An IDOT plow driver happened to be in the reversible lanes when a call came over the radio, about the situation. He slowed traffic, getting in front of the van, to make it stop. The front of the van was damaged. The wrong way driver, has been charged with DUI. Fortunately, the plow driver was able to stop him, before he caused an accident. That same month, in another incident, troopers were able to catch a man who had been going north in the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan, before heading west in the eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower.
The man ended up crashing his car, into a concrete barrier wall. Meantime, that heroic IDOT snow plow driver that stopped the van from causing an accident, will be back at work on the expressways tonight. Clean your battery leads and posts with a wire brush and fill the water cells to your battery's specifications.
Inspect the wiring and reconnect the battery, including the lead for your plow -- first all positive wiring, then the negative ground. Do a relay test to isolate the part of the power system that may need replacement. Disconnect your lift chain and any hoses connected to your motor.
Locate your motor relay near the battery, where the positive lead from your battery attaches to a mechanism to divert power for your plow motor. Connect a jumper wire from the small terminal where the black wire is attached to your relay to the negative terminal of your battery.
Confirm that the negative lead on your relay is properly grounded and see if you get power by turning your ignition on and engaging your plow controller. Turn off the vehicle, then connect the jumper wire to the positive post of the battery and the other end to the small terminal on the relay with the red wire attached. Try operating the control again in raise, left and right modes. Try using the jumper to connect past the large terminals at the top of the relay and attaching directly to the smaller terminals.
If you get power, you may need a new relay. Ensure that all bolts and screws on the motor are tightened. If you're convinced your battery isn't to blame, it may be time for a new plow motor. Verify that your motor is working and not damaged. After you've established that power isn't the problem, ensure that the hydraulic fluid container is full and that the type of fluid you're using aligns with manufacturer's specifications the cap is usually at the base of the motor, where it connects to the bottom hydraulic unit.
Inspect the bottom of the motor mechanism, the hydraulic pump and all tubing for excessive dripping or visible damage. See where any leaks are coming from, and tighten down all bolts -- especially the top mount where the power cable is bolted down.
A leak around a hose connection could mean a blown and easy-to-replace seal -- or the need for a full-blown parts replacement. Consult your parts diagram at your manufacturer's website to order replacement parts. Inspect the snow plow's connection with your front bumper's mount and A-frame, especially if you're experiencing controller issues.
Tighten all bolts and hitch pins in the frame, and confirm that the spring is attached and operational between the front quadrant frame and the back of the blade mechanism.
Remove any snow or ice from the frame that may be impeding the motor's operation. If your motor is still not powered on, replace the hydraulic pump filter and flush the system according to your manufacturer's specifications.
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