankstand
Positions Moldboard and Lift Frame for easy attaching and
detaching.
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13
16
12
10
11
Blue
E-58H (14)
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.
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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 the 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 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.
ATTACHING THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
Check that Blue Handle Pins are disengaged. Drive the truck up
to the EZ-Mount Plus 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. Twist Blue
Handle Pins so that the small leg re-aligns with the slot, engaging
the pins. The spring loaded pins should snap into place. Note: If
pins do not lock immediately, move truck slightly forward and/or
adjust the Crankstand up or down until pins engage, or push 5
Blue Handle
Crankstand
the top of the Lift Frame towards the truck locking the 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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Lower Plow to float position and manually
push lift arm down. Disconnect the electrical
connection.
Remove crankstand from storage
position on the side of mount and
reattach to “A” frame. Crank until front
of truck rises slightly.
Pull, then rotate blue pins on both sides of
truck into locked out position. The vehicle
is now free from mount and may safely
back away.
Removal
12 3
(back)
(front)
12
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4
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Drive into assembly until contact is made
and push assembly a few inches forward.
Rotate blue pins until engaged and push
top of lift frame towards truck until pins
click in place.
Return crankstand to storage position and
reattach the electrical connection. The
mount is now securely attached to the
vehicle and is operational.
Attachment
1 2 3
Always confirm pins are fully engaged before over the road or snow plow operation.
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1. Moldboard
Steel or polyethylene sheet is bump and corrosion-resistant. Built
to last.
2. Cutting Edge
Replaceable, high carbon steel provides extra long operating life;
should be 1/2” above ground in plowing position. (Can be higher
when used on gravel driveways.)
3. Runners
Full-swivel adjustable and replaceable runners hold cutting edge at
proper height.
4. Trip Springs
Allow moldboard to trip forward and ride over obstructions without
losing snow load—protects snow plow, vehicle, and operator.
5. Sector/5A Pivot Bar
High quality steel—positions moldboard straight across, or angle
right or left.
6. Pivot Pin
Pin that attaches moldboard to sector.
7. A-Frame
Designed to attach snow plow to vehicle, to pivot moldboard for
angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of
vehicle.
8. Power Angling Cylinders
Hydraulically positions the moldboard straight, or to right or left.
9. Clevis Frame
Allows adjustment of the Snow Plow A-Frame attaching point
(clevis height) for transfer of power from the vehicle frame to the
snow plow. Clevis frame weather plugs (Item 17) protect receiver
tubes from dirt and moisture when lift frame (Item 12) is removed.
Note: Adjustment bolt threads should be coated with chassis
grease or anti-seize lubricant. Adjust bolts for minimum
clearance between lift frame and receiver tubes while still
allowing for ease of lift frame removal.
10. Linch Pins
Allow snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from
vehicle in minutes.
11. Tubular Lift Frame (EZ Mount® Classic only)
Allows for fast, complete removal of front end hardware, snow
plow lights and hydraulic unit in one complete assembly.
12. Lift Arm
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.
13. Meyer Nite Saber® Lights
Complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
14. Electric Hydraulic Power Unit
Operates snow plow hydraulically—raises, lowers, angles, holds
and floats moldboard in plowing position.
15. Sno-Flo® Powder Coat
Baked on finish that has an enamel like appearance, provides an
extremely hard, low friction surface that outlasts ordinary paint by
a large margin.
16. Weather Cap
Slide on receiver tube when lift frame assembly is removed.
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