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Form No. MSC23940 Rev B Owner's Manual Snowrator ® Part No. SNR24400—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *MSC23940* Register at www.bossplow.com. Original Instructions (EN)
serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Introduction g000502 Figure 2 This stand-on vehicle is intended to be used by Safety-alert symbol professional, hired operators. It is designed to operate a variety of attachments, each of which performs a specialized function.
Safety Fuel System Maintenance ........24 Draining the Fuel Tank ........24 Electrical System Maintenance ......24 General Safety Electrical System Safety ........24 Servicing the Battery......... 24 Servicing the Fuses .......... 26 Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious Drive System Maintenance ........
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible and are located near areas of potential danger. Replace every damaged or missing decal. decalmsc27245 decal115-4855 MSC27245 115-4855 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards 1. Hot surface/burn hazard—wear protective gloves when and shields in place handling the hydraulic couplers and read the Operator's Manual for information on handling hydraulic components.
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decal143-3643 143-3643 1. Attention—read the 3. Unlock the coupler pins to Owner’s Manual. remove an attachment. 2. Ensure that the coupler pins are locked in place when using an attachment. decal143-2636 143-2636 1. Forward 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3.
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decal143-2799 143-2799 1. Warning—read the Owner’s Manual. 7. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away 2. Warning—all operators should be trained before operating 8. Warning—engage the parking brake, lower the attachment, the machine. shut off the engine, and remove the key before leaving the machine.
Setup Installing the Joysticks Secure the joysticks to the control panel. g381901 Figure 5 g402621 Connect the positive terminal first and negative last Figure 3 (Figure Connecting the Battery Cables Release the quick pins on each side of the machine to release the battery cover (Figure 4 Figure...
Installing the Plastic Cover Checking the Tire Pressure Place the tabs into the slots on the frame and secure Pressure: 124 kPa (18 psi) the cover with the latches (Figure 7 Figure Check the air pressure in the tires. g001055 Figure 9 g381411 Figure 7...
Throttle Control Product Overview The throttle switch controls the speed (rpm) of the engine. The engine speed will increase by 300 rpm each time the switch is pressed. Hold the switch down for maximum throttle. Motion-Control Levers Use the motion-control levers to drive the machine forward, reverse, and turn either direction.
Operation • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Before Operation – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. – Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. Before Operation Safety –...
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property (Figure 12). damage may occur. • Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Do not operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
Slope Safety Starting the Engine • Move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control position. and rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope Engage the parking brake.
Understanding the Display Screen Information The display screen shows information about your machine, such as the operating status, various diagnostics, and other information about the machine. There are 2 main-information screens (Figure 15) and a main menu screen. g388641 Figure 15 1.
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Understanding the Menu Items Settings (cont'd.) Main Menu Menu Item Description When enabled, lowers the UTOSPEED engine speed automatically Contains a list of the recent AULTS when the machine is in neutral machine faults. Refer to for 4 seconds or immediately the Service Manual or your as the operator leaves the authorized distributor for more...
Accessing the Protected Menus WARNING Note: The factory default PIN code for you machine Driving on the street or roadway without is “1234”. turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous Select the S option. ETTINGS and can lead to accidents, causing personal Select the P option.
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Loading the Machine ropes. Refer to local regulations for tie-down requirements (Figure 19). WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. WARNING Failing to properly maintain the machine could result in premature failure of machine systems, causing possible harm to you or bystanders.
Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Replace the EFI fuel filter. Every 200 hours • Check and adjust the valve clearance. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. • Replace the primary air filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 300 hours •...
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g381901 Figure 22 When you are finished performing maintenance, close the battery cover and secure with the quick pins. Install the plastic cover; refer to Installing the Plastic Cover (page g381410 Figure 20 Release the quick pins to open the battery cover (Figure 21 Figure 22).
Lubrication Engine Maintenance Engine Safety Greasing the Quick Pins • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or Service Interval: Before storage adding oil to the crankcase. Grease type: Aerosol penetrating oil • Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away from the muffler and other hot Spray aerosol penetrating oil into the top and surfaces.
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Note: Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait Do not use a damaged filter. for all moving parts to stop before leaving the If you are replacing the inner filter, carefully slide operating position. it into the filter body. Release the retaining clamps on the air cleaner Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety and pull the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner...
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Changing the Engine Oil Remove the pad from the operator platform (Figure 29). g382558 Figure 31 Place the hose in the hex hole in the frame of the machine (Figure 32). g382559 Figure 29 Remove the 4 bolts securing the access panel to the machine and remove the panel (Figure 30).
Checking the Spark Plug Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s). Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly.
Fuel System Electrical System Maintenance Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug Note: Use a syphon pump to drain fuel from the tank. wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the You can purchase a syphon pump at a hardware store. negative terminal first and the positive terminal last.
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Check the electrolyte level. WARNING Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the Battery terminals or metal tools battery. could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps.
WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gases to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
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Remove the cover from the fuse box. Remove and inspect the fuses. If a fuse is burnt out, discard it and install a new fuse with the same rating. Important: Do not use a fuse with a rating higher than the original fuse; serious damage to the electrical system or a fire could result.
Belt Maintenance Drive System Maintenance Checking the Belts Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 100 hours Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever wear, signs of overheating, or any other damage. comes first)—Check the tire pressure.
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Install a new traction-drive belt around the left-drive pulley, then the right-drive pulley, then the tensioner pulley, and then the engine pulley. Refer to Figure g387538 Figure 48 g382560 Figure 46 1. Left-drive pulley 4. Traction-drive belt 2. Tensioner pulley 5.
Hydraulic System Clean the area around the hydraulic tank breather/dipstick (Figure 49). Maintenance Hydraulic System Safety • Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected into skin. Injected fluid must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor. •...
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Change the hydraulic fluid more frequently in severe conditions. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for a hydraulic kit to replace the hydraulic filters. WARNING Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns. Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before performing any maintenance on the hydraulic system.
Cleaning Storage Storage Safety Cleaning the Machine • Let the engine cool before storing the machine. Service Interval: After each use—Clean the machine. • Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or Remove salt, sand, and grime from the external parts drain the fuel indoors.
Removing the Machine from Storage Check the attachment for cracked welds. Check the torque of all fasteners; tighten as necessary. Check the hydraulic lines and hoses for cracks or leaks. Replace the hydraulic fluid. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty or the shutoff 1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel and open the fails to keep running. valve is closed. valve.
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