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- Page 1 Form No. MSC13768 Rev B Owner's Manual Straight-Blade Plow for ATV or UTV *MSC13768* B Register at www.bossplow.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. BOSS Products limited consumer warranty and BOSS Products commercial warranty policies are located at www.BOSSPlow.com. Patents pending. Introduction g261535 Figure 2 Note: This manual is used for the assembly of all...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Safety ............... 3 Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner Preparation............3 can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, Operation............4 comply with these safety instructions and always pay Safety and Instructional Decals ......5 attention to the safety-alert symbol , which means: Setup ................ -
Page 4: Operation
Operation • When transporting the vehicle, position the plow so as not to block your vision. • Do not change the blade position when traveling. • When operating a UTV mounted plow: – Do not exceed 38 km/h (24 mph) when transporting the plow. -
Page 5: 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. decalmsc13637 MSC13637 1. Warning—read the Owner’s Manual. 6. Warning—do not block driver visibility with the plow. 2. - Page 6 decalmsc13658-1 MSC13658–1 1. Read the Owner’s 3. Read the Owner’s Manual for information Manual for information on removing the plow. on attaching the plow. 2. Coupler spring 4. Coupler spring pin—lock pin—unlock decalmsc13638 MSC13638 1. Important—read the 3. Fill the hydraulic fluid to Owner’s Manual.
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Page 7: Setup
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Push Frame and Coupler Tower Center the 2 blade mounting brackets on the plow blade and loosely secure them using 2 hex-head bolts and 2 self-locking nuts as shown Figure Note: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. -
Page 8: Installing The Blade Guides
Installing the Blade Guides Attach the blade guides to the plow blade using 4 bolts (5/16 inch) and 4 self-locking nuts (Figure g261539 Figure 6 1. Trip spring 3. Self-locking nut 2. Eye bolt 4. Washer Hook the other ends of the trip springs to 2 eyebolts (Figure Insert the threaded end of the eyebolts through... -
Page 9: Mounting The Plow Controller
Mounting the Plow Mounting the UTV Controller Controller Note: Mount the controller in the cab in a dry area where it does not interfere with vehicle operation or visibility. DANGER Important: Do not install the swivel mount when The controller could cause serious injury if temperatures are below 16°C (60°F). -
Page 10: Installing The Wire Harness
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. DANGER Vehicle batteries can cause dangerous electrical shocks that could lead to severe... -
Page 11: Adjusting The Kickstand
Adjusting the Kickstand Plug the plow controller into the plow controller connector. Note: The vehicle undercarriage must be installed Locate a keyed 12 V+ ignition source on before beginning this procedure. the vehicle wire harness and identify the corresponding connector in your loose parts. Lower the kickstand;... -
Page 12: Product Overview
SmartTouch2 Controller (for the Product Overview UTV) Controls The SmartTouch2 controller operates the movement of the snowplow. Become familiar with all the controls before you operate the plow. Couplers The couplers secure the plow to the vehicle push beam. Turn the levers toward the coupler tower to turn on the spring pins. -
Page 13: Specifications
Kickstand Specifications Pull the kickstand handle and rotate to raise or lower Note: Specifications and design are subject to the kickstand. change without notice. Blade width 122 cm (4 ft 152 cm (5 ft Poly Straight) Poly Straight) Blade height 56 cm (22 56 cm (22 inches) -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Remove the electrical-plug dust-covers and connect the plow wire harness to the vehicle wire harness (Figure 19). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Activate the F feature on your plow LOAT machine from the normal operating position. controller. -
Page 15: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level
Checking the Hydraulic While putting upward pressure on the coupler handle, turn the levers on the couplers to the Fluid Level position (Figure 23). With the plow mounted to the vehicle, lower the plow to the ground and ensure that it is in the straight position. -
Page 16: Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Adding Hydraulic Fluid Operating Tips • Ensure that the lift cylinder is completely Become familiar with the are you are plowing; collapsed. hidden obstructions such as curbs and pipes can damage your plow or machine. Important: Do not manually pull the tower •... -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance WARNING Failing to properly maintain the machine could result in premature failure of machine systems, causing possible harm to you or bystanders. Keep the machine well maintained and in good working order as indicated in these instructions. CAUTION If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. -
Page 18: Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses
Checking the Hydraulic Storage Lines and Hoses Storing the Plow Service Interval: Before each use or daily Grease any exposed chrome or nitro bar on the lift cylinders. WARNING Drive the snowplow to your storage location Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can and remove the plow;... -
Page 19: 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 20 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 21 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Fluid is running out of the fill cap of the 1. The terrain is too steep. 1. Avoid steeply sloped areas. hydraulic pump. 2. The pump reservoir is overfilled. 2. The hydraulic fluid level should be within 2 cm (3/4 inch) of the top of the reservoir.
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Page 22: Schematics
Schematics g038586 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0) - Page 23 g038585 Vehicle Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
- Page 24 g038587 Wire Color Function Black 12V+ to Control Black/Red 12V+ from key-on power source Brown Ground Green Blade Left Blue Blade Left Red/Black Blade Right Blade Right Orange Lower White Raise White/Black Motor Start Solenoid Black/Yellow Auxiliary Headlight Ground Hydraulic Manifold (Rev. 0)
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