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Boss Snowplow RT3 HTX Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
RT3 HTX V-Blade Plow
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Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. MSC11458 Rev A
*MSC11458* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. MSC11458 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 HTX V-Blade Plow *MSC11458* A Register at www.bossplow.com. Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This product complies with all relevant European Date directives; for details, please see the separate product Purchased specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Model No. BOSS Products limited consumer warranty and BOSS Products commercial warranty policies are located Serial No. at www.BOSSPlow.com.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety • When transporting the vehicle, position the plow so as not to block your vision or the plow headlights. • Do not change the blade position when traveling. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential •...

  • Page 4: 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. decalmsc01868 MSC01868 1. Warning—read the Owner’s Manual. 6. Crushing hazard—do not stand between the plow and vehicle during maintenance.
  • Page 5 decalmsc04603-5 MSC04603-5 1. Read the Owner’s 4. Read the Owner’s Manual for information Manual for information on removing the plow. on attaching the plow. 2. Coupler spring pin unlock 5. Coupler spring pin lock 3. Coupler spring pin unlock 6. Coupler spring pin lock decalmsc04595 MSC04595 1.
  • Page 6 decalmsc04605 MSC04605 1. Important—read the 3. Lower the coupler tower. Owner’s Manual. 2. Raise the coupler tower.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Push Frame and Angle Cylinders If desired, install optional plow shoes before starting this installation. Lay the left and right blades face down and bring them together to that the hinges interlock and the cutting edges are even (Figure...

  • Page 8: Installing The Trip Springs And Coupler Tower

    Attach the rod end of the angle cylinders to the blades using 2 hex-head bolts (3 inches) and 2 top locknuts (Figure Installing the Trip Springs and Coupler Tower Hook the 2 trip springs through the holes on the top of the push-frame assembly (Figure g038301 Figure 7...

  • Page 9: Installing The Hydraulic Hoses

    Installing the Hydraulic Hoses Install a swivel fitting to the lower port on the lift cylinder (Figure Install the 45 cm (18 inch) hydraulic hose to the middle fitting on the hydraulic shelf and the lower fitting on the lift cylinder (Figure 9).

  • Page 10: Installing The Blade Guides And Filling The Hydraulic Reservoir

    Secure the left headlight to the headlight bracket using 4 bolts (1/4 inch), split lock washers, and flat washers (Figure 12). Important: Do not use thread locking compound on these bolts. Note: Do not tighten the fasteners at this time. Repeat steps for the right headlight bracket and headlight.

  • Page 11: Installing The Wire Harness

    Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS high-performance hydraulic fluid until it accepts no more. Note: The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L (2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid. Install the previously removed fill cap. Installing the Wire Harness DANGER Vehicle engines contain moving parts and can become extremely hot, capable of causing severe burns and serious bodily harm.
  • Page 12 Connect the blue plug from the long wire harness to the back of the left vehicle headlight (Figure 16). Connect the black plug from the long wire harness to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle wire harness (Figure 16). Repeat steps through on the right vehicle...
  • Page 13 g032929 Figure 20 g032928 Figure 19 1. Black power/ground cable 4. Red fused wire 2. Brown wire 5. Red power/ground cable 1. White/black wire 4. Pump solenoid 3. Red/white fused wire 2. Battery cable 5. Brown wire 3. Red power/ground cable Connect the brown wire to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure...
  • Page 14 Mount the relay pack to the inside of the engine Models Wire Placement compartment using a sheet-metal screw (Figure 1999 to 2002 Chevrolet Negative (-) battery terminal 22). and GMC models 1999 to 2002 Dodge models Note: Ensure that the relay pack is mounted 2000 to 2006 Toyota models in the upright position.

  • Page 15: Installing The Headlight Adapters

    • Switch the plow headlight toggle switch Connect the blue plug from the headlight adapter to the P position. to the blue plug on the long wire harness (Figure 23). • Ensure that the high-beam light indicator on the vehicle is illuminated. Connect the free end of the headlight adapter to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle Only the plow high-beam and low-beam...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Plow Controller

    Important: Continue the wire harness installation from step Do not install the swivel mount when Installing the Wire Harness (page 11). temperatures are below 16 °C (60 °F). DANGER Mounting the Plow The controller could cause serious injury if Controller contacted during a crash.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Snowplow

    Mounting the Snowplow Push the SmartHitch2 switch on the side of the coupler tower upward and raise the tower until Note: the coupler spring pins snap in (Figure 29). The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. Activate the F feature on your plow LOAT controller.

  • Page 18: Leveling The Plow Blades

    g230889 Figure 30 1. Measure this distance. 2. Fastener g270775 Figure 32 Leveling the Plow Blades 1. Bumper stop 3. Side fastener 2. Top fastener Park the vehicle on a level surface and lower the plow in the V-position. If the plow is not flush against the ground, proceed to step 2.
  • Page 19 • Remove any ice or mud from under the fenders. • Ensure that all tires are fully and evenly inflated. • Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves. • Check the function of any level ride controls. • Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.

  • Page 20: Product Overview

    Product Overview g270730 Figure 34 1. Hydraulic reservoir fill elbow 4. Spring pin 2. Coupler-tower cover 5. Hydraulic flow-control valve 3. SmartHitch2 switch Controls Spring Pins Become familiar with all the controls before you The spring pins secure the plow to the vehicle operate the plow.
  • Page 21 Joystick Controller – To angle the entire plow blade left, move the right wing out, the left wing in, and push the The joystick controller operates the movement of the joystick left. snowplow. You can rotate the Raise/Lower switch for right or left hand operation by pulling up the joystick SmartTouch2 Controller and rotating it to the desired position.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Important: • Use the D-Force feature only To angle the entire plow blade right, press the while back dragging to prevent damage to Right Wing In and Right Wing Out buttons the plow or vehicle. simultaneously until the blades are fully angled. •...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The turn signals flash at a rapid rate. 1. The wrong headlight adapters are 1. Replace the headlight adapters with being used. the correct ones. 2. The headlight adapters are not 2. Correctly install the headlight adapters. installed correctly.
  • Page 26 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The wing(s) do(es) not extend or extend 1. The hydraulic-fluid level is low. 1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level; refer slowly when the motor runs. to the Checking the Hydraulic Fluid section. 2. The power/ground cables or the control 2.

  • Page 27: Schematics

    Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 28 g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 29 BOSS SNOWPLOW RT3 V-BLADE WITH SMARTHITCH2 HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TURN & PARK GROUND BROWN RIGHT WING IN PUMP START LEFT WING IN TO MAIN HARNESS GREEN WHITE/BLACK FROM RED/BLK LOWER MAIN HARNESS ORANGE ORANGE JUMPER WIRE SMARTHITCH2 BLACK JUMPER WIRE...
  • Page 30 g286022 Ref. Part Number Qty. Description HYD07123 VALVE ASM, RT3, V-BL, W/ SH2, 16 HYD01637 VALVE, LIFT/ANGLE HYD07047 VALVE, SMARTHITCH2 TM ATTACH HYD07048 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL HYD01639 VALVE, RELIEF V-BLADE (2800 PSI) HYD01640 VALVE, CHECK HYD01638 VALVE, COIL HYD07059 COIL NUT HYD07060 COIL NUT (SMART HITCH2 TM VALVE) HYD07108...
  • Page 31 Notes:...

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