Headlight Aiming Procedure - Boss Snowplow MSC08042C Owner's Manual

RT3 Headlight Aiming Procedure
Headlight Aiming
Procedure
NOTICE
The installer of these snowplow lights must
certify that installation conforms to
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet in
front of a matte-white screen, such as a
garage door. The screen should be
perpendicular to both the ground and the
vehicle.
2. The vehicle should be equipped for normal
operation. The snowplow blade should be in
place and in the raised position.
3. Next are some points listed by the Society of
Automotive engineers (SAE) pertinent to
headlight aiming. These points can be found
in publication #SAEJ5991D.
Preparation for Headlight Aim or Inspection
Before checking beam aim, the inspector shall:
 Remove ice or mud from under fenders.
 See that no tire is noticeably deflated.
 Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves.
 See that there is no load in the vehicle other
than the driver.
 Check functioning of any "level-ride" controls.
 Clean lenses and aiming pads.
 Check for bulb burnout, broken mechanical
aiming pads, and proper beam switching.
 Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle
sideways.
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