Over-the-Road Operation, Removing Moldboard Assembly

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.