Snow plow wont go up or down. Now won't go down all the way at all.

Snow plow wont go up or down Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting Feb 21, 2021 · However, now it has affected its use as it won't lower or raise either. Now it won't go up, goes to the left instead. So you hit float, the plow goes down and you didn’t have to push down on the ram or the headgear to get slack in the chain? Just asking. Jump to Latest it never works from in the truck but will go up and some times down by the plow switch . streetfrog@hotmail. Today, different story It went up and very slow to one side then stopped, Wont go up or down or side to Dec 4, 2008 · I droped my plow to fix my frame and mount. changed the. There is a clicking noise at the cyliniode Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else Jan 15, 2012 · Snow & Ice Discussions. Once you Mar 6, 2018 · The snow plow attachment I have has given me problems since purchasing it. It's like the plow down function is staying charged. Jan 23, 2012 · There are two possibilities, either there is a mechanical problem holding the plow up so gravity is not enough to pull it down or you have a hydraulic problem and the fluid is not being allowed to escape from the lift ram. It is normal for this to go this fast, it worked fine when I put it on up and down several time until of course i wanted take it off. The power attachment arm goes up and latches but as soon as the plow is about to lift it stops and the pump whines. Drove it home and put plow down. The controls work, if I move the pistons on the valve body Mar 3, 2019 · The plow goes up and down, but will not angle? Fat fingers sorry it works now but its its running super slow and at some point it wont go up or nothing pumps sound like it's doing its job just blade not moving sometimes if not it moves slow. Fluid IS full. it would just make a clicking sound and the lights on the control pad would go out when pressed and cause the motor to die if you hold the button down long Dec 16, 2008 · My blizzard 810 will not go up, down, left or right but the wings go in and out. I put the plow on and everything works-except when I have the plow in the up position, it will slowly over time droop down. ) May 24, 2011 · Plow does not clean-up snow from low areas. If I take the valve out I can manually move the ram Jan 28, 2021 · Meyer snow plow wont go down. Dec 24, 2007 · plow wont go down HELP. I would check the hand control box it sounds to me like an electrical problem, if you know a dealer, plug in a new control box, this should narrow it down. I pulled the chain off the ram, had my kid lift on the controller while I pulled on the ram and it wouldn't go up. Removed the valve & cleaned it no change. I don't know what the problem is. ASE Master certified L1, L2, Diesel Certified 16 years experience My power top goes down by itself but not up by itself what can be wrong. It worked fine after that when testing it, hooked it up this AM and no go down. All the electrical connections at the valves and plugs reinstalled correctly? Sep 13, 2008 · Did you check your connections to make sure you have contact? If you put 12 volts to the A coil on the pump, the plow will drop. I tried cleaning connections, hooked a ground directly from battery to check for bad ground, tried tapping anything and everything on the pump. Car Specialist. I have possible no power to the plow. The motor works but seems Feb 11, 2017 · SOURCE: I have a fisher minuteman plow it will go up, left and right but will not go down what is wrong with my plow. The right angle seems to be working fine and everything else is normal. Makes Dec 12, 2010 · I replaced the motor, A valve & coil (black wire), and C coil and valve (green wire) because it would not angle, was stuck to the left, and intermittently didn't want to go up and down. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Sep 18, 2012 · I admit to having done little maintenance to the plow, but I only used it for about 25 hours clearing driveways the first winter. It is not a slow (leaking down) kind of Feb 16, 2021 · Hi everyone! Thanks for all the help getting my plow issues taken care of last time! Hoping to get some help with this issue. dieseldude. It acts like it is trying, but it won't move. EricFromCT. We took off both hydraulic hoses top and Nov 29, 2014 · $16 for a new harness and the plow is back in business. So why is it so bad to leave it up for a quick minute or two to run into the store or something? My shop is 9 miles away from my house, so when I go there to plow it out, usually its during the storm. I added fluid and it went up about 6 inches more. 5 serial is*****Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing this yourself? What have you tried so far? Customer: yes. I have put the plow on and no dice. Dec 9, 2024 · Meyers e-60 goes up but comes right down after i release the unbutton. Brand is western Model is Ms MVP3. When running the joystick the plow tries to lift and tries to turn right and left. I fixed the solenoid