Snow Blade for Coleman Outfitter 550?

[Alien10]

I'm thinking of buying a snow blade for my Coleman Outfitter 550 (Hisun with Coleman stickers).

Has anyone purchased a snow blade that can offer the make and model they bought and any comments, pros  cons etc.?

Not 100% sure I'm going to buy, as the selection of blades for this model seems a bit thin on line. 

Thoughts and comments welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

[Ricanuck]

Not sure if this would be an option for your 550: I'm using a 72" KFI plow on my Hisun Sector 750 - works well. Driveway is 350'+ x 12'. One pass down the middle and then one on either side. (photo is UTV with plow at the dealer's - was delivered that way). Note - need to manually adjust plow angle.

[Alien10]

That's a great photo, thanks for posting it.   KFI seems to be one of the few suppliers of plows fitting the Hisun line of UTVs.  Your 750 looks to utilize the same frame/body as my 550.

Now I just have to get over the cost thing.  

 

[H Loc]

On 1/22/2025 at 7:30 PM, Ricanuck said:

Not sure if this would be an option for your 550: I'm using a 72" KFI plow on my Hisun Sector 750 - works well. Driveway is 350'+ x 12'. One pass down the middle and then one on either side. (photo is UTV with plow at the dealer's - was delivered that way). Note - need to manually adjust plow angle.

Got almost the same machine and set up. Bought mine in Peterborough ON.. but the engine and tranny I am not too happy with..

It does the job to plow  but I can't go over 15mph without hearing the engine roar..  tranny is terrible especially hitting LOW

[Alien10]

Welcome to the site H Loc.

Could you elaborate on the engine and tranny issues a little?  Slipping, grinding etc???

[H Loc]

43 minutes ago, Alien10 said:

Welcome to the site H Loc.

Could you elaborate on the engine and tranny issues a little?  Slipping, grinding etc???

when I fire it up the check engine light comes on and idling feels like engines gonna die then check engine light disappears and idles fine.. its extremely loud which apparently is normal

then I press the gas it revs really loud to about 3000rpms and that's when i don't wanna go quicker then 15mph   i really wanted to go faster

the tranny sometimes doesn't engage.. especially when I want to go to LOW..  usually I have to make sure it engages to HIGH first then switch to low..  sometimes the gear is just hard to move..  maybe bc wheels are turned too much   idk..     

but this week I will take some videos  not sure if I can upload them  

[Alien10]

I have  a 550 and the gear shifter is a stiff, often difficult thing to use.  There is a trick to getting it into low without it popping out of gear when you give it gas. 

My "LOW" is all the up on the shift knob.  I saw a Hisun dealer video that said to keep upward pressure on the shifter with your hand as you slowly give it gas to move forward.  There will be an almost imperceptible "click" when it starts to move.   Mine does this 7 or 8 times out of 10 and as long as it does that last tiny click, it won't pop out of gear. I operate on some very steep inclines so I have to be sure the low range IS engaged. 

I think the check engine lamp is also the oil pressure monitor but I could be wrong.   I always wait the few seconds until the check engine lamp goes out to shift into gear and move. 

My 550 does exactly the same on start up.  I found that if you turn the key on, and wait a couple of seconds for the fuel pump to get up to pressure and stop before cranking to start, it usually will not try to die out when it does start, or lessens that.    Sort of guessing that the injector may be slightly starved for fuel while the pump gets up to pressure.  Once there, no problem.

Lastly, these like premium gas.  They will run on 87 octane but prefer higher. Also look to be sure your machine has an in line fuel filter.  Some were shipped without them causing early injector failure.  Those don't like any dirt at all. 

 

[H Loc]

On 1/25/2025 at 3:34 PM, Alien10 said:

I have  a 550 and the gear shifter is a stiff, often difficult thing to use.  There is a trick to getting it into low without it popping out of gear when you give it gas. 

My "LOW" is all the up on the shift knob.  I saw a Hisun dealer video that said to keep upward pressure on the shifter with your hand as you slowly give it gas to move forward.  There will be an almost imperceptible "click" when it starts to move.   Mine does this 7 or 8 times out of 10 and as long as it does that last tiny click, it won't pop out of gear. I operate on some very steep inclines so I have to be sure the low range IS engaged. 

