CHAMPION 100398 50 Inch Universal Snow Plow System Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Champion
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100398 50 Inch Universal Snow Plow System
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL #100398 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM
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Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
100398 – 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction…………………………………………… 3 Safety Definitions …………………………………… 3 Important
Safety Instructions ………………….. 4 Plow Blade Installation……………………………. 4 Push
Tube Assembly and Installation………… 5 Hybrid Mount Installation Instructions
……… 7 Hybrid Mount Round Tube Frame Install ……. 8 Hybrid Mount Square Tube
Frame Install …… 8 Hybrid Mount Polaris® Sportsman® Install.. 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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100398 – 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product.
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and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular
maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.
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information in this manual at the time of publication, and we reserve the
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serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the
product. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT to review this product manual and other
product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the
assembly, operation, dangers and maintenance of the product before use. Fully
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fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety and operation
procedures before each use. Please always exercise common sense and always err
on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident,
property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be
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CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
1-877-338-0999
MODEL NUMBER
100398
SERIAL NUMBER
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related
(e.g., messages relating to property damage).
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your plow. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Do not exceed 5 mph, even with blade raised. Make sure that all nuts and
bolts are tightened per
installation instructions. Never operate this Champion Power Equipment
product
with missing or damaged parts. Drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain,
driving fast
could cause damage to winch or plow. Never raise the plow above point of
contact as it could
cause damage to machine, plow or winch. Always perform regular inspections
and maintenance on
plow tubes and hardware before use. Operate with extreme caution on slopes,
steep grades, and
rough terrain. Be aware of any possible hidden objects under the snow. Do
not ram the blade into the pile.
CAUTION
Take care when installing PLOW SPRINGS as they will be under tension.
Use care when lifting components into place.
DANGER
Never stand or ride on the plow.
Your snow plow requires some assembly. If you have any questions regarding the
assembly of your snow plow, call our help line at
1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial
number and model number available.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLOW BLADE INSTALLATION
NOTICE
Before starting the assembly of the blade and tubes see Hybrid Mount
installation instructions to ensure it will work with your ATV.
NOTICE
Install all hardware loose at first. Once all hardware is correctly installed,
tighten all bolts.
1. Install the left (6) and right (5) blade gussets to the support bracket
(2) using the 5/16 x 3/4 in. (7.9 x 19.1 mm) standard carriage bolts (7.1) and
nuts (7.2). This will create the blade frame assembly.
6
5 7.1
2 7.2
Figure 1 – Blade Frame Assembly
NOTICE
There are 2 different neck lengths on a carriage bolt, short and standard. See
Figure 3 for differences.
2. Attach the blade frame assembly to the blade in location (A) using 5/16 x
3/4 in. (7.9 x 19.1 mm) short neck carriage bolts (7.5) and nuts (7.2). See
Figure 2.
3. Next attach the wear bar (4) to the plow blade (1) by installing the five
5/16 x 1 in. (7.9 x 25.4 mm) standard carriage bolts (7.3) in the center
through the cutter blade (4), plow blade (1) and support bracket (2). Secure
the carriage bolts with 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) nuts (7.2). See Figure 2.
4. Install the blade feet (3) as shown in Figure 2 using the 5/16 x 1 1/4 in.
(7.9 x 31.8 mm) standard carriage bolts (7.4).
NOTICE
Adjust the feet by loosening the nuts and sliding the feet up and down to the
desired position. Start with feet in minimum height position and adjust for
type of ground surface.
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100398 – 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM 5. Tighten down all bolts.
A 7.2
7.2 1
7.4
3 7.5
7.3 7.4 4
Figure 2 – Cutter Blade, Frame and Feet Install
7.5
SHORT NECK CARRIAGE BOLT
STANDARD CARRIAGE BOLT
7.1, 7.3, 7.4
Figure 3 – Carriage Bolt Diagram
PUSH TUBE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
2. Install angle lever assembly (B) to the tube weldment (8) as shown in
Figure 5. Use the 5/16 x 1 in. (7.9 x 25.4 mm) standard carriage bolts (15.8)
and 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) nuts (15.5) to secure the left and right handle plates.
Tighten down bolts.
3. Secure the pivot plate (9) to the tube weldment (8) and hook plate (10)
using the 5/8 x 13/4 in. (15.9 x 44.5 mm) structural bolt (15.10), 5/8 in.
(15.9 mm) lock washer (15.14) and 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) lock nut (15.2) as shown
in Figure 5. Tighten down nut and bolt so that the plate will pivot with ease
but is not loose.
15.8 15.2 B
15.14 10 9
8
15.10 15.5 Figure 5 – Angle Plate and Angle Lever Assembly Install
4. Install the pivot lever spring (16) to the tab on the tube weldment (C)
and the hole in the pivot handle (11) as shown in Figure 6.