so the pump worked, filled it up with fluid, and she went up but she didn't go down. I just went out and messed with it some and I tapped on the solenoids with a hammer and it went down but now it wont stay up and it sounds like the pump has tp pump really hard to lift it . The scoop mode, v mode, angle left, angle right, and up all work, BUT THE DOWN doesn't work. 7. I have seen the Curtis lift pistons seize up, or very hard to lower. I checked the fluid and its fine. #2. Jan 4, 2010 · Hi, my dad's meyers e47 started acting like the motor was going bad this morning. it wont stay up. 5 and it wont go down will go side to side and up but wont go back down any help would be great thanks in advanced . it was working fine till half way through a job and it wouldn't lift or angle. This is not Mar 16, 2007 · It wouldn't allow the plow to drop fully in some situations. I could push it down and do whatever but as soon as i attached the plow - it did nothing - NOTHING. Plow would not angle right. Created December 29, 2020. Has new fulid and coils Because the plow won't stay up . If the plow goes down it is controller that is probably. Problem is I can heaer the pump working to go up to release the lock pins but it does not move. A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. Plow does not clean-up snow from low areas. You need a Dec 29, 2020 · Troubleshooting 101: What To Do When Your Plow Won’t Move. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting Mar 18, 2013 · Loosen the hose to the lift cylinder and see it goes down. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Feb 13, 2009 · and another question in the service manual section 3-74 theres a diagram showing the assembly order of the pump check valve. Blizzard won't go up. Cycled it up and down a few times getting faster every time. I unhooked the lift pistons hose still will not go down with out ALOT of force. Jan 7, 2013 · I have what I believe is an SD series Fisher Minute Mount I Plow mounted on my Dodge Ram 1500. my question is should that round piece that holds the o-ring be facing up (o-ring side up) or down (o-ring side down) mines up. Mjensen Discussion starter. Won't go side to side or up. I just bought a meyer plow model slt 7. Come join the discussion about Nov 29, 2021 · What you can do to check the lift piston, or to see if it is in the valves, with the plow up put a floor jack under the plow, loosen or remove the lift hose, put a bucket, or wrap a rag around the fitting on the piston. '86 GMC K1500HS w/7'6" Fisher Plow #3. Mar 8, 2021 · Western 1 the first day i didn't check to see if the weight of the plow would bring it down because i had to snap the u bolt off that held the chain on because i was stuff in the up position with no where to go. Hitting snowbanks too hard. When I push up, the motor bogs like it is allready all the way up (which it is. Cable adjustment seems to be okay. Also before this happened the plow would move very slow when you would angle it. 3K views 23 replies 9 participants last post by Hydromaster Dec 7, 2022 Mar 27, 2023 · Worn or damaged components could result in the plow dropping to the pavement while driving, causing an accident. I wired everything correctly(I believe). 5 with a E-57 pump, and its 4 years old. Feb 23, 2011 · Western Unimount won't drop. Jan 10, 2011 · It will go down about 1/2 way then stop. so, the pump is rinning but not pushing fluif in the right direction. Browse Categories Have a 2004 hmm and plow went up and down but jerked left to right but did not turn , found it to be wire harness going thru fire wall , sheet metal wore thru wires shorting them out , pulled Dec 15, 2000 · My Meyer E-60 lifts my blade just fine but won't hold it there. in 15 mins 8 years ago. A hose was cracked so I changed both hoses and flushed the cylinders. In November I drained the ATF and replaced with plow fluid. my meyer plow well not go up or down and well not go side to side , it does make a clicking sound , what wrong with it Snow Plow Forum - L. And when i go left or right it works left and right but it wont go up. S2 is the only coil energized to angle right, which the plow won't do at all. Is there too much fluid?Thanks for input! Save Share A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. It also leaks down Feb 21, 2011 · I have a fisher mm plow and when I went plug in the harness only the headlights work but the plow won't go up down left or right. Feb 22, 2011 · boss plow Yes I know that. Nov 3, 2010 · Like the title says the plow works up and down fine, but it won't budge left to right. Battery goes dead with all switches in neutral. I've got an old western cable operated plow that won't go down without the weight of the plow. Blade will not angle, but motor runs. Anyone have any clue how or why I would have this problem? Or how to fix it, got snow coming! Thanks! Jan 1, 2013 · Than this morning i went outside and the plow not only wouldn't go up - it wouldn't stay up even if we lifted it - it fell down. Tried to lube the ram seal with penetrating oil, didn't help. I lowered the floor jack and the plow just drops to the ground. Plowing on steeply inclined terrain. I’m assuming there is some swelling inside the piston. The middle valve was stuck. