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- Page 1 Form No. MSC11450 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 XT V-Blade Plow *MSC11450* 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
Safety • When transporting the vehicle, position the plow so as not to block your vision or the plow headlights. • Do not change the blade position when traveling. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential •... -
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. decalmsc06353 MSC06353...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Blade and Push Frame If desired, install optional plow shoes before starting this installation. Lay the left and right blades face down and bring them together so that the hinges interlock and the cutting edges are even (Figure... -
Page 8: Installing The Trip Springs And Hydraulic Cylinders
top locknut, and secure the pushframe to the blade center with them (Figure Note: If the plow will be heavily used, welding the top locknut to the horizontal hinge pin is recommended. Torque the horizontal hinge pin to 153 N∙m (113 ft-lb). -
Page 9: Installing The Coupler Tower
Hook the 2 return springs through the holes on the top of the blade center (Figure g271610 Figure 10 1. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) 4. Flat washer (1 inch) 2. Washer (3/8 inch) 5. Coupler tower 3. Locknut (3/8 inch) 6. -
Page 10: Installing The Light Bar
lower fitting on the lift cylinder (Figure 12). Turn the fitting until it is finger tight, then turn it 2 to 3 more times. Important: Do not overtighten. g032920 Figure 13 1. 39 cm (15-1/2 inch) hose 3. Rear fitting 2. -
Page 11: 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 15). 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 12: Installing The Wire Harness
Note: The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L (2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid. Install the previously removed fill cap. Installing the Wire Harness DANGER Vehicle engines contain moving parts and can become extremely hot, capable of causing severe burns and serious bodily harm. Shut off the engine and allow it sufficient time to cool down before installing this kit. - Page 13 Connect the black plug from the long wire harness to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle wire harness (Figure 19). Repeat steps through on the right vehicle headlight. Connect the pink wire from the long wire harness to the right turn signal wire using a splice connector (Figure 20).
- Page 14 g032929 Figure 23 g032928 Figure 22 1. Black power/ground cable 4. Red fused wire 2. Brown wire 5. Red power/ground cable 1. White/black wire 4. Pump solenoid 3. Red/white fused wire 2. Battery cable 5. Brown wire 3. Red power/ground cable Connect the brown wire to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure...
- Page 15 Mount the relay pack to the inside of the engine Models Wire Placement compartment using a sheet-metal screw (Figure 1999 to 2002 Chevrolet Negative (-) battery terminal 25). and GMC models 1999 to 2002 Dodge models Note: Ensure that the relay pack is mounted 2000 to 2006 Toyota models in the upright position.
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Page 16: Installing The Headlight Adapters
• Switch the plow headlight toggle switch Connect the blue plug from the headlight adapter to the P position. to the blue plug on the long wire harness (Figure 26). • Ensure that the high-beam light indicator on the vehicle is illuminated. Connect the free end of the headlight adapter to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle Only the plow high-beam and low-beam... -
Page 17: Mounting The Plow Controller
Important: Continue the wire harness installation from step Do not install the swivel mount when Installing the Wire Harness (page 12). temperatures are below 16 °C (60 °F). DANGER Mounting the Plow The controller could cause serious injury if Controller contacted during a crash. -
Page 18: Mounting The Snowplow
Mounting the Snowplow Push the SmartHitch2 switch on the side of the coupler tower upward and raise the tower until Note: the coupler spring pins snap in (Figure 32). The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. Activate the F feature on your plow LOAT controller. -
Page 19: Leveling The Plow Blades
g230889 Figure 33 g032940 Figure 35 1. Measure this distance. 2. Fastener 1. Bolt 3. Bumper stop 2. Bumper-stop plate 4. Push frame Leveling the Plow Blades Secure the plate to the bumper stop and push Loosen and carefully remove the 4 lock nuts and frame using the previously removed bolt (Figure 4 washers from the trip-spring eye bolts... - Page 20 g032936 Figure 36 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 36).
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Page 21: Product Overview
Product Overview g230552 Figure 37 1. Hydraulic reservoir fill elbow 3. Hydraulic flow-control valve 5. SmartHitch2 switch 2. Coupler-tower cover 4. Spring pin 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 removal. - Page 22 Joystick Controller – To angle the entire plow blade left, move the right wing out, the left wing in, and push the The joystick controller operates the movement of the joystick left. snowplow. You can rotate the Raise/Lower switch for right or left hand operation by pulling up the joystick SmartTouch2 Controller and rotating it to the desired position.
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Page 23: Specifications
Important: • Use the D-Force feature only To angle the entire plow blade right, press the while back dragging to prevent damage to Right Wing In and Right Wing Out buttons the plow or vehicle. simultaneously until the blades are fully angled. •... -
Page 24: 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 25 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow does not raise or raises slowly. 1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level. 1. The hydraulic-fluid level should be within 2 cm (3/4 inch) of the top of the reservoir when lowered and in the V position.
- Page 26 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The turn signals flash at a rapid rate. 1. The wrong headlight adapters are 1. Replace the headlight adapters with being used. the correct ones. 2. The headlight adapters are not 2. Correctly install the headlight adapters. installed correctly.
- Page 27 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The wing(s) do(es) not extend or extend 1. The hydraulic-fluid level is low. 1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level; refer slowly when the motor runs. to the Checking the Hydraulic Fluid section. 2. The power/ground cables or the control 2.
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Page 28: Schematics
Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0) - Page 29 g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
- Page 30 BOSS SNOWPLOW RT3 V-BLADE WITH SMARTHITCH2 HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TURN & PARK GROUND BROWN RIGHT WING IN PUMP START LEFT WING IN TO MAIN HARNESS GREEN WHITE/BLACK FROM RED/BLK LOWER MAIN HARNESS ORANGE ORANGE JUMPER WIRE SMARTHITCH2 BLACK JUMPER WIRE...
- Page 31 g286022 Ref. Part Number Qty. Description HYD07123 VALVE ASM, RT3, V-BL, W/ SH2, 16 HYD01637 VALVE, LIFT/ANGLE HYD07047 VALVE, SMARTHITCH2 TM ATTACH HYD07048 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL HYD01639 VALVE, RELIEF V-BLADE (2800 PSI) HYD01640 VALVE, CHECK HYD01638 VALVE, COIL HYD07059 COIL NUT HYD07060 COIL NUT (SMART HITCH2 TM VALVE) HYD07108...
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