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Boss Snowplow MSC12060 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Plow Box
2010 and After UTV RT3 Power-V Plow Blade
Part No. MSC12060—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Register at www.bossplow.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. MSC13021 Rev B
*MSC13021* B

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  • Page 1 Form No. MSC13021 Rev B Owner's Manual Plow Box 2010 and After UTV RT3 Power-V Plow Blade Part No. MSC12060—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *MSC13021* B 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

    Operation Safety • When transporting the vehicle, position the plow Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner so as not to block your vision. can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, • Do not change the blade position when traveling. comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which means:...

  • 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. decalmsc04603-5 MSC04603-5 1. Read the Owner’s 4. Read the Owner’s Manual for information Manual for information on removing the plow.
  • Page 5 decalmsc12453 MSC12453 1. Warning—read the Owner’s Manual. 6. Warning—do not block driver visibility with the plow. 2. Warning—all operators should be trained before operating 7. Crushing hazard—do not stand between the plow and vehicle the machine. during maintenance. 3. Warning—wear your seatbelt and helmet while operating 8.

  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Coupler Assembly Lay the left and right blades face down so that the hinge bushings align and the blade edges are even. Position the coupler assembly on top of both blades so that all the bushings align and the center section hinge bushing is inserted between the blade hinge bushings.
  • Page 7 Install the springs. g321727 Figure 3 Secure the coupler assembly to the push frame. g321729 Figure 4 Secure the rod end of the lift cylinder to the push-frame assembly using a clevis pin, washer, and hairpin cotter.

  • Page 8: Installing The Hydraulic Hoses

    Installing the Hydraulic Hoses Secure the rod end of the lift cylinder to the push-frame assembly using a clevis pin, washer, and hairpin cotter. g321731 Figure 6 Install the short hydraulic hose to the middle fitting on the hydraulic shelf and the previously installed 90°...

  • Page 9: Installing The Blade Guides And Filling The Hydraulic Reservoir

    Installing the Blade Guides and Filling the Hydraulic Reservoir Attach the blade guides to the plow blade using 2 bolts (5/16 inch) and 2 self-locking nuts (Figure g320664 Figure 9 Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS high-performance hydraulic-fluid until it accepts no more.
  • Page 10 Note: Some vehicles require a battery cable extension kit. Contact your Authorized BOSS Dealer for more information. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Plow Controller

    g321799 Figure 14 5. Vehicle battery 1. Black power/ground cable 2. Brown wire 6. Battery cable 3. Red fused wire 7. Plow wire harness 4. In-line fuse g037975 Figure 12 Connect the brown wire to the negative (-) 1. Bolt 4.

  • Page 12: Installing The Wire Harness

    Clean the location with the provided alcohol DANGER wipe and dry it with a cloth or paper towel. Vehicle batteries can cause dangerous Clean the back of the swivel mount (Figure electrical shocks that could lead to severe with the alcohol wipe and then dry it. burns or death.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Snowplow

    Route the cables along the vehicle frame toward the battery and controller connector and secure them with cable ties. Pull the plow controller connector into the vehicle cab. g321799 Figure 18 1. Black power/ground cable 2. Red power/ground cable g038119 Figure 17 Connect the red power/ground cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Product Overview Controls Become familiar with all the controls before you operate the plow. Couplers The couplers secure the plow to the vehicle push g033007 beam. Turn the levers toward the coupler tower to Figure 20 turn on the spring pins. Turn the levers away from the 1.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Operation • To make the scoop shape with the plow, press the Left Wing Out and Right Wing Out buttons simultaneously until the blades are fully extended. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the • To make the “V” shape with the plow, press the Left machine from the normal operating position.

  • Page 16: Removing The Snowplow

    Removing the Snowplow Note: The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure. Set the parking brake. If your vehicle does not have a parking brake, chock the wheels. Activate the F feature on the plow controller. LOAT g320661 Figure 22 1.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Plow

    Adjusting the Plow Use this procedure to adjust the blades to sit level with the ground. g321677 Figure 26 1. Coupler tower 3. Lower pin 2. Wire harness Disconnect the plow wire harness from the vehicle wire harness and secure the g321722 Figure 27 electrical-plug dust-covers.

  • Page 18: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level

    Checking the Hydraulic Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS high-performance hydraulic fluid to the Fluid Level bottom of the fill elbow (Figure 29). Note: With the plow mounted to the vehicle, lower the The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L (2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid. plow to the ground and ensure that it is in the straight position.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Draining the Hydraulic Fluid Before each use or daily Yearly g322755 Figure 31 If the oil becomes contaminated, contact your authorized BOSS dealer to have the system flushed. 1.

  • Page 20: Storage

    Storage loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating. Storing the Plow Grease any exposed chrome or nitro bar on the lift cylinders. Drive the snowplow to your storage location and remove the plow; refer to Removing the Snowplow (page 16).

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The pump motor does not run. 1. Check that the power/ground cables 1. Connect the cables if they are not and control cables are connected connected. properly. 2. Check for voltage at the pump motor 2.
  • Page 22 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow does not raise or raises slowly. 1. The hydraulic-fluid level is low. 1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level; refer to the Checking the Hydraulic Fluid section. 2. The power/ground cables or the control 2. Connect the cables. cable are not connected.
  • Page 23 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The plow wing(s) do not extend, or they 1. The hydraulic-fluid level is incorrect. 1. Check the hydraulic fluid level and extend slowly. fill if required; refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid. 2. The power/ground cables and/or the 2.
  • Page 24 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The vehicle battery dies when all of the 1. There is a short in the controller wiring. 1. Refer to the wiring diagram. Inspect switches are in the Neutral position. and repair or replace any damaged wiring or the control switch.

  • Page 25: Schematics

    Schematics g038232 Plow Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 26 g321886 Vehicle Side Electrical Schematic (Rev. 0)
  • Page 27 g321884 Wire Color Wire Function Right wing in Green Right wing out White Lift Orange Lower Red/Black Left wing in Blue Left wing out Black SmartHitch2™ (12V) (Optional) White/Black Pump solenoid Brown Ground Black/Yellow Headlight harness (if equipped) Hydraulic Manifold (Rev. 0)

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