Troubleshooting Guide - Boss Snowplow MSC08042C Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Glossary of Problems:
1. Pump motor does not run.
2. Pump continues to run with switch in neutral.
3. Pump will not lower.
4. Plow will not raise or raises slowly, motor
runs.
5. While trying to raise the plow, blades extend
and wings will not retract.
6. Wings drift back when extended.
7. Plow lowers too fast.
8. Wing(s) will not extend, but motor runs.
9. Wing(s) will extend, but will not retract or
retract slowly.
10. Wing(s) retract too easily while plowing.
11. Oil leaks from cylinders.
12. Battery goes dead with all switches in
neutral.
13. Plow lights are dim, will not come on or
flicker.
14. Turn signals flash at a rapid rate.
15. High beam indicator light not functioning
properly.
16. Blade digs into the ground in the V position.
17. Blade does not lay flat against the ground in
the scoop position.
18. Blade trips too easily.
19. Plow does not clean-up snow from low areas.
20. Oil runs out of fill cap of hydraulic pump.
21. Pump chatters when raising the plow or
extending wings.
22. SmartHitch2™ will not attach plow.
23. Plow lights and truck lights are on at the
same time.
24. Plow and truck High and Low beam lights are
on at the same time.
25. Plow High beam and Low beam are on at the
same time.
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