216992140 Rev C
XP INSTALLATION/REFERENCE MANUAL
Table of Contents
1. Warnings/Vehicle Application .......................pg. 2
2. About the plow ...............................................pg. 3
3. Registration Information/Website .................pg. 3
4. Snowplow Mounting/Dismounting ...............pg. 4
5. Mechanical Installation.............................. pg. 5-6
6. Harness Installation ....................................pg. 7-9
7. Storage and Maintenance.............................pg. 10
8. Parts Diagram and BOM ......................... pg. 11-14
a. Lift Frame ............................................... pg. 11
b. Moldboard............................................... pg. 11
c. Hydraulic Power Unit ........................ pg. 12-13
9. Hydraulic/Electrical Operation ............... pg. 15-16
10. Troubleshooting ..................................... pg. 17-19
11. Snow Plowing Tips ..................................... pg. 18
12. Warranty...................................................... pg. 19
WARNING
Many newer trucks are equipped with air bags. DO NOT
under any circumstances disable or remove or relocate
any sensors or other components related to the operation
of the air bags.
WARNING
Always follow the vehicle manufacturers
recommendations relating to snowplow installation. For
recommended vehicle models refer to the SnowDogg
Application Chart and Selection Guide.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with air bags are designed such
that the air bags will be activated in a frontal collision
equivalent to hitting a solid barrier (such as a wall) at
approximately 14 mph or more, or, roughly speaking, a
frontal perpendicular collision with a parked car or truck
of similar size at approximately 28 mph or more. Careless
or high speed driving while plowing snow, which results
in vehicle decelerations equivalent to or greater than the
air bag deployment threshold described above, would
deploy the air bag.
WARNING
Make sure plow is properly attached before moving
vehicle.
WARNING
Do not move plow while servicing or place body parts
between or under plow parts while moving plow.
WARNING
When transporting, position plow so as not to block vision
or plow headlights.
WARNING
DO NOT change blade position when traveling.
WARNING
DO NOT exceed 40 mph when transporting plow.
WARNING
Do not exceed 10 mph when plowing.
WARNING
Always lower blade when vehicle is not in use.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully before operating this
snowplow.
CAUTION
Vehicle application recommendations are based on the
following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must comply
with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must comply
with the vehicle manufacturer's stated gross vehicle and
axle weight ratings (found on the driver-side door corner
post of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight distribu-
tion ratio. In some cases, rear ballast may be required to
comply with these requirements.
• In some cases there may be additional limitations and
requirements.
• Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded
with cargo or other truck equipment, or snowplow acces-
sories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available capacity
exists, the actual vehicle as configured must be weighed.
