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Lit. No. 83796 Rev. 00 1 August 1, 2018
PARTS LIST
96917 – PRO PLUS® HD
10' Blade
BLADE STOP KIT
Parts List & Installation Instructions
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
Western Products
PO Box 245038
Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538
www.westernplows.com
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CAUTION
Use standard methods and practices
when attaching snowplow and installing
accessories, including proper personal
protective safety equipment.
CAUTION
Read this document before installing the
blade stop kit.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR, including
blade and ballast. The rating label is found on
the driver-side vehicle door cornerpost.
96917 Blade Stop Kit
Item Part Qty Description Item Part Qty Description
1 1 Blade Stop, Lower ns 96916 1 Bolt Bag – Blade Angle Stop
2 1 Blade Stop, Top
96916 Bolt Bag – Blade Angle Stop
3 8 1/2‑13 x 5‑1/2 Hex Cap Screw G5 5 8 1/2 Flat Washer
4 8 1/2‑13 Hex Locknut GB
ns = not shown G = Grade
96917 BLADE STOP KIT
Lit. No. 83796 Rev. 00 2 August 1, 2018
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Two people are recommended for the
following installation.
Park the vehicle on a smooth, level, hard surface,
such as concrete. Lower the blade to the ground, and
turn the control OFF. Disconnect the snowplow from
the vehicle, or turn the vehicle ignition to the "OFF"
position and remove the key.
1. Place the top blade stop on the top of the A‑frame,
aligning the holes with the A‑frame mounting
plates.
2. Insert four 1/2" x 5‑1/2" cap screws through
the holes in the top blade stop and the A‑frame
mounting plates.
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Western Products reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when
so altered without reference to illustrations or specications used. Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend
optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Western Products oers a limited warranty for all
snowplows and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered (®) or unregistered (™)
trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: PRO PLUS®, UltraMount® 2, WESTERN®.
Printed in U.S.A.
A-Frame
Top
Blade Stop
1/2" x 5-1/2"
Cap Screw
A-Frame
Mounting Plates
3. With the A-frame supported o the ground, place
the lower blade stop beneath the A‑frame and
align the holes with the cap screws previously
inserted in Step 2.
4. Attach the lower blade stop to the A‑frame by
adding four 1/2" washers and 1/2" locknuts to the
cap screws.
5. Insert the remaining four 1/2" x 5‑1/2" cap screws
through the holes in the top blade stop and lower
blade stop.
6. Use a 1/2" washer and a 1/2" locknut to secure
each cap screw.
7. Tighten 1/2" fasteners to 75 ft‑lb.
Lower
Blade Stop
Top
Blade Stop
1/
2" x 5-1/2"
Cap Scre
w
A-Frame
1/2" Washer
1/2" Locknut
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