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OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual covers all truck-mounted snowplows manufactured by BOSS

Snowplow. As this manual includes both Power-V and Straight Blade

snowplow information, some of the data contained within may not apply to

your snowplow.

Use the table of contents, on the following pages, to locate the information

specific to your snowplow.

BOSS Products reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change construction or design details and
furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein.

This product is covered under one or more of the following patents:

2,137,853 5,568,694 6,035,944 6,108,946 6,170,178 6,467,199 6,134,814 7,437,839

Other Patents Pending MSC09607-9

Summary of Contents for MSC08042C

Page 1: ...ollowing pages to locate the information specific to your snowplow BOSS Products reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein This product is covered under one or more of the following patents 2 137 853 5 568 694 6 035 944 6 108 946 6...

Page 2: ...TMENT COUPLER SPRING PIN CAUTION 10 SNOWPLOW MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 11 SNOWPLOW REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 12 CONTROLLERS 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 PUTTING YOUR PLOW INTO STORAGE 22 TAKING YOUR PLOW OUT OF STORAGE 23 SNOWPLOWING PREPARATIONS 24 PLOWING PRACTICES 26 PLOWING TIPS 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES 35 ...

Page 3: ...MOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 48 CONTROLLERS 49 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 56 PUTTING YOUR PLOW INTO STORAGE 57 TAKING YOUR PLOW OUT OF STORAGE 58 SNOWPLOWING PREPARATIONS 59 PLOWING PRACTICES 61 PLOWING TIPS 67 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES 69 GENERAL SNOWPLOW INFORMATION POWER V AND STRAIGHT BLADE 79 HEADLIGHT AIMING PROCEDURE 80 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT FILL PROCEDURE 82 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 85 RECOMMENDED BOLT TO...

Page 4: ...s of carefree performance With its simple attaching system BOSS can be attached or removed in seconds For safety BOSS includes hydraulic pressure relief to prevent damage by overstress Where A Frame and moldboard fatigue are a common problem on conventional plows a BOSS PLOW will stand up to severe plowing conditions To keep your BOSS PLOW in top shape take a few minutes to study this manual It wi...

Page 5: ... frontal collision equivalent to hitting a solid barrier such as a wall at approximately 14 mph or more or roughly speaking a frontal perpendicular collision with a parked car or truck of similar size at approximately 28 mph or more Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in vehicle decelerations equivalent to or greater than the air bag deployment threshold described above...

Page 6: ...xle Weight Rating RGAWR and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR must not be exceeded at any time Due to the variety of equipment that can be installed on this vehicle it is necessary to verify that the Front Gross Axle Weight Rating FGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating RGAWR and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR are not exceeded at any time This may require weighing the vehicle and adding balla...

Page 7: ...plow models 7 6 Steel Power V XT 8 2 Steel Power V XT 8 2 Steel Power V DXT 8 2 Poly Power V XT 8 2 Poly Power V DXT 8 2 Stainless Power V DXT 9 2 Steel Power V XT 9 2 Steel Power V DXT 9 2 Poly Power V XT 9 2 Poly Power V DXT 9 2 Stainless Power V DXT 10 0 Steel Power V DXT ...

Page 8: ...Power V Recommended Push Beam Height 9 Figure 1 Recommended Power V Push Beam Height G10364 ...

Page 9: ...Bumper Stop Adjustment Coupler Spring Pin Caution 10 Figure 2 Bumper Stop Adjustment G10669 Figure 3 Spring Pin Caution G10366 ...

Page 10: ...Power V Mounting Instructions 11 Figure 4 Snowplow Mounting Instructions G10349 ...

Page 11: ...Power V Removal Instructions 12 Figure 5 Snowplow Removal Instructions G10350 ...

Page 12: ... handle downward 4 To FLOAT the blade along the contour of the plowing surface toggle the switch on the joystick handle downward until the switch reaches the detent position You will feel the switch click into the detent position The switch will stay in the FLOAT position until the switch is physically re centered 5 To move the RIGHT wing OUT push the controller stick diagonally to the right and f...

Page 13: ...LEFT Right Wing out Left Wing In push the controller stick directly to the left 11 To angle the entire blade RIGHT Right Wing in Left Wing out push the controller stick directly to the right 12 The control should be turned off when not in use It can then be unplugged and stored Note The raise lower button can be rotated for right hand or left hand operation by pulling up on the controller stick an...

Page 14: ...Power V Controllers 15 JOYSTICK CONTROL UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT MSC04026 Figure 7 Joystick Control Universal Mounting Kit Components G10109 ...

