Boss Snowplow RT3 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
RT3 UTV Straight-Blade Plow
Register at www.bossplow.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. MSC12842 Rev B
*MSC12842* B

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  • Page 1 Form No. MSC12842 Rev B Owner's Manual RT3 UTV Straight-Blade Plow *MSC12842* B Register at www.bossplow.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Always follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations relating to snowplow Safety ............... 2 installation. For recommended vehicle models, Preparation............2 refer to the BOSS Snowplow Application Chart Operation............2 and Selection Guide. Safety and Instructional Decals ......3 Setup ................ 6 •...
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    • Always wear your seat belt and other protective ballast as necessary. It may also limit the payload equipment while operating the plow. capacity of the vehicle. • • Ensure that you do not exceed the front The sport duty UTV straight-blade plow is for gross-axle-weight rating (FGAWR), rear personal, non-commercial use only.
  • Page 4 decalmsc13784 MSC13784 1. Read the Owner’s 4. Read the Owner’s Manual for information Manual for information on attaching the plow. on removing the plow. 2. Coupler spring pin—lock 5. Coupler spring pin—unlock 3. Coupler spring pin—lock 6. Coupler spring pin—unlock decalmsc12453 MSC12453 1.
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  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Push Frame and Coupler Attach the front of the push-frame assembly to the plow blade using 2 bolts (5/8 inch) and self-locking nuts (Figure 1).
  • Page 7: Installing The Hydraulic Hoses

    Secure the rod end of the lift cylinder to the push-frame assembly using a clevis pin and hairpin cotter (Figure g320665 Figure 6 1. 90° fitting 3. 39 cm (15-1/2 inch) hose 2. 76 cm (30 inch) hose Install the 39 cm (15-1/2 inch) hydraulic hose to the middle fitting on the hydraulic shelf and the g320666 previously installed 90°...
  • Page 8: Installing The Blade Guides And Filling The Hydraulic Reservoir

    Installing the Blade Guides and Filling the Hydraulic Reservoir Attach the blade guides to the plow blade using 2 bolts (5/16 inch), 2 self-tapping bolts, and 2 self-locking nuts (Figure g320664 Figure 8 g037973 Figure 7 1. Self-locking nut 3. Bolt (5/16 inch) Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS 2.
  • Page 9 Note: Some vehicles require a battery cable extension kit. Contact your Authorized BOSS Dealer for more information. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Plow Controller

    g032929 Figure 13 1. Black power/ground cable 3. Red fused wire 2. Brown wire 4. Battery cable g037975 Connect the brown wire to the negative (-) Figure 11 battery terminal (Figure 13). 1. Bolt 4. Control harness mounting Connect the free end of the battery cable to the bracket positive (+) battery terminal (Figure...
  • Page 11: Mounting The Snowplow

    g032942 Figure 14 1. Swivel mount 2. Mounting tab Remove the backing from 1 side of the adhesive and apply it to the back of the swivel mount. Remove the remaining backing from the swivel-mount adhesive and press the swivel mount to the clean area of the dashboard for 30 seconds.
  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview g320660 Figure 15 1. Blade guide 4. Couplers 2. SmartHitch2 switch 5. Hydraulic fluid fill elbow 3. Kickstand 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 13: Operation

    Operation Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Mounting the Snowplow Note: The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. Activate the F feature on your plow LOAT controller. g032938 Line up the vehicle with the snowplow and Figure 17 drive forward until the lower pin contacts the push-beam pin receiver...
  • Page 14: Removing The Snowplow

    Pull the kickstand spring-pin outward and raise the kickstand, then release the spring pin to secure it (Figure 20). Removing the Snowplow Note: The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. Switch the headlight toggle switch to the T RUCK position.
  • Page 15: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level

    Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level With the plow mounted to the vehicle, lower the plow to the ground and ensure that it is in the straight position. Clean the area around the fill cap (Figure 24). g320661 Figure 22 1. Coupler tower 3.
  • Page 16 Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS high-performance hydraulic fluid to the bottom of the fill elbow (Figure 25). Note: The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L (2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid. g032935 Figure 25 Install the previously removed fill cap. Start the vehicle and operate the plow in its full range of movement.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Draining the Hydraulic Fluid Before each use or daily Yearly g320663 If the oil becomes contaminated, contact your Figure 27 authorized BOSS dealer to have the system flushed. 1.
  • Page 18: Storage

    Storage Check the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical Storing the Plow deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating. Grease any exposed chrome or nitro bar on the plow-angle lift cylinders.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The pump motor does not run. 1. Check that the power/ground cables 1. Connect the cables if they are not and control cables are connected connected. properly. 2. Check for voltage at the pump motor 2.
  • Page 20 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 21 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Fluid is running out of the fill cap of the 1. Power the light tower down. Do not 1. Disconnect the plow and adjust the hydraulic pump. pull the tower down. hydraulic-fluid level. 2. The terrain is too steep. 2.
  • Page 22: Schematics

    Schematics g038232 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 23 g038233 Truck Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 24 g037888 Function Wire Color Green Blade left Blade right White Lift Lower Orange Red/Black Blade right Blue Blade left Black SmartHitch2 Brown Ground Hydraulic Manifold (Rev. 0)

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