MASSIMO 60″/72″ Snow Plow for ATV/UTV Owner’s Manual

MASSIMO 60″/72″ Snow Plow for ATV/UTV Owner’s Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

General Operation

1. Carefully read in their entirety the vehicle’s operator’s manuals and this equipment’s operator’s manuals before attempting to assemble or operate the equipment. Keep both manuals in a safe place for future and regular
   reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. The vehicle is designed for off-road usage and should not be operated on public highways. Know and comply with all laws and regulations governing theuse of off-highway vehicles in your area.

3. The vehicle handles and maneuvers differently than a normal passenger car. Sharp high speed turns and abrupt maneuvers can cause vehicle to roll over or go out of control. Slow down when turning and avoid abrupt maneuvers.

4. Be familiar with all instructions and controls and their proper operation before starting the vehicle.

5. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the equipment.

6. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This vehicle is not intended for use on any public roadway.

7. No one should operate this equipment while intoxicated or while taking medication which impairs the senses or reactions.

8. Never carry more than one passenger. This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger only. No riders are allowed in cargo box or anywhere else on vehicle.

9. Keep all body parts (i.e. head, arms, hands, legs, feet) inside vehicle when vehicle is in motion.

10. Always remain seated and keep both hands on the  steering wheel when driving the vehicle.

11. Sit on the center of the seat and keep both feet within the foot platform perimeter. The foot platform may become slippery from snow or ice, use extra caution when mounting or dismounting the vehicle.

12. Inspect area around vehicle before moving, especially in reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Keep bystanders out of area.

13. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion or in actual operation.

14. Never leave vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition. Always turn key to the “Stop” position, set the parking brake and remove key.

15. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, etc.,or in any other situation where the operator or  passenger may be struck or pulled from the unit. Such negligence could result in serious injury.

16. Engine must be stopped when cleaning, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or installing attachments on utility vehicle.

17. The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.

18. Do not start and run vehicle in an inside area, unless it is adequately ventilated. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide fumes, which are very poisonous and can be deadly.

19. Always inspect the vehicle each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.

20. Operate blade only in daylight or in good artificial light. Always use vehicle lights while operating in low light situations.

21. Avoid overturns-Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

22. No person should be allowed near the working area when the blade is being operated.

23. Do not overload the vehicle capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of rate. Take the time to do the job in a sale manner.

24. Be careful to avoid catching the blade on stumps or other immovable objects.

25. Never use the blade to tow another object.

26. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches. fences or on hillsides.

27. Be sure that the blade is fully raised and is in the straight forward position when in transport.

28. When turning close to buildings or passing through narrow areas. be sure to allow sufficient clearance for the blade.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual. use care and good judgement. Contact your nearest local dealer for assistance

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. If a slope is steeper than a 15° inane. do not operate this unit on that area. Exercise exVeme caution while operating on slopes.

Do:

1. Travel straight up and down slopes, not across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Travel slowly while on a slope. Always keep the forward speed limited when going down slopes to take advantage of the engine braking action.
3. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.

Do Not:

1. Do not travel near drop-offs. ditches or embankments. The vehicle could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
2. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
3. Do not turn sideways to the hill. The vehicle may roll over. If you must turn, go slow and do so carefully and gradually.

Children

1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the vehicle. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Avoid run over accidents.
   • Keep children out of the immediate area of the vehicle and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
   • Be alert and turn the vehicle off if a child enters the area.
   • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.
   • Never carry small children, they may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe vehicle operation.
   • Use extreme care while approaching blind corners. doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the path of the vehicle.
   • Remove key when vehicle is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules for the vehicle and equipment, and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
3. Do not let children ride in the cargo box, in the driver’s or passenger’s lap or anywhere other than the passenger seat. Never give small children a ride; not even in the passenger seat. They may fall off.