Page 15: ... Description Part Number 40A Joystick Intermediate Mounting Bracket MSC04028 40B Joystick Mounting Bracket MSC04029 40C Joystick Spring Clip MSC04027 40D Pad Foam MSC04038 Fastener Kit Joystick HDW05549 A Screw 8 32 X 1 4 Machine Black B Washer 10 Flat Washer Black C Nut 8 32 X 3 16 Alum Binding Post ...

Page 16: ...Power V Controllers 17 Control Operating Instructions Figure 8 Power V Control Instructions G10365 ...

Page 17: ...the plow blade to follow the contour of the ground Press the raise button to turn FLOAT function off Note The control MUST be in FLOAT to use SmartHitch2 TM to attach or detach the snowplow ANGLE LEFT To plow snow to the left press and hold the left wing out and left wing in buttons simultaneously until the blades are fully angled ANGLE RIGHT To plow snow to the right press and hold the right wing...

Page 18: ... Working temperature range of the adhesive is 40 F to 200 F 4 Peel off the paper backing on one side of the adhesive and apply to Swivel Mount Apply maximum pressure to all areas 5 Apply the Swivel Mount onto the spot of the interior that was just cleaned MAKE SURE IT IS IN THE CORRECT PLACE Once it is placed it cannot be removed without destroying the adhesive 6 Clean the back of the SmartTouch2 ...

Page 19: ...he SmartTouch2TM Control to allow the adhesive to bond to the surface and insure secure mounting 9 Place SmartTouch2 TM Control on the Swivel Mount Note Other mounting options are available See the Power V Optional Equipment Accessories Section of this manual Contact your BOSS Snowplow dealer for more information ...

Page 20: ...nded Bolt Torque located in this manual 2 All hydraulic lines and connections for wear and leakage 3 Hydraulic cylinders for leakage rods for rust or pitting 4 Cutting edge wear 5 Plow shoe wear If installed 6 Hydraulic oil level CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL Fill using BOSS Snowplow High Performance Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent See Hydraulic Power Unit Fill Procedure located in this manual 7 Control H...

Page 21: ...he lift tower forward until the lift cylinder is completely compressed This will protect the lift cylinder from corrosion 4 Disconnect all electrical plugs and coat each connection with dielectric grease lights valve assembly pump pump solenoid and battery Install all dust caps and plugs provided 5 Touch up any rust spots or chipped paint 6 Loosen the trip return and the blade return springs 7 Gre...

Page 22: ...ssive wear 5 Check your plow shoes for wear If installed 6 Tighten your trip return springs and your blade return springs 7 Grease the coupler spring pins 8 Grease the vertical hinge pin bushings 9 Attach the plow to the truck and extend both blades into the scoop position 10 Check hydraulic cylinders for leaks and check rods for corrosion or pitting 11 Touch up any rust spots or chipped paint 12 ...

Page 23: ... snowplow emergency parts kit that includes extra hydraulic fluid hydraulic hoses a pump solenoid extra cutting edge bolts and a trip spring 4 You should check your vehicle s tire pressure engine belts for cracks and tightness hoses for leaks and vehicle fluid levels including the engine oil brake fluid transmission fluid battery radiator coolant and windshield washer fluid Examine the battery ter...

Page 24: ...for good traction while plowing make sure your vehicle has the proper amount of ballast Ballast should be placed rearward of the back axle towards the tailgate of the bed And it should be properly secured in place 7 Check your snowplow to make sure all bolts are tight Look for cracked welds and hydraulic fluid leaks Make sure the plow lights and turn signals are aligned properly and are in good wo...

Page 25: ...rheating the engine can be costly If the vehicle overheats stop and correct the problem If overheating occurs while transporting stop and adjust the blade position to allow more airflow to the radiator Before it snows walk around the area you will be plowing to check for obstacles that will become hidden when snow is on the ground Look for things such as bumper stops and speed bumps curbs sidewalk...

Page 26: ...l off for safety This will also take stress off the hydraulic components Protecting Your Transmission One of the most common vehicle problems encountered while plowing is damage to the transmission Overheating the transmission fluid as well as improper use can contribute to the problem Most vehicle manufacturers do not recommend plowing in overdrive Consult your vehicle owner s manual to find out ...

Page 27: ... ten minutes or more to allow the transmission cooler some time to cool the transmission fluid If you are plowing change your transmission fluid before and during the season A good rule of thumb is to pull your transmission dipstick periodically and smell the fluid If the fluid has a burnt smell you should change the fluid as soon as possible To monitor the heat in your transmission you can instal...

