Boss LDR Series Installation & Owner's Manual

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LDR Series
BOX PLOW
INSTALLATION & OWNER'S
MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
TIPS ON PLOWING SNOW ...................................................................................................................... 6
BOX PLOW ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 7
BOX PLOW BLADE ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST .............................................................. 8
BOX PLOW MOUNTING & REMOVAL PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 10
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 12
PUTTING PLOW INTO STORAGE ........................................................................................................... 12
TAKING PLOW OUT OF STORAGE ......................................................................................................... 12
RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE ........................................................................................................... 13
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................... 14
BOSS Products / Northern Star Industries, Inc. reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change
construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE ......................13 WARRANTY ............................... 14 BOSS Products / Northern Star Industries, Inc. reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein.
  • Page 2: Safety

    Safety Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures which are outlined further within your owner’s manual.  NEVER get body parts between Plow System and vehicle while servicing or operating.  NEVER position body parts between moving parts of the Plow System while servicing or operating.
  • Page 3 Safety POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating Plow System without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control, accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the Plow System properly in different situations.
  • Page 4 Safety POTENTIAL HAZARD Positioning body parts on or between Plow System while operating or servicing Plow System or the vehicle. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Severe injury or death can occur if a person gets caught between moving parts or falls while vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 5: Introductions

    The BOSS SNOWPLOW has been carefully designed and built for years of carefree performance. To keep your BOSS PLOW in top shape, take a few minutes to study this manual. It will show you how to use and service the BOSS, familiarize you with all of its parts, and give you helpful tips on plowing snow.
  • Page 6: Tips On Plowing Snow

    Tips on Plowing Snow  Know the area you are plowing, hidden obstructions such as curbs, sidewalks, pipes, etc. can cause damage to your plow or vehicle.  Do not let the snow accumulate; always plow with the storm.  Always wear your seatbelt when plowing snow.
  • Page 7: Box Plow Assembly Procedure

    Rotate the brace to line up with the tabs on top of the BOSS LDR 14/16 trip-edge box plow. Part numbers for blade. the BOSS LDR 14/16 trip-edge box plow are listed on the parts diagram in this manual. Insert the HDW16843 ¾”-10x4½” bolt (21) through tabs and brace (5), then tighten the HDW03037 ¾”-10 nylon...
  • Page 8: Box Plow Blade Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    Box Plow Assembly Procedure (POSTER PAGE)
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  • Page 10: Box Plow Mounting & Removal Procedure

    Box Plow Mounting and Removal Procedure Figure 5. Mounting Procedure G10654 1. Approach plow slowly, level bucket and adjust bucket height as necessary. 2. Pull into the plow until the bucket bottoms in the fork pockets. 3. Put vehicle in park and engage parking brake before leaving vehicle.
  • Page 11 Box Plow Mounting and Removal Procedure Figure 7. Proper Chain Placement G10656 4. Loop chain through hole in hitch fork and bucket mounting tab or clevis; then use ratcheting binder to secure loose ends of chain. Do not cross chains as the slip hitch assembly will bind.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Your BOSS PLOW is designed for reliable service with minimal maintenance. To ensure that it gives you the same high performance year after year, please use it properly and observe the following maintenance precautions.  Inspect the following on a regular basis: ...
  • Page 13: Recommended Bolt Torque

    Recommended Bolt Torque GUIDE TO RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY TORQUE Figure 8. Recommended Bolt Torque G10410 NOTE: The torque values listed above are based on dry, coated bolts, variables such as oil, or other lubrications may appreciably alter these values and must be taken into consideration. NOTICE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL FASTENERS BE PROPERLY TORQUED TO ASSURE A SAFE OPERATING PLOW.
  • Page 14 Snowplows mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS SNOWPLOW APPLICATION CHART AND SELECTION GUIDE. BOSS PRODUCTS does not assume liability for damage to your motor vehicle resulting from the attachment or use of a BOSS PRODUCTS snowplow. Vehicle risk is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Labor: What BOSS PRODUCTS will do: If, within the warranty period, the snowplow is found to be defective, BOSS PRODUCTS will repair or replace, at its sole option, the defective parts at no charge to the original purchaser. What you must do for warranty service: To obtain service under this warranty, purchaser must return the defective snowplow to an authorized BOSS PRODUCTS dealer (preferably the one from whom the snowplow was purchased).

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