PUSH TUBE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Assemble left handle plate (12), 2× washer (15.13), pivot handle (11),
right handle plate (13), and hook plate (10) using the 5/16 x 11/2 in. (7.9 x
38.1 mm) standard carriage bolt (15.4) and 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) flange nut (15.5)
as shown in Figure 4. Tighten down nut so that angle lever moves freely. This
will create the angle lever assembly (B).
10
15.5
11 13
15.13 12 15.4
Figure 4 – Angle Lever Assembly (B)
5
11 16 C Figure 6 – Pivot Lever Spring Install
100398 – 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM
5. Place washer bearing (14) into hole in blade gusset and secure blade to
tube system by fastening with the 1½ in. (38.1 mm) carriage bolt (15.1), USS
flat washer (15.3) and lock nut (15.2), as shown in Figure 7. Repeat on right
hand side.
15.1 Blade Gusset Hole
15.2
15.3 14
Figure 7 – Pivot Bolt Assembly
6. Hook the plow springs (18) into the smaller rear holes in the pivot plate (9), as shown in Figure 8. Place the eyebolts (15.11) onto the end of the plow springs and secure the eyebolts onto the plow blade gusset using nut (15.12) and washer (15.9), as shown in Figure 8. Leave spring tension loose as you will decide tension in Step 9.
GUSSET
15.12
18
15.9
15.11 9
PUSH TUBE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
8. With springs installed and pitch blade under tension, install 3/4 in.
(19.1 mm) hex socket head cap screw (15.7) using 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) Allen wrench
or pliers; and 7/16 in. (11.1 mm) lock nut (15.6) into desired pitch position
hole. As shown in Figure 9.
Default
15.6
11
15.7
Figure 9 – Pitch Adjustment Bolt (spring not shown for clarity)
9. Tighten nuts down on eye bolt until desired spring tension is reached. See
Figure 10 for default tension.
NOTICE
For each 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) that the nut is tightened it will add 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
of spring tension. This will make a total of 14 lbs (6.4 kg) with both
springs.
33/4/4in”. D(1E9F.1AmUmLT) default
15.9
Figure 8 – Spring Assembly
7. Decide desired pitch of blade. Each hole allows 5 degrees of blade pitch
adjustment.
NOTICE
Figure 9 shows the default position.
15.11
Figure 10 – Spring Adjustment
10. The tube system has five positions of rotation for your blade. Each
adjustment is a 12.5 degree increment. To adjust, push down on the handle
(Figure 11-A, Item 11) and rotate your blade left or right until you reach the
desired angle.
Figure 11 – Blade Rotation Angle
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HYBRID MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 11-A – Blade Rotation Angle
NOTICE
Make sure handle is locked in before plowing.
11. Attach the tube system to the Hybrid Mount System, by first positioning
the tube system, with blade installed, under your ATV. Then raise tube attach
points to the mount and line up the holes on mount plate with the holes in the
tube system. Insert Pin through holes and secure on other side with clips as
shown in Figure 12.
GOOD BEST
Figure 14 – Winch Line Angle
HYBRID MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General Install Notes 1. Be sure that when installing the mount it is centered
on your
machine. Some frames are not perfectly centered as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 12 – Tube System Attachment 12. Attach winch hook to one of 2
locations. See Figure 13.
Figure 14 shows the best winch line angle. Use this to determine which
attachment point to use.
Hook Locations
Equal Equal
RoRuounnddTTuubbe FFrraammee(P(Paagge e8)5)
Wide
Narrow
SqSuquaarereTTuubbe Frammee((PPaaggee8)6)
Figure 13 – Hook Attaching Points
PPoollaaris TubbeeFFrraammee(P(aPgaeg1e07) ) Figure 15 – Tube Frame Type
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2. The approximate distance that tab holes can be from the front of the
machine is 26 in. (66 cm) as shown in Figure 16. Every machine can vary
because of ATV front contour.
3. Plow springs should not hit ATV when plow is angled fully.
CAUTION
Take care when installing mount fasteners. Damage could occur to the vehicle
if installed improperly.
HYBRID MOUNT ROUND TUBE FRAME INSTALL
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove it, you will
need to mark the locations where the u-bolts will be installed and drill
holes.
3. Optional: Place the upper mount plate on top of the lower mount plate as
shown in Figure 18. This is not required but adds strength to the mount for
less flex when plowing.
4. Install the plate assembly to the u-bolts using the washers (5.3) and 3/8
in. (9.5 mm) nuts (5.2) provided with the mount.