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds Jan 27, 2011 · Now it doesn't want to work at all. Works side to side and I can hear the pump working when I push the joystick up button. It immediately drops the blade after releasing my 'up' switch. Dec 6, 2011 · I just want to check everything before spending more money and greatly appreciate your expertise. Full Forum Listing. UP/DOWN switch not in neutral. Pump reservoir over filled. Any addiitional thoughts appreciated. When I try to lift the floor jack back up to compress that cylinder again it won't compress. You still need to use the controller to get the plow to move in the desired direction. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Show Less . simple cave man fix for me. This does not set well with me being hung up on. Come join the discussion about Jan 19, 2005 · Hey guys, I just purchased a used Fisher minute mount 1, 7 1/2' plow setup for my F150. Any ideas. Guess its time to drain it again. I want to have you service the plow Nov 1, 2010 · Well, i jsut got it running again and the blade angles perfectly but it wont lift at all. 570 posts Dec 22, 2024 · Fisher plow won’t go up and down. we replaced the motor with a new meyers motor and nothing. The problem is the plow won’t go up or down when pushing the button. If you take it and jiggle the stick up and down as hard as you can it will probably fix Nov 19, 2013 · plow worked fine before, I went to remove the plow, i dropped plow, unhooked lines, jacked plow up a little to remove the lift chain. Western mvp3. '69 Bolens 1220 Garden Tractor w/42" Snow Plow #4. well im here so my two cents. Feb 19, 2021 · I stopped at a customers property to do a clean up after the last snow storm and was about half done and the plow stopped lifting. I topped it off, but it does the same thing. Feb 26, 2007 · when i put my plow on today, with the smart hitch it went on fine, i plowed one driveway and then the plow wouldn't go back up, now, it won't go left right, up or down, i can't even take it off with the smart hitch, checked the fluid Nov 23, 2010 · I tried hooking up my plow the other day for the first time this year and nothing happens the solenod on the truck just clicks. When I angle left, drop the blade and angle left again the plow raises instead of angling left. Western ultramount. Save Share Reply Quote Like. I changed it and have had in Nov 24, 2008 · Thad Smith, From the middle of nowhere (Dunbar Wis. Everything worked great when I droped it. It went Dec 20, 2007 · 2008 F350 pick up w/ 9. Oil running out of fill cap of hydraulic pump. It seems like no amount of force will move it down. The plow worked on the truck before and then the guy said it just stopped working. I took all 3 valves out individually. 2006 Ford F250 6. I have had the plow foe eight years. E-57. If good power but won't spin, clean brushes/commutator/check bearings in motor. my first instinct was to check the fluid yet it was full second i checked the battery connections Fine. I can crack the line to get it to go down. I'm going to look at my controller and the wires especially the connection . Jan 11, 2011 · my plow will not go up down or side to side the motor is clicking and I have put a new selinoid in? - Chevrolet 1990 Crew Cab question but don't be where plow can angle and squish you. 8. place fingers in A-frame or mount lug holes to check alignment when attaching snow plow. Instructions on how to perform a SCAT test as well as other Jan 12, 2010 · My Western unimount standard duty plow will raise, turn to the right, but will not go left. It won't do it all the time, but enough to make it a problem. It will not go up or down. The ram would only go down so far. And now it's April so I might have to leave the plow up until Winter if the OP doesn't come back soon to help me. Dec 27, 2010 · Fisher MM2 won't go up = Bad motor. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting Dec 16, 2013 · Kevin Daily Driver: 2003 Chevy Crew Cab S10 - Zr5 Plow Truck: 1999 Chevy K3500 Pickup - 8' Western Unimount Summer Toy: 1987 Chevy Camaro IrocZ Z28 Dec 10, 2013 · Basically, if your plow won't go up when you start, then if you drive somewhere and lower it, it won't go up THERE EITHER. need to get it down to pick up plow. I am a little unfamiliar with the hiniker controls, do i have to use the switch on the side to hold the Nov 10, 2019 · Moved my md75 out of storage plow went up, will not go back down. I've checked all the wiring at the front two plugs and they're both plugged together tightly and ziptied together, I checked the wiring in the SA solenoid and it's all connected and the connections are clean, the pump was a tad low on plow oil but I topped Jan 24, 2004 · The plow is up alot of the time and we dont even think about it. I hear the motor turn for up, side to side, but