Page 28: ...lectrical boxes or fire hydrants Never push snow across a road without first checking the local regulations In many areas it is illegal to push snow across a road Plowing Parking Lots Make sure you know where the customer wants you to pile the snow Use extra caution when plowing next to curbs If a significant amount of snow is expected plow with the storm rather than letting snow accumulate Keep w...

Page 29: ... lift off from the accelerator while starting to use the brake At the same time start to raise the blade to help stack the snow and to make it easier on your electrical system Plow areas in front of buildings and overhead doors first With the blade raised and in the Straight Position drive up to the building drop the blade and pull the snow away from the building Then turn your vehicle around back...

Page 30: ...ffic hours and always be cautious of cars and people in the lot Once the majority of snow is removed from the lot it s time to do the cleanup work Start by plowing next to curbs Be sure to square off corners where possible and don t leave trails of snow behind Plowing Driveways Make sure you know where your customer wants you to pile the snow Drive up to the garage drop the blade then back up pull...

Page 31: ...being sure to not leave snow on the road The more you operate your BOSS Snowplow the more you ll appreciate just how easy it is to use Whether opening up roads or plowing driveways parking lots or apartment building complexes your BOSS Snowplow is designed to save you time while making your job easier We hope these general guidelines will help you to get started And remember there s no substitute ...

Page 32: ...this position the blades are retracted towards the truck This position is normally used for making the first pass It s ideal for plowing a lane through deep snow or punching through snowdrifts and hard packed banks or windrows left by city and county plows SCOOP POSITION This position is used for carrying or controlling the snow with the blades pushed out to form an inverted V shape It s most usef...

Page 33: ... SNOW In deep snow raise the plow several inches off the ground to shear off the top layer With a Power V Plow use the V position for the first pass Then change to the Scoop or Angle Position to widen things out You should push just enough snow with each pass to get the job done efficiently without overloading your equipment A good rule of thumb is to use a full blade width for two inches of snow ...

Page 34: ... BAR18155 10 Driver Side BAL08863 10 Passenger Side BAR08862 The Power V High Performance Cutting Edge provides extended wear compared to traditional cutting edges There is a built in snow catcher to eliminate a trail of snow through the middle of the plow And there is a built in curb guard to protect your plow from damage Figure 10 Power V High Performance Cutting Edges G10398 POWER V CURB GUARD ...

Page 35: ...LOW SHOE KIT Plows shoes can be added to your Power V Snowplow to help the blade float over soft surfaces such as gravel dirt or grass Note Each shoe kit contains one shoe with hardware Cast Iron Shoe w hardware MSC01570 Figure 12 Cast Iron Shoe w hardware G10403 ...

Page 36: ...ow light Our sight system allows you to easily align your truck with your plow with no guesswork Figure 13 Snowplow Sight System G10400 POWER V XT PLOW CASTER KIT MSC09216 Plow Caster Dolly Wheel Kits Ideal for moving plows around the garage service bay or showroom floor these dolly wheel kits utilize existing shoe holders on the blade and make moving a heavy plow an easy task The heavy duty caste...

Page 37: ...plications include and 7 6 8 2 and 9 2 flat top V plows except for 10 Power V Figure 15 Blade Wing Kit G10401 V XT V DXT BLADE WING KIT MSC08063B Increasing your blade width by a full 22 at a 30 degree angle these convenient plow wings attach and detach in seconds The kit includes all the needed brackets and hardware Applications include models of XT and some DXT V Blades Not available for 10 Powe...

Page 38: ...ures a selection of the most useful replacement parts packaged in a convenient soft sided bag that fits easily behind or under the seat of your truck TOUCH UP PAINT RED MSC04098 12oz Spray MSC04358 Quart BLACK MSC04036 12oz Spray MSC04359 Quart You can keep your plow looking brand new year after year by covering chips and scrapes the professional way The paint is available in both red and black HI...

Page 39: ...e 13 pin electrical connection at the bumper and the in cab truck to plow light switch making for an easier installation and attachment process The NGE kit can also utilize a new Pistol Grip Handheld Controller or existing SmartTouch 2 Handheld Controllers See Dealer for details MSC17819 NGE Control Kit w Pistol Grip STB V MSC17002 NGE Control Kit w V SmartTouch 2 Figure 17 Pistol Grip Controller ...

Page 40: ...erever you need it You can attach it to a pedestal mount on the floor mount it on your dash hold it in your hand or strap it to your leg Pedestal Mount MSC09658 Attach your controller to this pedestal mount either as a solid floor mount or a removable magnetic mount Figure 18 Pedestal Mount G10406 Dash Mount MSC09660 Attach your controller to this dash or door mount using a dual lock Velcro strip ...

