Common questions

Why are V plows better?

Why are V plows better?

A V plow gives you the ability to angle and direct snow. The V plow also moves hardened snow that has frozen overnight better than a straight blade. The arrowhead shape of the plow can slice through crusted snow better than the flat surface of a straight blade.

Is the western UniMount snow plow going left or right?

My Western unimount standard duty plow will raise, turn to the right, but will not go left. In November I drained the ATF and replaced with plow fluid. A hose was cracked so I changed both hoses and flushed the cylinders.

Why is my snow plow not turning left?

I removed the hoses and flushed the cylinder fluid thinking I may of had a freeze up. Once the fluid was removed the plow would turn side to side freely by hand with the blade elevated off the floor a few inches. The plow will go up, But when you try to turn left it will also raise. Turn it right and it will stay there.

What to do if your plow won’t raise?

J) DO NOT RAISE THE PLOW, power the controller and swing the plow to the left, wait 60sec..Swing the plow to the right, wait 60sec. Center the plow.

Which is the best snow plow to buy?

Western SnowPlows are at the top of their game as one of the foremost four-wheel drive pick-up truck and SUV snow plow manufacturers. The best products provide the best results. But even the best products experience problems.

My Western unimount standard duty plow will raise, turn to the right, but will not go left. In November I drained the ATF and replaced with plow fluid. A hose was cracked so I changed both hoses and flushed the cylinders.

What to do if your snow plow won’t go up?

My western snow plow will not go up or left or right with joystick. I can use a screw driver and make contact on the silanoid and then move the cables with the joy stick and then it will work. I have relaced selinoid and contacts. any ideas?

Where does the power come from on a plow?

The control gets it’s power from key on power but the motor gets it’s power from the battery though the soliods relay. The power is getting to the motors connection you might knock on the motor with the power on.

What should I do when angling left on my snowplow?

When angling left, the motor/pump should run while s2 and s3 are energized. How dirty is this unit? When you take the valves out, clean them with some brake cleaner, and blow them out with compressed air. They have tiny orifices, that can clog easily.

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Ruth Doyle