I think the check engine lamp is also the oil pressure monitor but I could be wrong.   I always wait the few seconds until the check engine lamp goes out to shift into gear and move. 

My 550 does exactly the same on start up.  I found that if you turn the key on, and wait a couple of seconds for the fuel pump to get up to pressure and stop before cranking to start, it usually will not try to die out when it does start, or lessens that.    Sort of guessing that the injector may be slightly starved for fuel while the pump gets up to pressure.  Once there, no problem.

Lastly, these like premium gas.  They will run on 87 octane but prefer higher. Also look to be sure your machine has an in line fuel filter.  Some were shipped without them causing early injector failure.  Those don't like any dirt at all. 

 

I appreciate this insight.. Helps a lot.. Now I feel I am not the only one experiencing these symptoms 

How fast have you pushed your machine  over 25mph yet?  I don't dare has the engine revvs so loud  feels like I might blow the engine

[Alien10]

I seldom have a reason to go over 20 to 25 mph but I think it is capable if I wanted to.  I think the 550 tops out around 40 to 45 in high, but I haven't really tried that. Most of my property is on hillsides so I only use low range, it has plenty of speed for the 1/8 mile trip down our dirt road to my barn.  It does get a little loud even at 20-25 mph, but not alarmingly so. Its just the engine revs. It should be smooth.  Can you tell if this is exhaust noise or is it noise from something internal to the engine or trans. Maybe remove the dump bed and have a buddy listen out the back window to see if he can spot where that alarming noise is coming from.  Also note at which RPMs the noise increases more that you'd expect for the given RPMs.  

Do you have any other issues with engine, like hard starting, or backfiring?  Or how about transmission or belt slippage?   Also is it the same loudness when in high range?

Be sure engine and trans mounts are all secure. Check to be sure nothing on the body is touching the engine and maybe magnifying the noise at higher RPMs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Alien10]

Well yesterday I went and ordered a KFI 60" blade and mount for my Hisun 550 with the Coleman Outfitter stickers.   Now that winter is just winding down, maybe I can get one more push out of it if it arrives in the next week.   Thought I'd try to save my JD Garden Tractor for fall leaf clean ups which it is great at.  

 

[Alien10]

The KFI 60" blade, push tube and mounting brackets arrive in good shape last night.  They were the correct parts for the Hisun (Coleman Outfitter) 550 I have.   Installed the mounting bracket to the frame this morning and thought I's share the experience. 

All parts were really heavy duty and powder coated.  Instructions were fairly clear and the photos and drawings were decent, although it wouldn't be difficult to figure the assembly out without the drawings & pics.

First, my front bumper is the type that mounts to the front of the frame cross member and bolts to the front and up through the bottom into threaded holes in the frame.  My KFI/Hisun bumper model, mounting bracket is supposed to fit over the top of that Hisun bumper mount bracket and use the same threaded frame holes. (other Hisuns may use through frame bolts and nuts). 

The biggest issue is that the front bumper is also the winch mount and so is quite heavy once unbolted.  It wants to fall down and hang by the upper bumper support brackets.  OK, so a floor jack used with a light touch came in handy to raise it back into position.  However, Hisun's bumper mounting bracket holes are just barely large enough to let the bolts start in the threaded holes, if it is perfectly positioned!  Now add to that another 3/8" thick KFI bracket and lining up all the holes to start fine threaded bolt is a exercise in frustration!!   Now add to that, the fact that the KFI bracket's square hole is just off about 1/16th of an inch meaning that even in the best position, it wasn't going to allow the bolts to start in their holes.  Down comes the entire project. 

My solution was to use a rat tailed file to enlarge the KFI bracket's square hole by 1/16th" where it needed the extra clearance.  I also had to enlarge the Hisun's bumper bracket holes about the same amount using a drill and dressing it with a file. (Careful, the bit will grab and try to twist your wrist off of your arm).

Note 1: Before refitting the brackets, remove the plastic skid plate/mud deflector right behind the frame's front cross member. AND replace it before mounting KFI bracket using only the two rear bolts.  The front is captured underneath the KFI bracket and can't go anywhere. 

