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Boss Snowplow RT3 DXT Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
RT3 DXT V-Blade Plow
Register at www.bossplow.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. MSC11454 Rev A
*MSC11454* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. MSC11454 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 DXT V-Blade Plow *MSC11454* 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 frontal perpendicular collision with a parked car or truck of similar size at approximately 45 km/h (28 mph) or more. Careless or high-speed driving Improper use or maintenance by the operator or while plowing snow can deploy the air bag. owner can result in injury.

  • 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. decalmsc06353 MSC06353...

  • Page 7: Installation

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

  • Page 8: Installing The Trip Springs And Hydraulic Cylinders

    Remove the horizontal hinge pin, flat washer, and top locknut from the blade center (Figure g271617 Figure 7 1. Clevis pin (5/8 inch) 3. Lift cylinder 2. Hairpin cotter Hook the spring yoke to the cross rod inside the blade center (Figure g271616 Figure 6...

  • Page 9: Installing The Coupler Tower

    using 2 washers (1/2 inch) and 2 self-locking nuts (Figure 10). Tighten the self-locking nuts until there is a gap of 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) between the return spring coils. Slide a push nut retainer onto each end of the return springs.

  • Page 10: Installing The Hydraulic Hoses

    Installing the Hydraulic Hoses Remove the plug on the upper fitting on the lift cylinder (Figure 13). g271611 Figure 12 1. Lift cylinder 3. Clevis pin (5/8 inch) 2. Hairpin cotter Tighten the top nuts for the 4 trip springs until there is a gap of 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) between the coils (Figure...

  • Page 11: Installing The Light Bar

    Important: Do not get thread-locking compound on the end of the hose as it will contaminate the hydraulic system. Install the O-ring end of the 106 cm (42 inch) hydraulic hose to the port on the right angle cylinder and the other end to the right fitting on the hydraulic shelf (Figure 13).

  • Page 12: Installing The Blade Guides And Filling The Hydraulic Reservoir

    g036655 Figure 16 1. Cable ties 2. Short wire harness Secure the wire harness to the light bar using 3 cable ties as shown in Figure Installing the Blade Guides g212210 and Filling the Hydraulic Figure 18 Reservoir 1. Fill cap 2.
  • Page 13 Note: Apply dielectric grease to all electrical connections. Note: Some vehicles require a turn signal relay kit. Contact your Authorized BOSS Dealer for more information. Note: If your vehicle requires a headlight adapter kit, refer to Installing the Headlight Adapters (page 16).
  • Page 14 g032927 Figure 21 g032928 1. Plow controller 4. Black wires Figure 22 5. Headlight toggle switch 2. Controller connector 1. White/black wire 4. Pump solenoid 3. Black/red wire 2. Battery cable 5. Brown wire 3. Red power/ground cable Connect the 2 black wires to the headlight toggle switch (Figure 21).
  • Page 15 Mount the relay pack to the inside of the engine compartment using a sheet-metal screw (Figure 25). Note: Ensure that the relay pack is mounted in the upright position. g032929 Figure 23 1. Black power/ground cable 4. Red fused wire 2.

  • Page 16: Installing The Headlight Adapters

    • Switch the plow headlight toggle switch Models Wire Placement to the P position. 1999 to 2002 Chevrolet Negative (-) battery terminal • Ensure that the high-beam light indicator and GMC models 1999 to 2002 Dodge models on the vehicle is illuminated. 2000 to 2006 Toyota models Only the plow high-beam and low-beam All other vehicles...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Plow Controller

    Connect the blue plug from the headlight adapter Continue the wire harness installation from step to the blue plug on the long wire harness (Figure Installing the Wire Harness (page 12). 26). Connect the free end of the headlight adapter to Mounting the Plow the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle Controller...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Snowplow

    Mounting the Snowplow Important: Do not install the swivel mount when temperatures are below 16 °C (60 °F). Note: The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. DANGER Activate the F feature on your plow LOAT The controller could cause serious injury if controller.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Pushbeam Height

    Push the SmartHitch2 switch on the side of the coupler tower upward and raise the tower until the coupler spring pins snap in (Figure 32). g230889 Figure 33 1. Measure this distance. 2. Fastener Leveling the Plow Blades g033004 Figure 32 Loosen and carefully remove the 4 lock nuts and 1.

  • Page 20: Aiming The Headlights

    g032940 Figure 35 1. Bolt 3. Bumper stop 2. Bumper-stop plate 4. Push frame g032936 Figure 36 1. Vertical left headlight 5. Brightest points Secure the plate to the bumper stop and push centerline frame using the previously removed bolt (Figure 2.

  • Page 21: Product Overview

    Product Overview g271620 Figure 37 1. SmartHitch2 switch 3. Spring pin 2. D-Force accumulator (optional) 4. Hydraulic tank fill elbow Controls Spring Pins Become familiar with all the controls before you The spring pins secure the plow to the vehicle operate the plow.
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28: Schematics

    Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 29 g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 30 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 31 g286022 Ref. Part Number Qty. Description HYD07123 VALVE ASM, RT3, V-BL, W/ SH2, 16 HYD07124 WALVE ASM, RT3, V-BL, W/SH2 10’, 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...
  • Page 32 g286327 Wire Color Function Green Right Wing In Red/Green Right Wing Out White Raise Orange Lower Red/Black Left Wing In Blue/Green Left Wing Out Blue/White D-Force Black SmartHitch2 White/Black Pump Solenoid Brown Ground D-Force Plow Hydraulic Manifold Wiring (Rev. 0)
  • Page 33 g286326 Ref. Part Number Qty. Description HYD10170 VALVE ASM, RT3, V-BL, D-FORCE, CLEAR HYD01637 VALVE, LIFT / ANGLE HYD07047 VALVE, SMARTHITCH2 TM ATTACH HYD07048 VALVE, FLOW CONTROL HYD01639 VALVE, RELIEF V-BLADE (2800 PSI) HYD10174 VALVE, RELIEF, D-FORCE HYD01640 VALVE, CHECK HYD01638 VALVE, COIL HYD07059...
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