The Snow Plow Assembly

IMPORTANT:

Refer to your ATV/UTV Owner’s Manual for any information relating to the use of your vehcile.
These instructions are for assembly of your new acces-sory to further enhance your vehcile experience.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

No.| Name| Qty| Specification| No.| Name| Qty| Specification
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Assemblv base| 1| Na| 12| Hook bolt| 2| M8t95
2| Nut| 8| M8| 13| Compressed sprinq| 1|
3| Tension sprinq| 2| p4| 14| Nut| 3| M10
4| Nut| 4| M12| 15| Screws| 3| M10•20
5| Washer| 2| p 36H p 12H4.5| 16| Blade adjuster| 1| Na
6| Washer| 2| p 45t  p 12_5i4_5| 17| Hexaqon head flanqe bot| 6| Ms•25
7| Screws| 2| M12t35| 18| Base of blade adjuster| 1| 4.5mm
8| Skid shoes| 2| Na| 19| Blade adjustment dial| 1| 4.5mm
9| Nut| 4| M12| 20| Blade adjustment base| 1| 5mm
10| Snow blade| 1| Na| 21| Washer| 6| 8
11| Hex nut| 2| M8| 22| Lift arm| 1| Na

Attaching the Snow Blade

Plow Lift Assembly:

1. Attaching the skid shoes to the snow blade. As seen in above picture 2, skid shoes attach to the blade by 2 M12 nuts.
   

2. Attaching blade adjustment base component.
   Fix the Blade adjustment base (20), Blade adjustment dial (19), Base of blade adjuster (18) by Hexagon head flange bolts (17) and Nuts (20) to lift arm (22). Refer to the Picture 3 show.
   

3. Attaching blade adjuster.
   Fix the blade adjuster (16), compressed spring (13), by Screw (15) and Nut (13). Refer to the Picture 4 show. Fix 2 M10*20 Screws to Blade adjustment base (20), refer to the picture 5
   

4. Attaching the Snow blade to the Lift arm component.
   Mount the snow blade to the lift arm component by screws (?), washer (6&5), and nuts (4). Refer to the picture
   6. Connecting the Lift arm component and blade via Tension spring(3) and Hook bolt (12). Refer to thepicture 7&8.
   

5. Connecting the Snow plough set to vehicle.

   • Mount the assembly base to the lift arm, as picture 10, Attach the assembly base to the lift arm, insert the hitch pins and locked with the cutter pins.
   • Fix the assembly base to the chassis by U screw bolts.
     Helpful tip: Use a small amount of grease on face of washer to help hold it in place during assembly.
     

IMPORTANT:
Refer to your ATV/UTV Owner’s Manual for any information relating to the use of your vehcile.
These instructions are for assembly of your new acces-sory to further enhance your vehcile experience.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

IMPORTANT:
Refer to your ATV /UTV Owner’s Manual for any information
relating to the use of your vehcile.
These instructions are for assembly of your new acces-sory to further enhance your vehcile experience.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

Operating the Snow Plow

1. For the difference between the different vehicles, the operation method of rising and lowering the snow shovel will be different.
   Please read the ATV/UTV manual carefully and operate according to the vehicle requirements.

2. The snow plough has two skid shoes. Lowering the skid shoes will raise the snow plough and raising the skid shoes will lower the snow plough. The skid shoes is lifted and lowered by adjusting the upper and lower positions of the limit nuts. After adjusting the distance between the snow plough and the ground, the limit nut must be tightened. Refer to the picture 12
   

3. The blade angle can be adjusted by manual. Press the blade adjuster (16), then turning blade as desired. Finally, released the blade adjuster and locked. Refer to the picture 13
   

4. The adjustable blade springs can be adjusted to increase or decrease the pivot-tension on the snow blade. Additional tension may be applied or relieved by tightening or loosening the hex screws on top of the snow blade. To increase tension, tighten springs, the hook bolts shown in picture 14.

IMPORTANT:
Adjust the skid shoes for the surface being cleared.
Lower the blade to the surface and operate the utility vehicle at a speed consistent with size and condition of the area being cleared.

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