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- Page 1 Form No. STB11478 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 EXT Straight-Blade Plow *STB11478* A Register at www.bossplow.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This product complies with all relevant European Date directives; for details, please see the separate product Purchased specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Model No. BOSS Products limited consumer warranty and BOSS Products commercial warranty policies are located Serial No. at www.BOSSPlow.com. -
Page 3: Safety
Operation Safety • Vehicles equipped with air bags are designed Improper use or maintenance by the operator or so that the air bags activate in a frontal collision owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential equivalent to hitting a solid barrier (such as a wall) for injury, comply with these safety instructions at approximately 22 km/h (14 mph) or more, or a and always pay attention to the safety-alert... -
Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decalmsc01868 MSC01868 1. Warning—read the Owner’s Manual. 6. Crushing hazard—do not stand between the plow and vehicle during maintenance. - Page 5 decalmsc04603-5 MSC04603-5 1. Read the Owner’s 4. Read the Owner’s Manual for information Manual for information on removing the plow. on attaching the plow. 2. Coupler spring pin unlock 5. Coupler spring pin lock 3. Coupler spring pin unlock 6. Coupler spring pin lock decalmsc04605 MSC04605 1.
- Page 6 decalmsc04595 MSC04595 1. Important—read the 2. Fill the hydraulic fluid to Owner’s Manual. the bottom of the fill elbow. decalmsc06354 MSC06354...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Push Frame and Shock Absorber If desired, install optional plow shoes before starting this installation. Attach the front of the push-frame assembly to the plow blade using 3 bolts (3/4 inch) and g036645 Figure 4 self-locking nuts... -
Page 8: Installing The Trip Springs And Coupler Tower
Slot the blade shock-mount onto the center rib of Align the pivot holes of the coupler tower with the plow and secure it using 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 the pivot holes on the push-frame assembly, and inches) and locknuts (Figure secure them as shown in Figure... -
Page 9: Installing The Hydraulic Hoses
Installing the Hydraulic Hoses Refer to Figure 9 when installing the hoses to the hydraulic shelf. g036650 Figure 9 1. C1 to the left push-frame 5. C2 to the right push-frame cylinder cylinder 2. Aux to the upper fitting on 6. - Page 10 g036651 Figure 10 1. 90° fittings 5. Lower hose-clamp 6. Upper hose-clamp 2. 1.8 m (73-1/2 inch) hose 3. 1.5 m (59-1/2 inch) hose 7. Bolt (5/16 x 2-1/2 inches) 4. Nut (5/16 inch) Connect the 1.8 m (73-1/2 inch) hose to the outer fitting on the left wing-cylinder (Figure 10).
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Page 11: Installing The Light Bar
Important: Do not overtighten. Using thread compound, connect the other end of the hose to the upper fitting on the lift cylinder (Figure 11), and turn the fitting until it is finger tight, then turn it another 1-1/2 to 3 turns. Important: Do not overtighten. -
Page 12: Installing The Blade Guides And Filling The Hydraulic Reservoir
Secure the left headlight to the headlight bracket using 4 bolts (1/4 inch), split lock washers, and flat washers (Figure 13). Important: Do not use thread locking compound on these bolts. Note: Do not tighten the fasteners at this time. Repeat steps for the right headlight bracket and headlight. -
Page 13: Installing The Wire Harness
Note: The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L Connect the black plug from the long wire (2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid. harness to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle wire harness (Figure 17). Install the previously removed fill cap. Repeat steps through on the right vehicle... - Page 14 g032928 Figure 20 g038788 Figure 19 1. White/black wire 4. Pump solenoid 1. Plow controller 4. Black wires 2. Battery cable 5. Brown wire 2. Controller connector 5. Headlight toggle switch 3. Red power/ground cable 3. Black/red wire Connect the brown wire from the wire harness Connect the 2 black wires to the headlight toggle to the other small post on the pump solenoid switch...
