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The Multi-Blade has been designed to
stack snow if you wish. This will not
damage the plow no matter how high you
push it into a pile of snow. Watch your
hose routing carefully so as not to stretch
and ruin your hoses.
DANGER – Always be aware of what is
overhead.
Maintenance
Disconnect the hydraulic connection between
the attachment and the prime mover before
performing any type of maintenance to the
Snow Plow.
Inspect the Snow Plow daily before use. It is also recommended to inspect the Snow
Plow after extreme use or damage. Us the following inspection checklist as a guideline.
•As with any power attachment, safety is critical. An enclosed cab prime mover
with the operator wearing safety protection is required.
•Never operate the Snow Plow with persons within 100 feet.
•Disengage Snow Plow and shut off engine before leaving the cabin of the
prime mover.
•Keep all body parts away from the Snow Plow when in use.
•Use caution on slopes and uneven terrain.
•Never carry passengers.
•Never leave machine running unattended.
•Never leave Snow Plow off the ground when out of operator’s seat.
•Never allow children or untrained personnel to operate the snowplow! STAY
CLEAR
Cutting Edge
Be certain to replace bolt-on cutting edge when it wears within 1/2” -3/4” of the
bolt head securing it to the trip-edge. Replace only with genuine Blue Diamond
Attachments cutting edge and hardware.
Cylinder Gland Nut
Periodically check cylinder gland nuts for tightness. Usually they will leak first if they
become loose. A large slip-joint pliers or pipe wrench can be used to tighten. Do not
over tighten!
Hoses
Check hoses occasionally for abrasion damage. This may save you from downtime. If
in doubt, replace with genuine Blue Diamond Attachments parts.
Pivot Pins
Pivot pins may be lubed with moly-type grease, same as used on your machine. Please
check the cotter pins that retain all pivot/anchor pins after each use. If missing,
replace! Severe damage could be caused by losing a pin.
Springs
Multi-Blade springs are adjusted by the two large jam nuts on the rod between each
spring. Springs are adjusted correctly when you can fit a business card between the
coils. It is very important to set them after your first use, then twice per year
thereafter. Use of grease or “Anti Seize” on the rod and jam nuts will keep them from
rusting to each other.
Storage
Lubrication of pivot pins is recommended if unit is stored outside. Be certain
hydraulic quick couplers are cleaned and joined together to keep dirt out. Put a light
coating of grease on exposed rod portion of cylinders to prevent corrosion. Touch-up
paint should be used on all scratches to prevent further rust.