Page 41: ...r MSC09845 Place bags of sand or salt in the bed of your truck with this sturdy frame work Ballast Retainer that easily drops into place and secures the ballast bags ensuring they remain in the proper location for maximum effectiveness Figure 20 Ballast Retainer G10485 ...

Page 42: ...l Super Duty 7 6 Poly Super Duty 7 6 Super Duty Trip Edge 7 6 Stainless Super Duty Trip Edge 8 0 Steel Super Duty 8 0 Poly Super Duty 8 0 Stainless Super Duty 8 0 Super Duty Trip Edge 8 0 Stainless Super Duty Trip Edge 8 6 Steel Super Duty 9 0 Steel Super Duty 9 0 Stainless Super Duty 9 0 Super Duty Trip Edge 9 0 Stainless Super Duty Trip Edge 10 0 Steel Super Duty ...

Page 43: ...Recommended Straight Blade Push Beam Height 44 Figure 21 Recommended Straight Blade Push Beam Height G10155 ...

Page 44: ...Recommended Sport Duty Push Beam Height 45 Figure 22 Recommended Sport Duty Push Beam Height G10299 ...

Page 45: ...Coupler Spring Pin Caution 46 Figure 23 Spring Pin Caution ...

Page 46: ...Straight Blade Mounting Instructions 47 Figure 24 Snowplow Mounting Instructions G10351 ...

Page 47: ...Straight Blade Removal Instructions 48 Figure 25 Snowplow Removal Instructions G10352 ...

Page 48: ... the plow push the control stick away from you 4 To FLOAT the blade along the contour of the plowing surface push the controller away from you until the stick reaches the detent position You will feel the stick click into the detent position The joystick will stay in the FLOAT position until it is physically re centered 5 To ANGLE the blade RIGHT push the controller stick to the right 6 To ANGLE t...

Page 49: ...Straight Blade Controllers 50 JOYSTICK CONTROL UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT MSC04026 Figure 27 Joystick Control Universal Mounting Kit Component G10109 ...

Page 50: ...ber Description Part Number 40A Joystick Intermediate Mounting Bracket MSC04028 40B Joystick Mounting Bracket MSC04029 40C Joystick Spring Clip MSC04027 40D Pad Foam MSC04038 Fastener Kit Joystick HDW05549 A Screw 8 32 X 1 4 Machine Black B Washer 10 Flat Washer Black C Nut 8 32 X 3 16 Alum Binding Post ...

Page 51: ...Straight Blade Controllers 52 Control Operating Instructions Figure 28 Straight Blade Control Instructions G10366 ...

Page 52: ...ou can also press and hold the center button downward for 2 seconds to activate the FLOAT feature The center LED indicator will turn RED What is FLOAT The FLOAT feature allows the plow blade to mirror the contour of the ground Press the raise button to turn the FLOAT function off Note The control MUST be in FLOAT to use SmartHitch2 TM to attach or detach the snowplow ANGLE LEFT To angle the blade ...

Page 53: ...han 60 F Working temperature range of the adhesive is 40 F to 200 F 4 Peel off the paper backing on one side of the adhesive and apply to Swivel Mount Apply maximum pressure to all areas 5 Apply the Swivel Mount onto the spot of the interior that was just cleaned MAKE SURE IT IS IN THE CORRECT PLACE Once it is placed it cannot be removed without destroying the adhesive 6 Clean the back of the Smar...

Page 54: ...he SmartTouch2TM Control to allow the adhesive to bond to the surface and insure secure mounting 9 Place SmartTouch2 TM Control on the Swivel Mount Note Other mounting options are available See the Straight Blade Optional Equipment Accessories Section of this manual Contact your BOSS Snowplow dealer for more information ...

Page 55: ...Recommended Bolt Torque located in this manual 2 All hydraulic lines and connections for wear and leakage 3 Hydraulic cylinders for leakage rods for rust or pitting 4 Cutting edge wear 5 Plow shoe wear 6 Hydraulic oil level CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL Fill using BOSS Snowplow High Performance Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent See Hydraulic Power Unit Fluid Fill Procedure located in this manual 7 Control H...

Page 56: ...Power the lift tower forward until the lift cylinder is completely compressed This will protect the lift cylinder from corrosion 4 Disconnect all electrical plugs and coat each connection with dielectric grease lights valve assembly pump pump solenoid and battery Install all dust caps and plugs provided 5 Touch up any rust spots or chipped paint 6 Loosen the trip return springs 7 Grease the couple...