Note2: The washers for the 4 mounting bolts need to be the big ones in the hardware pack to accommodate the square  holes used in this mounting situation. There are 3 possible mounts in the Hisun 550 models, so study the instructions carefully and your Hisun's bumper mounting set up to select the right one. KFI supplies all the parts needed for any of the 3 styles of bumper mounts. 

Note3: Trying to line up and start the bolts in the bottom holes first was a mistake!

Using the floor jack under the winch fairlead, and with a very light touch, and some muscling of the bumper assembly  right to left,  brought the bumper back up to roughly the correct position. So that the front bolt holes and the bumper mount's holes lined up. Test this alignment with one of the bolts to be sure you can start it in its threads before proceeding.   

Then by hand, raised the KFI plate up so it too was aligned with at least one of the front bolt holes. Carefully wiggling the parts so as not to lose their orientation, to get one of the front bolts started and screw it in but leave plenty of wiggle room.  Do the same for the other front bolt leaving both loose but well started in their threads so there is plenty of wiggle to get the bottom two bolts started.  I found once the front two bolts were started, the jack could be removed to allow for better access and position to wiggle the bumper assembly to get the bottom bolts aligned and started.    Once all 4 are threaded in, tighten up everything very securely.   Don't forget the washers and lock washers, all supplied in the kit. 

Next up, is brought the machine from the barn to the house garage where the push tube and blade are awaiting assembly and installation.  Will update when done, meantime a warm up break and some lunch.

Hope this is helpful to someone down the road. 

 

[Alien10]

KFI blade purchase:

Bought the KFI 60" blade, push tube, and the Hisun/Coleman Outfitter mounting brackets from Lion Parts Power Sports in Champaign NY.  They did a good job on the sale and shipment.   Very helpful via email and chat,  and all went as expected.  Delivery was by Fed-X, on time, and in good shape. Came from Sparks Nevada to Michigan.

In case anyone is considering a KFI blade for their Coleman Outfitter 550, here are the Hisun Coleman Outfitter 550 KFI 60" snow plow part numbers as provided by the seller, Lion Parts Power Sports.

 

[Ricanuck]

On 3/1/2025 at 3:04 PM, Alien10 said:

KFI blade purchase:

Bought the KFI 60" blade, push tube, and the Hisun/Coleman Outfitter mounting brackets from Lion Parts Power Sports in Champaign NY.  They did a good job on the sale and shipment.   Very helpful via email and chat,  and all went as expected.  Delivery was by Fed-X, on time, and in good shape. Came from Sparks Nevada to Michigan.

In case anyone is considering a KFI blade for their Coleman Outfitter 550, here are the Hisun Coleman Outfitter 550 KFI 60" snow plow part numbers as provided by the seller, Lion Parts Power Sports.

 

Glad to see that you were able to get a blade for your 550, even with the mounting hassles. Hopefully many years of good service to follow.

[Alien10]

Update:

Got the KFI blade, push tube and the Hisun 550 mounting bracket all mounted up.   One thing I'm struggling with is the fairly low frame bracket position on the Hisun prevents the blade's front edge wear plate from reaching the driveway surface with the skid shoes properly mounted per the instructions and diagrams. The rubber cushions they show as being first on the skid  shoe's post keep the blade edge a 1/2" off the surface. I like to have it just "kiss" the surface as I use it on a long, paved circular driveway.  For out on the dirt road, I can lift it an inch or two off the surface to avoid plowing up gravel.

I may make my own thinner rubber cushions for the skid plates to let the plow down that half inch to meet the surface.   I've set the attack angle forward to help raise the skid plate relationship to the front blade edge but it looks like I'll have to go to the farthest available forward tilt to even out the skid plate to front edge relationship.  

Lastly, with a forward tilt on the blade, the trip spring eye bolts are 2 to 3 inches too short to engage the mounting holes in the top of the blade.   I had to buy 5/16" x 6" eye bolts to replace the 3-1/5" eye bolts in the KFI kit. 

Next project for over the summer might be a 12 volt linear actuator for angling the blade from inside the cab.  Doesn't look like a DIY manual angler is possible.  

Overall, the KFI kit seems like a sturdy, basically serviceable unit.  Of course spring is springing here and not much snow on the prediction horizon now.  Will be ready for November/December when they come. 

[Alien10]

Here is what it looks like: