What kind of fluid goes in a plow pump?

What kind of fluid goes in a plow pump?

ATF
ATF can hold moisture and can cause problems with the valves freezing and or frost build up on the pick-up screen of the pump. We recommend using a snowplow specific fluid like our HINIKER COLD FLOW oil which meets a military spec. of 5606. It’s sold in quarts and gallons.

How do you add hydraulic fluid to a plow?

Fill the hydraulic unit to the fill cap. Run the plow through all functions, making sure to deadhead the plow one second in each direction. This helps push air out of the cylinders. Top the unit off with fluid and replace the fill plug.

What kind of hydraulic fluid does a Boss plow use?

Boss Hydraulic Oil. Boss Part # HYD01704. Specially formulated to maintain its viscosity from normal use to as low as -40°F. High-Performance hydraulic fluid specially formulated to maintain its viscosity from normal use to as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit….Part HYD1704.

Can I use ATF in my Fisher plow?

We don’t recommend ATF for use in our snowplows. ATF can hold moisture and can cause problems with the valves freezing and or frost build up on the pick-up screen of the pump. We recommend using a snowplow specific fluid like our HINIKER COLD FLOW oil which meets a military spec.

Can you use power steering fluid in a plow pump?

Power steering fluid or ATF? ATF will work fine if it’s a Western plow not so if it’s a Meyers.

How much fluid does a Fisher Plow hold?

Most will take 2 quarts to 2 1/2 quarts depending on how much you drain out of the cylinders.

Can I use power steering fluid in my snow plow?

Power steering fluid or ATF? ATF will work fine if it’s a Western plow not so if it’s a Meyers. The hydraulic oil in Wal Mart, K-Mart, Meijer works in either plow. Hydraulic fluids, like most oils get very thick in the cold.

Is there any Fisher Blue plow fluid in Canada?

My dealer doesn’t even have the Fisher blue stuff in stock. They sell their own mix at a massively lower price. It’s essentially just bulk and repackaged ATF . I highly doubt a fisher dealer is repackaging bulk ATF for use on electric pumps in Canada. More likely it is bulk aircraft hydraulic fluid, which is what plow fluid is.

When to use Fisher Hyd fluid ez flow?

FISHER HYD FLUID EZ FLOW 1 GALLON Fisher EZ FLOW high performance hydraulic fluid is recommended for use where low temperatures or rapid changes in temperatures are expected. For operating temperatures as low as -40F. Results in less electrical current draw from the truck battery during cold weather operations.

Is it OK to use ATF in a Fisher plow?

ATF is fine, but you should be purging your entire system of the blue before you use it. I use ATF in all my plows and it works fine. Just don’t mix the two. I used to use ATF for years, never had a problem. I now use the blue stuff.

Which is better ATF or bulk hydraulic fluid?

It’s essentially just bulk and repackaged ATF . I highly doubt a fisher dealer is repackaging bulk ATF for use on electric pumps in Canada. More likely it is bulk aircraft hydraulic fluid, which is what plow fluid is. The performance of atf below 15 or so degrees F is noticeably worse, as it is much thicker.