Get yourself
3 quarts
of oil. Most will take 2 quarts to 2 1/2 quarts depending on how much you drain out of the cylinders.
How do you add hydraulic fluid to a Fisher Plow?
Fisher Plow Pump Oil High Performance Hydraulic Fluid Quart
28531. Quart of Plow Oil (part # 2853). Blizzard, Western, Fisher and SnowEx all use the same fluid / plow oil.
What kind of fluid does a Fisher Plow take?
Fisher Plow
Pump Oil High Performance Hydraulic Fluid
Quart 28531. Quart of Plow Oil (part # 2853). Blizzard, Western, Fisher and SnowEx all use the same fluid / plow oil.
What fluid do I put in my plow?
We recommend using a snowplow specific fluid like our
HINIKER COLD FLOW oil
which meets a military spec. of 5606. It’s sold in quarts and gallons.
How do you put hydraulic fluid in a snow plow?
Fill the hydraulic unit to the fill cap
. Run the plow through all functions, making sure to deadhead the plow one second in each direction. This helps push air out of the cylinders. Top the unit off with fluid and replace the fill plug.
How do you bleed a Fisher Plow?
Fill the hydraulic unit to the fill cap
. Run the plow through all functions, making sure to deadhead the plow one second in each direction. This helps push air out of the cylinders. Top the unit off with fluid and replace the fill plug.
How do I change snow plow oil?
Fill the hydraulic unit to the fill cap
. Run the plow through all functions, making sure to deadhead the plow one second in each direction. This helps push air out of the cylinders. Top the unit off with fluid and replace the fill plug.
Can I use power steering fluid in my plow?
Power steering fluid or ATF?
ATF will work fine if
it’s a Western plow not so if it’s a Meyers. The hydraulic oil in Wal Mart, K-Mart, Meijer works in either plow. Hydraulic fluids, like most oils get very thick in the cold.
What weight is plow hydraulic fluid?
2-5/16 in.
2.09 lb
.
What is snowplow oil?
D-A PennGrade® Frigid Blue Snowplow Oil is an
ISO 15, high performance, extreme low temperature hydraulic fluid
formulated with high viscosity index
How much hydraulic fluid does a Boss plow take?
2 quarts
.) 2. Attach the plow to the vehicle.
How do you service a snow plow?
- Do a thorough inspection of your plow to make sure everything is in working order. …
- Check your plow’s cutting edge to make sure it’s adequate. …
- Check your plow shoes and replace if necessary. …
- Check and tighten all fasteners on your plow.
How do you get air out of a hydraulic cylinder?
- Open the air valve at the upper side of the hydraulic cylinder.
- Check all hoses or pipes the sure they are connected properly.
- Set up the hydraulic system and start it up.
- Extend the piston rod slowly with no pressure built up. …
- Shut down the system and close the air valve.
How do you put fluid in a Meyer plow pump?
Place the lift ram into the fully down position. With a combination wrench, remove the filler plug on top of the hydraulic pump body, next to the lift ram. The fluid level should be
1-1/2 inches below the filler hole
. Add Meyer hydraulic fluid if necessary.
How do you remove a Fisher Plow from a truck?
- Step 1: Gather your Hardware. …
- Step 2: Assemble Bolt Plate. …
- Step 3: Thread Wire Through Frame. …
- Step 4: Pull Wire Through Hole in Frame. …
- Step 5: Pull Bolt Through Hole in Frame. …
- Step 6: Thread Wire Through Hole in Hitch. …
- Step 7: Pull Bolt Through Frame Hole and Hitch Mounting Hole.