Snowplowing Preparations - Boss Snowplow MSC08042C Owner's Manual

Power-V Snowplowing Preparations
1. Before operating or servicing your BOSS Snowplow, you should become thoroughly familiar with the
owner's manual.
2. You should carry the following safety equipment for emergencies: a fire extinguisher, tool kit, tow strap,
flashlight, flares, first aid kit, fuses for your vehicle, jumper cables, an ice scraper, lock deicer, extra
washer fluid, a shovel, and a bag of sand or salt. Also, make sure you have warm clothes that include
insulated boots, insulated underwear, a warm jacket, hat, gloves, and sunglasses.
Note: In case of an emergency, it is always a good idea to carry a cellular phone or two-way radio with
you when plowing.
3. You should also carry a snowplow emergency parts kit that includes extra hydraulic fluid, hydraulic
hoses, a pump solenoid, extra cutting-edge bolts, and a trip spring.
4. You should check your vehicle's tire pressure; engine belts for cracks and tightness; hoses for leaks;
and vehicle fluid levels including the engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, battery, radiator coolant,
and windshield washer fluid. Examine the battery terminals for corrosion, and make sure the
connections are tight. Make sure the vehicle windshield wipers and defrosters are in good shape and
working properly. Check the vehicle headlights, brake lights, and turn signals to be sure they are in
good working order, and make sure your strobe light is working if you have one. Also, look under the
vehicle for obvious signs of leaking fluid.
Note: You should never run out of fuel, so make sure your fuel tank is full before going out to plow.
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