- Page 15 Mount the relay pack to the inside of the engine compartment using a sheet-metal screw (Figure 23). Note: Ensure that the relay pack is mounted in the upright position. g032929 Figure 21 1. Black power/ground cable 4. Red fused wire 2.
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Page 16: Installing The Headlight Adapters
• Switch the plow headlight toggle switch Models Wire Placement to the P position. 1999 to 2002 Chevrolet Negative (-) battery terminal • Ensure that the high-beam light indicator and GMC models 1999 to 2002 Dodge models on the vehicle is illuminated. 2000 to 2006 Toyota models Only the plow high-beam and low-beam All other vehicles... -
Page 17: Mounting The Plow Controller
Connect the blue plug from the headlight adapter Continue the wire harness installation from step to the blue plug on the long wire harness (Figure Installing the Wire Harness (page 13). 24). Connect the free end of the headlight adapter to Mounting the Plow the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle wire harness... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Pushbeam Height
Remove the remaining backing from the Specifications (page 22) for the recommended controller adhesive and press the mounting tab pushbeam height. Refer to Adjusting the to the controller for 30 seconds. Pushbeam Height (page 18) if the pushbeam is not at the correct height. Let the swivel mount rest unused for 72 hours before sliding the controller into the mounting bracket. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Angle Of Attack
Rotate the cam clockwise to angle the bottom of the blade back. Rotate the cam counterclockwise to angle the bottom of the blade forward. Note: Use a 1/2 inch ratchet to help rotate the cams. Insert the previously removed bolt, and torque it to 76 N∙m (56 ft-lb). - Page 20 g032936 Figure 32 1. Vertical left headlight 5. Brightest points centerline 2. Vehicle centerline 6. Distance between headlight centers 3. Vertical right headlight 7. Distance from ground to centerline headlight centers 4. Horizontal headlight centerline Mark the vertical headlight centerline on the screen (Figure 32).
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Page 21: Product Overview
Product Overview g230573 Figure 33 1. Hydraulic flow-control valve 5. SmartHitch2 switch 2. Hydraulic reservoir fill elbow 6. Coupler-tower cover 3. Cam 7. Spring pin 4. Plow shoe 8. Kickstand Controls Become familiar with all the controls before you operate the plow. SmartHitch2 Switch The SmartHitch2 switch controls the movement of the coupler tower to facilitate plow attachment and... -
Page 22: Specifications
SmartTouch2 Controller • Left button—angles the plow blade to the left • Right button—angles the plow blade to the right The SmartTouch2 controller operates the movement of the snowplow. • Left wing extend button—extends the left plow wing • Right wing extend button—extends the right plow wing •... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The pump motor does not run. 1. The power/ground cables or control 1. Connect the cables. cables are not connected. 2. The pump motor has failed or the 2. Check for voltage at the pump motor pump has seized while the ignition switch is on and the Raise button is pressed on the... - Page 24 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow does not raise or raises slowly. 1. The hydraulic-fluid level is low. 1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level; refer to the Checking the Hydraulic Fluid section. 2. The power/ground cables or the control 2. Connect the cables. cable are not connected.
- Page 25 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow lights are dim, do not come on, 1. The electrical connections are 1. Clean and repair the terminals. or flicker. corroded or damaged.. 2. The wrong headlight adapters are 2. Replace the headlight adapters with being used.
- Page 26 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow wings do not extend or retract. 1. If the status light on the plow module is 1. Check the controller connections. green but not blinking, the controller is Replace the controller if it is broken. not communicating correctly.
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Page 27: Schematics
Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0) - Page 28 g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
- Page 29 g038108 Function Wire Color Green Blade Left Red/Black Blade Right White Lift Orange Lower Communication Blue Module Power Black SmartHitch2 Brown Ground Red/Green Right wing retract Red/White Right wing extend Blue/Green Left wing retract Blue/White Left wing extend Hydraulic Diagram (Rev. 0)
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