only hear a click from solonoid "A". yesterday i just put a long bolt in the chain for testing and the weight of the plow was letting it come when i hit the down button but it wasn't falling all the way down Feb 16, 2008 · Went out to plow today and the plow won't go up. I Oct 28, 2011 · The plow will go left and right and down with no problem. Driving from house to house or lot to lot, the plow is up. When I press the up lever the motor works and the piston will jerk and put tension on the chain When a snowplow won’t lift the problem can normally be isolated to one of three areas: motor brushes, hydraulic system, or electrical system. Dealer thought ice in fluid. If it doesn't go down with a loosened hose. 9. I did drain the resevoir yesterday and refill with blue snow plow hydraulic fluid. Crossfire STD. BL Spreader. It went up maybe 1". They said to replace the motor because the brushes have worn down too much. Crossfire DLX. About 2/3 way through my route went lower my plow and it would not go down. Not too common. E-60. Oct 4, 2008 · Several things that can cause thisbut the #1 and #2 common things are either a broken pin in the plow side 13 pin connector plug from someone being rough with it, or a loose Nov 27, 2008 · DP's issue was a poor factory crimp connection at the grill connector on the battery cable power plug. It would try but wouldn’t go. The ram is able to raise, and is now raisd into its highest point. I unchained the plow and worked the controls and the lift ram went up - no problem without the plow attached. This started doing this gradually. need help with. After the recent snowstorm here in CT the plow suddenly refused to lift. Place switch in DOWN (FLOAT) position. I Just replaced to relay switch again, which I was hoping would fix the problem but it didn’t. It goes side to side with ease but when I push the down button nothing happens, The light on the controller turns from green to red to symbolize that it is in float but the plow stays up. It seems to work all the connections are solid and fuses are find but when I press up, down, left, or right, the plow doesn't move but the motor draws power and acts like it wants to move but no such luck, it makes noise and it spins inside as it should but the plow its self is stationary. Picked up a couple of commercial properties so rolling right along. Explore Our Forums. Most likely packing material brroke down and you need a new lift cylinder. Feb 8, 2011 · Plow Won't Angle, but Goes Up and Down. This will only work with down because the motor does not have to run for it to go Jan 9, 2025 · Im having trouble with my fisher plow. A forum community dedicated to ice and snow Mar 17, 2019 · SOURCE: I have a meyer e47 snow plow and when i touch the. I thought the fluid had air in it so I continued the up and down but now it does not move off the ground. what else could it be A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. 5 foot Fisher V plow Bobcat 753 skid steer w/ bucket, forks, and 8 foot Fisher plow I assume you are trying to take the chain off? If its just in float it wont go down. I left it there in the up position and went out plowing in a different truck. i put the lines back to normal and then it would Oct 19, 2010 · Tested S1 S2 S3 found S1 and S3 were sticking. My kid pushed the joystick down while I was leaning on the ram and I almost broke my teeth when the ram went down at mach 10. Testing Pump Pressure. A forum Jan 6, 2005 · The plow is 3 years old, fluid is still from last season if that matters. Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. Plow will raise and will come down slow wont hold up. I hooked up the plow and it won't go up or down, or left or right. Here is some literature. I can agree with the bad valve but why does the plow not go all the way up. 6 participants last post by Bare Snow Dec 31, 2021. Curtis B. 5 meyer plow. Can be disassembled and cleaned. did not change anything. The plow is 26 inches high and 90 inches wide, I believe it is the SD series. mine did the same thing bump the blade to push the cylinder back in Dec 23, 2008 · after i read your headline, i thought o boy, someone i can actually help. It has a E57h pump on it. Blaster Spreader. The plow will go up and angle in both directions but, it will not go down. If it is squealing, and only moving 3 inches every time, that leads me to believe that you have hit the Nov 3, 2011 · Just bought a western unimount v plow last week. Chris (aka-Moose) 24 years of experience diagnosing & repairing. but will go down when joystick is in the By chatting and I have a Mahindra 2555CL and the joystick is just flopping and the loader won’t go up or down, but tilt is still. Come join the discussion about equipment Nov 20, 2009 · I just bought a backup truck and Hiniker straight blade, and the plow will lift but wont stay up. Then I noticed the float light is on all the time. V-71. Mate Spreader. I tried using a test light on the selenoids but didn't learn a lot. If yes take the valve out for that function and see if the screen is clogged. now it wont move at all so I had to drop it where it was. E-58. ALWAYS keep hands and feet clear of blade and A-Frame when attaching or detaching plow. 5. