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Snowplow Operation
The snowplow should only be in operation when the vehicle ignition switch
and the Electro-Touch® control switch are in the "ON"
position. Care should be taken to insure that the Electro-
Touch® control switch is kept dry and free from moisture
during normal operation.
When the Electro-Touch® control switch is turned "On,"
yellow lights illuminate the location of the individual touch
pads for the functions of the snowplow: (Up), (Angle Left),
(Angle Right), and (Down).
Lowering of the snowplow an inch at a time is possible by tapping the down
arrow in short intervals. Holding down the down arrow will activate a green
light located in the upper left corner of the Electro-Touch® switch. This
green light indicates the snowplow is now in the Lower/Float position. In this
position the snowplow will be able to follow the contour of the road and the
snowplow can also be angled to the left or right. Touching the up arrow
automatically cancels the Lower/Float position.
This switch is short circuit and temperature protected. All wire connections
must be securely plugged together. If any of these conditions exist, the red
overload LED will light. The overload LED (red light) is located in the upper left
corner below the float light of the Electro-Touch® switch. Reset is
accomplished by turning off the ignition switch or by turning the power switch
off momentarily and then back on. If an overheating temperature condition
exists, it will be necessary to allow the unit to cool down for approximately 2
minutes. If the overload light is still illuminated after attempts to reset the
switch have failed, contact your nearest authorized Diamond Distributor for
repairs.
Note: On Model E-60 only to regulate the lower speed, locate the lower adj.
screw on page 19, Fig. 0-3. Turn adj. screw in to slow down or out for faster
lower speed. Adjustments must be made with moldboard on the ground.
This feature is not available on model E-57.
CAUTION: When the snowplow is not in operation, the Electro-Touch®
Control Switch should be in the "OFF" position.
Over-the-Road Operation
Based on the experience of our representatives and other background, we
advise a maximum transporting speed of 40 m.p.h. or locally regulated
speeds, which ever is less, dependent upon road conditions. The operators
should, of course, maintain a safe stopping distance and adequate passing
clearance at all times.
When transporting the snowplow to avoid engine overheating, angle the
moldboard completely, carrying it as low as permitted for safety by road and
surface conditions.
Removing Moldboard Assembly
1. Be sure moldboard is on ground! The chain can have a small amount of
tension to help support the back of the pushframe.
2. Pull hook-up pins in pushframe outward and turn to hold in place.
3. Lower lift ram all the way and detach chains from lift arm. Reverse the
above procedure to reattach snowplow to vehicle.
4. WARNING: Lift arm extends beyond bumper of vehicle. To minimize
damage from a front-end collision, lift arm should be removed from
vehicle when snowplow is removed.
ADJUSTING CHAIN FOR PROPER SLACK WHEN PLOWING SNOW
1. Be sure moldboard is on ground and pushframe is reattached at proper
hole in front mounting frame.
2. Be sure lift piston is fully retracted.
3. Hold chains taut and choose the third link above lift arm, place that link
in lift arm locking groove. This procedure will provide the proper amount
of slack when snowplowing for the moldboard to follow the contour of
the ground. You may wish to mark these links with paint or tape for easy
identification. Due to the differences in vehicle ride heights, extra chain
links may vary in length.