5. Center the mount on the machine and tighten all bolts evenly.
U-BOLT
26″ Approx
Figure 16 – Approximate Mount Distance
HYBRID MOUNT ROUND TUBE FRAME INSTALL
1. Place the hybrid lower mount plate up to the frame at the location behind
the front tires where the frame widens out, as shown in Figure 17. Determine
the location allowing the mount to be centered, back as far on the frame as
possible and the push tubes to be attached. Keep the mount holes within the
approximate distance from the front of your machine (see Figure 16).
2. Install the u-bolts to the frame in the locations that were determined in
step one.
2
5.3
1
5.2
FRONT
Figure 18 – Hybrid Mount Round Tube Install
HYBRID MOUNT SQUARE TUBE FRAME INSTALL
1. Check to see if the u-bolts will fit over your tube frame. If they do, it
is recommended to use the u-bolts (See round tube install, Page 8). If they do
not, proceed to step 2.
2. Measure the thickness of your tube frame and skid plate (if installed) see
Figure 19. Then cut the provided rubber spacers to a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) longer
then the thickness of the tube frame.
Center of Frame
FRONT
Figure 17 – Round Tube Mount Placements: Top View (Frame Configurations Will
Vary)
8
1 2 3 4
Figure 19 – Frame Measurement
100398 – 50 IN. UNIVERSAL SNOW PLOW SYSTEM 3. Place the Upper Mount Plate (2)
over the frame at the location
behind the tires where the frame widens out. Refer to Figure 20 for best
fastener placement.
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
ACCEPTABLE FRONT
INCORRECT FRONT
HYBRID MOUNT SQUARE TUBE FRAME INSTALL
2
5.2
5.3
4 FRONT
1
5.5
5.4
Figure 21 – Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install
3
Figure 20 – Fastener Placement
4. Determine the location allowing the mount to be centered, back as far on
the frame as possible and the push tubes to be attached. Keep the mount holes
within the approximate distance (26 in. {66 mm}) from the front of your
machine. See page 8, Figure 16.
5. Loosely install the upper mount plate (2) and lower mount plate (1) using
the rubber spacers (4), 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) bolts (5.4), 3/8 in. (9.5 mm)
carriage bolt (5.5), nuts (5.2) and washers (5.3) provided with your mount.
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove it, you will
need to mark the locations where the bolts will be installed and drill holes.
Install the hardware with the head of the bolts towards the ground if
possible. This will maximize ground clearance. See Figure 21. If not you can
cut the bolts after install.
NOTICE
If the upper mount plate (2) doesn’t fit because of obstruction you may
substitute the spacer plates (3) for the upper mount plate as shown in Figure
22.
Figure 22 – Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install Using Spacer Plates
6. Tighten all bolts evenly. Carriage bolt only needs to be snug to plate as
its purpose is to keep both plates from bending in the center.
NOTICE
Ensure that the rubber spacers are tight against the frame before tightening
the bolts. If this is done incorrectly the mount could move and the plow may
damage your machine.
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HYBRID MOUNT POLARIS® SPORTSMAN® INSTALL
1. Measure the thickness of your tube frame and skid plate (if installed),
see Figure 23. Then cut the provided rubber spacers to a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
longer then the thickness of the tube frame.
HYBRID MOUNT POLARIS® SPORTSMAN® INSTALL
4. Loosely install the upper mount plate (2), 4 spacer plates (3) and lower
mount plate (1) using the rubber spacers (4), 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) bolts (5.4),
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) carriage bolt (5.5), nuts (5.2) and washers (5.3) provided
with your mount. See Figure 25.
5.5 5.4
1 2 3 4
Figure 23 – Frame Measurement 2. Place the upper mount plate (2) over the
frame at the location
behind the tires where the frame widens out. Refer to Figure 24 for best
fastener placement.
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
ACCEPTABLE
INCORRECT
FRONT
FRONT
Figure 24 – Fastener Placement
3. Determine the location allowing the mount to be centered, back as far on
the frame as possible and the push tubes to be attached. Keep the mount holes
within the approximate distance (26 in. {66 cm}) from the front of your
machine. See page 8, Figure 16.
2
4 3
1
FRONT
5.3 5.2
Figure 25 – Hybrid Mount Sportsman Install
NOTICE
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish to remove it, you will
need to mark the locations where the bolts will be installed and drill holes.
5. Tighten all bolts evenly. Carriage bolt only needs to be snug to plate as
its purpose is to keep both plates from bending in the center.
NOTICE
Ensure that the rubber spacers are tight against the frame before tightening
the bolts. If this is done incorrectly the mount could move and the plow may
damage your machine.
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option, authorize evaluation, repair or replacement of the defective part or
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connected incorrectly to any electrical component. Normal maintenance is not
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Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc.
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manufacturer’s control.
Problems caused by parts that are not original Champion Power Equipment
parts.
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