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting Oct 2, 2017 · Are we talking about the molboard will only go up 3" or are we talking about the lift arm will only extend 3" out of the pump. after replaceing S2 it fixed the raising problem and then it still would not go left so i replaced S3. Rip the slick stick, wiring harness, and relay out and replace all 3 per Meyers wiring diagram. Dec 27, 2015 May 24, 2011 · 3. The snow that was supposed to come turned into rain then we got 1/8 inch of snow. I'm sitting here with a plow that won't go down either and I don't know which solenoid is THE solenoid that I need to fix it. it goes left to right just fine. I tried adding fluid as it did seem low. This season I replaced the pigtails on each side of the multi-pin harness as the green giant made a home there. 10. Can anybody tell me what pins on the truck side connector do the up, down, left and right? A forum community Nov 20, 2005 · Mine is doing the same thing, started acting up at the end of last season, I parked it as I was done anyways. I am thinking its a sticky a valve just looking for some other opinions. Fisher snow plow wont go down when joystick is in the down or float position. Have you tried using the powerhitch switch? When mine won't go all the way down, I have to flip the switch in the cab to "power hitch" then go out and run the power hitch all the way down, then back up. There bis not power Western snow plow. I picked one up for Jan 21, 2017 · plow blade wont go left or right,stuck left,fluid up,sometimes when you push controler it goes up and down on ocasion,tried pushing it against pole but wont move,are cylinders froze, it's an old mark3 Nov 15, 2012 · I go out 3 hours later to drive the truck and the plow won't lift or angle. The first step is to isolate fault to either the plows electrical system or the hydraulics. Doesn't necessarily stop in the same place everytime. Big Nate's Plowing. MIKEVIN_BEGGS Fisher snow plow won't go right or left. The motor comes on and it does angle. Apr 4, 2015 · It worked fine all season, removed the plow from the truck and hooked it back up and it worked fine; the removed it again and when I hooked it back up it went up and won't go down. When I hit up on the controller, the wings fold in instead. The right side power ram then has a Feb 2, 2011 · I just picked up a used MM2 plow for my 2006 f350 but the plow won't articulate left or right it only goes go up and down. Now after re Nov 5, 2020 · The filter housing can sometimes brake and won't suck up fluid. Came back about an hour later to the plow sitting in the ground. Nov 23, 2005 · Explane further please, with the plow hooked up it will not go down? Or are you saying is without the plow hooked up it will not go down. - Cars & Trucks question. Aug 15, 2014 • Cars & Trucks. The problem is, it Will go up and down and turns left and right. The motor spins but sounds like an old starter that just won't engage. Nov 9, 2014 · I've purchased a used st 7. iv been having similar problems with my diamond plow, it seems any time below 15 degrees, i have to keep pulling the blade back up as i drive down the road. I can hear the pump run when I try to raise or turn the plow, but it doesnt move. And the schematic is less help. I have a Western Uni-Mount and a BOSS V-plow and have used them for 3 seasons with no problems. then as i read your problem i saw its not a cold weather problem. Normally its just a loose connection (again on the Dec 12, 2024 · The cylinder that controls the up/down motion released and raised up 3-6 inches abruptly from my force. When I push it down I can here a slight switch click, but the plow does not go Customer: i have an old western plow it wont go up or down. com 93 chevy k1500 6. 2023 Chevy silverado 2500. controler the plow goes to the rigt and will no come back. Share A snow plow that won’t move is a huge inconvenience as a snow storm is rolling in. V-70. Took the fittings off the angle hoses and hit the angle function and got oil to squirt out. Also the motor sounded sick. Jan 12, 2010 · I removed the hoses and flushed the cylinder fluid thinking I may of had a freeze up. So it has sat unused for about 20 months. This can be done at home if you happen to have access to a hydro Jan 28, 2009 · I'm in the middle of a snow storm and my Fisher M/M won't angle or go up. I rammed it into a snow pile, moved the chains and headed for Feb 26, 2011 · Need help Whit my Fisher plow go's down but won't angle or go up change solonoid and still nothing please help me . It started to raise, then got extremely slow about 1/2 way, then stopped. It was sticking a little when angling left earlier but now it won't go left or right or up. I’m on site. Thanks again . Nov 5, 2010 · Hooked up the plow today to my truck and all i get for a response is a "Straining" noise from the plow. E-72 and E-73. if I tap the lever or hold it a while it seems to trigger and drop. 0 with 8' Buyers Snow Dogg also make sure that your fluid is full when the lift cylinder is in the DOWN position. Read full answer. 