Get to know your Diamond MDII® Snow Plow
1.Blade
Steel or Polyethylene sheet is bump and corrosion resistant. Built to last.
2.Adjustable Tripedge Extension Springs
Tripedge gives way when objects are struck at ground level. Note: Trip Spring tension should be checked on a regular basis during the snowplowing season. See page 18 under SNOWPLOW Paragraph 4 for more information.
3.Power Angling Cylinders
Hydraulically positions the moldboard straight, or to right or left.
4.Cutting Edge (Optional)
Replaceable, high carbon steel provides extra long operating life. Recommended for commercial plowers.
5.Wear Shoes
Wear Shoes are an integral part of the Tripedge to reduce wear.
6.Pushframe
Designed to attach the snow plow to the vehicle, to pivot blade for angle plowing, and to hold plow at proper distance in front of vehicle.
7.Upper/Lower Pivot Pins
Pins that attach blade to pushframe.
8.Clevis Frame
Allow snow plow assembly to be attached or detached from vehicle in minutes.
9.MDII® Lift Frame
Allows for fast, complete removal of front end hardware, snow plow lights and hydraulic unit in one complete module.
10.Attaching Pins
Pull 4 blue pins to remove complete assembly or pull 2 yellow pins to remove moldboard assembly.
11.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.
12.Diamond Snow Plow Lights
Complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
13.Electric Hydraulic Power Unit (E-60H, E-57H)
Operates snow plow hydraulically- raises, lowers, angles, holds and floats moldboard in plowing position.
14.Sno-Flo® Powder Coat
Baked on finish that looks like glass, provides an extremely hard, low friction surface that outlasts ordinary paint by a large margin.
15.Crankstand
Positions Moldboard and Lift Frame for easy attaching and detaching.
16.Hydraulic Cover
Protects the Hydraulic Unit from the elements and also enhances the appearance of your vehicle.
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