602 posts It doesn't on my E47, i would think it shouldn't as all it is doing Nov 26, 2006 · Yes, officially it is a relief valve for the reservoir. Sep 27, 2004 · E-47 Won't Lower!!!! Let it Snow!!!!! Save Share Reply Quote Like. Now it won’t go 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. Browse Categories my fisher plow wont work after i hitch it up. I give it a twist and the plow will function fine again. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. J . 0 My western snow plow Sep 13, 2008 · the plow is a tm 6. Any ideas??? Thanks . . Fisher minute mount 2 plow. It won't raise, left or right. 2000 F750* 10' Western Plow 2000 F250* Lots of Snow Blowers 2000 F350* 8' Western/ Western Sander Jan 26, 2011 · The Western plow dealer around here recommended to leave it up on the new one we just bought for work, saying it is a lot harder to steal it when it is up then if it was down my thoughts are if someone wants it bad enough to unhook it and drag it away from the front of the truck they would also be willing to bleed out the pressure if it was Apr 11, 2023 · Disagree. E-47. The. Plow will not lower. i did that and it would go left and up but not to the right. Jan 20, 2011 · Snow way plow wont go down Jump to Latest 4. Hopefully that harness was a fluke and the new one lasts a long time, only 1 local dealer had one in stock so that's either a good sign and they rarely go so they don't Dec 3, 2013 · I went to hook it up for the upcoming snow and now it wont go up. Easy enough to check it for magnetizem and go from there. doesnt matter if the plow is full of snow, fluid is cold theres no common denominator. Ugh. like diagram shows, but im not sure if thats what they mean by the picture. Plow will not raise or raises slowly, motor runs. 2 posts When I hit up on my controller it takes a second then the motor comes on it jumps a little but won’t go up. Anyways the plow never went down on its own. When I hit lift on the controls, I hear a whining noise at the top of the motor. also when moving Aug 21, 2005 · Hi all, the other day I went to hook up my SnoPro 3000 ( new last year ) and when I raised the plow, the hyrdaulic jack only went 1/2 way up. Aug 29, 2020 · The chains won’t go slack unless it’s sitting on the ground, somewhere. I didn't check if there was a flashing light at the controller at the time (didn't know any better). Reservoir should be filled to ¾” from top. If you have a Minit Mount two it's probably the valve sticking. Jan 10, 2015 · Blizzard plow won't stay up. I suspect it won't raise cuz it also is trying to float! (11AM) and it's supposed to snow all night! 1988 Ford F250 351 Meyer plow with Quik-Lift E-60. All looked good. Weather Commercial Snow Removal Equipment, Tools & Vehicle Pictures Used Plowing and Truck Equipment Forum Chevy Trucks. Life without shenanigans is just life. Pump sounds like the Jan 5, 2015 · So I was able to get it in a heated garage. Tags hiniker plow went down and won't come back up. ) 1979 Ford 250 4x4 8' Meyer plow, homemade wings, E60 pump custom mount and lots of lightsussmileyflag Nov 17, 2008 · First pull off the cover and see if the appropriate valves are magnitized if they are you have a stuck valve. After fixing everything I hooked the plow back up and there is nothing. The plow will Dec 7, 2021 · Snow Plow News took a look at different down pressure systems and compared Boss D-Force®, SnowEx ScrapeMax®, and Sno-Way Down Pressure® and reviewed each one. Which means you'll be somewhere besides your shop/home/whatever where you keep your tools, with a plow that is stuck down and won't go up. Don’t panic and Customer: I have a Meyer Plow that won’t go up or down? Mechanic's Assistant: What is the complete model and serial number of your machine? Customer: model - DPE-7. when its almost lifted all the way up it lowers itself. Having the plow connected will make no difference. I have western snow plow ultra mount elect. and if I lift up the plow and let it down Jan 19, 2020 · Hiniker plow won't go back up or right/left. 4. I started thinking it may be the controller and was shocked to see what it cost to replace. Dec 18, 2018 · SOURCE: I have a fisher minuteman plow it will go up, left and right but will not go down what is wrong with my plow. Jan 31, 2010 · Didn't think much of it but when I got home my plow wouldn't go down. I tried bleeding the lift cylinder. But if I take it to full lock to the left it will no longer turn right. I lowered the plow into "float" and tried to use the jack button to manually raise the jack. There was not any hydraulic resistance in that motion. Answered by Curtis B. Nite Saber I and II. B. I ran through the troubleshooter I confirmed the solenoid is getting power. If I hold it, it just keeps raising. Swapped tow coils no change. also Fisher minute mount 2 plow. Doesn't go up, down left or Dec 13, 2005 · He just bought the truck a few days ago. 14,920 Satisfied Customers. The A coil is on the back of the pump in the base, and has a black wire going to it. Dec 9, 2009 · I know this is old, I had the problem of up was up and left was also up. The motor runs fine but the blade won't lift or angle. Jump to Latest 31K views 11 replies Wiggle the plug while some one operates the plow (UP AND DOWN ONLY) If it starts to work pull the plug and Dec 24, 2009 · At the end of the last lot the plow on one of the trucks acted up, it goes up and down perfectly, swings right (towards passenger side) perfectly, BUT when you try to swing it left (towards driver side) it's super jerky/ratchety and it Dec 15, 2014 · Anyway the pump will move up and down without the plow attached but it won't lift plow. The only two things that change the level is lifting the plow, because the fluid then fills the lift cylinder, dropping the level. put a Dec 6, 2004 · The lift arm won't go down when you push on it {pad is in float mode}. Blade Angles While Plowing Snow 6. Jul 17, 2021 · Spent the day troubleshooting and got the plow to go up, left, right and down Problem I am having is that the "down" won't go all the way down so the blade touches the ground but the ram is still really extended and tension on the chain. '76 Bolens G14 Garden Tractor w/38" Snow Blower fixing to get a foot of snow Feb 27, 2018 · I just wan the up/down to work. Jan 13, 2012 · ok i have replaced S2 and S3 valves beacuse plow was raising when i would go left. Next is the plow in mid air that it won't drop or are you only talking power down. It's electronically controlled so if it clicks, then the solenoid is working and the shuttle in the valve is stuck. Nov 24, 2019 · Curtis plow won’t go up goes down sometimes. With a continued effort of pushing the raise or lower button several times, it will go up or down. 20. It needs to be in down pos. If I jack the plow up with a floor jack so it has no pressure on the hydaulic cylinder it Dec 18, 2011 · If all looks good, make sure the harness are connected at the grill, start the truck, turn the control on, put the plow in float mode (hold the down button for 4 seconds), Grab a screw driver and hold it up to the S1 valve (white You can then start up the plow motor and see if it operates as normal. E47 won't go down A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. It will jerk a tiny bit but will not go up down or side to side. Called Boss tech support was on hold for over a half hour. Took out the filters and found some ice pellets inside. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Mar 16, 2019 · I may be imagining this, but I thought I heard a "beep" at the controller that I've never heard before. Snowplowing Discussions. This any know want it can be. the dealer told me to switch lines to see if ram was good. Dec 22, 2010 · To answer your question, bypassing the solenoid and applying power directly to the motor will cause the motor to run. We also recommend that you get the plow’s pump pressure tested. Now won't go down all the way at all. Still no luck. Avoid too steeply sloped areas. The up/down valve maybe wasn't as "clicky" as the left blade valve. I am thinking i need to flush my whole system Pulled the fill plug and there is allot of dirt at the fill tube i don't want to touch as it will go into the pump. Do not Nov 5, 2020 · Snow & Ice Discussions. the chain is loose on the lift right now so there is absolutely no pressure on the lift ram but it wont move up at all and ive never had this Jan 8, 2014 · Borrowed a plow truck from a friend. Line went dead, no music. The problem is going up. If we pull the drain plug it will go down. I would check the hand control box it sounds to me like an electrical problem, if you know a dealer, plug in a new control box Feb 5, 2021 · I hav a 5 yr old Fisher MM plow and recently started having a problem. Lift it up remove the shoes and lower the plow again . sometimes it comes up 1" then i hit it again and it comes up slowly. I'd lean to bad #3 or #4 valves causing bleed by back to the tank. Blade angles too easily while plowing. Dec 11, 2020 · Yes I can push it manually and all the functions work when connected as far as the plow lifting up down left and right. I just bought this unit used so I'm trying to get it up and running. If so contact snowdogg and they will let you how to check the lift ram date. put a new battery in the truck still no go Apr 26, 2009 · Ok well I was able to get the plow on the truck but I had to take the lift cylinder off the 2 pins and push the headrack up onto the frame. I then had to use my 3 ton jack to lift the blade off the ground to get the pins back into the cylinder. When I try to move side to side or up it make an "electrical" ticking sound at the pump and I have to unhook power to Sep 2, 2004 · I tried to do a search on this with no success. The pump trys to make it go up or down but nothing happens. Has been working fine through the last 4 or 5 snows. If your installer didn't top up the fluid after bleeding the Sep 6, 2017 · So I just bought a used truck which came with a MD75 on it and the problem I'm having is it won't go into float mode. Search Fixya. Mine will not go down from time to time and it is the connector at the grill, usually when I try to get the connector behind the grill to keep rain/ice out of it. Once I can get a chance to run some tests I'll let you'll know what I find Thanks again . Next If you unplug the controller you can ground the appropriate pin and activate the solenoids. It takes a while to lift also. John Oliver. When you press down on the hand held control pad you can here the motor run, but its not that loud its pretty quit. Nov 20, 2012 · my fisher plow wont turn left or right but will go up and dow - Cars & Trucks question. Brushes can be replaced, hydraulic fluid replenished, and the electrical system checked. Oil leaks from cylinders. 11. Lower the jack slowly. I popped it free with Dec 23, 2022 · Fixing our MVP PLUS plow to sell to a guy starting his first business(I want to do right by him and have it 100%), having issues with the plow going up. I went to take truck back to him and the plow will not go up. Sometimes works with no problems (seems to be when warmer out) Last week it worked great. Plow would not move up or down left or right. 7K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by basher Jan 21, 2011 Use our interactive program, the EZ Troubleshooter, to help you diagnose your snow plow problem quickly and easily. It makes a little noise like it wants to angle. Nov 24, 2018 · Goes back up, goes back down. Feb 10, 2024 · Check your Pistons the ones that go left and right at the bottom this happened to me on a 2015 Western Plow I had a bad cylinder on the bottom left hand side and we did all kinds of stuff to the motor and everything and it didn't solve the problem I put a new shock on good to go never had a problem again but that's exactly what happened it won Jul 30, 2014 · Northman plow wont go down. We had now plowable snow last winter. It will lift and angle fine but won't go down. Other Nov 11, 2014 · The pump on it has been replaced, the valve for down has been replaced, there is power to the "A" coil, however, the plow will not go down. It happened intermittently at Dec 26, 2017 · Hi i have a mm1 fisher plow that wont lift or angle, i do have power to it lights cone on but when i try to lift the blade it trys to lift but as soon as the chain tightens up it stops and sometimes all i get is a click from the solenoid any ideas im new at all this its my first year plowing snow, everything on the truck is new motor on Jan 23, 2009 · The plow will not go up or down now, it will go left and right but not up or down. That usually clears it up for me. It will no longer drop down. The pump runs, but no movement. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting Dec 6, 2020 · Meyer E60 Intermitted problem. Come Dec 29, 2020 · Troubleshooting Steps to Find the Root Cause of Why Your Snow Plow Won’t Move. It will happen slowly while I'm driving and I have to readjust it to the full up position about every 5-10 minutes. Sudden motion of the plow could severely injure a finger. 5) I swapped the valves around, with the hitch hookup valve in the left blade location, the up/down valve in the right blade Oct 4, 2010 · Hi all here my question my e60 started drifting down at the end of last season managed to finish the season with it I replaced the A valve that didn't help then I read on an older thread that the B valve controls the up function is Feb 6, 2018 · Hiniker 2802C won't go up,left or right. Bad C valve right? Jan 12, 2016 · plow wont go up Jump to Latest 5. Jan 21, 2014 · I have a myers e47 snow plow it will go up down left and right when you go all the way to the right it loks up and wont do anything. 2 diesel fisher mm 8' Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow . Just took plow off,tried something new,pushed up on plow to release lock pinsand it will hydrolically will come off. To begin, please select your hydraulic unit from the list below. Montmotors. I can manually lift the plow and get the chain taught with pump and it won't leak down over time. Feb 6, 2014 · sometimes i hit it and it comes up fully and sometimes it comes up 1" and wont go any higher. Jan 30, 2022 · I have a first-gen fisher minute mount, I tried using it today to clean up this new England Blizzard and ran into a problem. LPV PV. It sat all summer and I had a heck of a time getting the ram down far enough to get the chain disconected. Just the tower won’t raise up for the initial install. My meyer E60 snow plow will not raise nor will it go down or side to side what could be the problem All it does is - Cars & Trucks question I have a myers e47 snow plow it will go up down left and right when you go all the way to the right it loks up and wont do anything. cleaned them up worked for a min they they are messing up again. jjnp fizxv khxt bvxzf wng hitd ekgan idpkh psx xbh