Page 57: ...tting edge for excessive wear 5 Check your plow shoes for wear 6 Tighten your trip return springs 7 Put a coat of grease on the coupler spring pins 8 Attach the plow to the truck and extend the blade from one side to the other to check the hydraulic cylinder rods for leaks corrosion or pitting 9 Touch up rust spots or chipped paint on the plow s metal parts 10 Apply dielectric grease to the electr...

Page 58: ...y a snowplow emergency parts kit that includes extra hydraulic fluid hydraulic hoses a pump solenoid extra cutting edge bolts and a trip spring 4 You should check your vehicle s tire pressure engine belts for cracks and tightness hoses for leaks and vehicle fluid levels including the engine oil brake fluid transmission fluid battery radiator coolant and windshield washer fluid Examine the battery ...

Page 59: ...nd for good traction while plowing make sure your vehicle has the proper amount of ballast Ballast should be placed rearward of the back axle towards the tailgate of the bed And it should be properly secured in place 7 Check your snowplow to make sure all bolts are tight Look for cracked welds and hydraulic fluid leaks Make sure the plow lights and turn signals are aligned properly and are in good...

Page 60: ... vehicle overheats stop and correct the problem If overheating occurs while transporting stop and adjust the blade position to allow more airflow to the radiator Before it snows walk around the area you will be plowing to check for obstacles that will become hidden when snow is on the ground Look for things such as bumper stops and speed bumps curbs sidewalk edges shrubs water drains fire hydrants...

Page 61: ... One of the most common vehicle problems encountered while plowing is damage to the transmission Overheating the transmission fluid as well as improper use can contribute to the problem Most vehicle manufacturers do not recommend plowing in overdrive Consult your vehicle owner s manual to find out if plowing in overdrive is recommended and if so when and how Plan your plowing pattern so that you a...

Page 62: ...our transmission fluid before and during the season A good rule of thumb is to pull your transmission dipstick periodically and smell the fluid If the fluid has a burnt smell you should change the fluid as soon as possible To monitor the heat in your transmission you can install an inline transmission gauge Once the temperature reaches 250 degrees you should let the vehicle idle until the transmis...

Page 63: ...hen plowing next to curbs If a significant amount of snow is expected plow with the storm rather than letting snow accumulate Keep water drains and catch basins clear at all times Do not stack snow by the road so as not to block the visibility of vehicles coming or leaving the parking lot Use caution when plowing next to parked cars as the snow can push you into the car When plowing snow that is n...

Page 64: ...ush the banks back far enough to accommodate future snowfalls After back dragging snow away from building it s time to start plowing the lot Start by making a pass down the center of the lot and then push snow in windrows to the outer edges If there has been a significant amount of snowfall push as much bulk off the lot as possible Then go over it again In large lots it may be best to break your p...

Page 65: ...sh by pushing the snow into the corners at the end of the driveway Be careful to not leave snow on the road or on sidewalks Note Plowing snow across a road is illegal in many areas although some rural areas will allow it Check your local regulations first If it is allowed push the snow far enough back to allow for upcoming snowfalls being sure to not leave snow on the road The more you operate you...

Page 66: ...POSITION In this position the blade is positioned to either the left or right side of the vehicle Use this position for windrowing or for widening the first pass HOW TO WINDROW With the blade angled to the left or right side of the vehicle make consecutive passes each time throwing the snow forward and to the side This technique is useful to clear large areas such as parking lots STRAIGHT POSITION...

Page 67: ...shing snow than then back dragging over long distances DEEP SNOW In deep snow raise the plow several inches off the ground to shear off the top layer You should push just enough snow with each pass to get the job done efficiently without overloading your equipment A good rule of thumb is to use a full blade width for two inches of snow or less three quarters of the blade for four inches of snow an...

Page 68: ...Dealer STRAIGHT BLADE CURB GUARD Driver Side STB03395 Passenger Side STB03394 10 STRAIGHT BLADE CURB GUARD Driver Side STB04364 Passenger Side STB04363 These long lasting high impact curb guards protect the edge of your plow against wear Hardware is included with each guard Not available for Sport Duty Straight Blades Figure 30 Curb Guard Kit G10399 ...

Page 69: ...es are available at your local BOSS Snowplow Dealer URETHANE EDGE KITS 7 X6 X1 STB09231 7 6 X6 X1 STB09232 7 6 X8 X1 1 2 STB09233 8 X8 X1 1 2 STB09234 8 6 X8 X1 1 2 STB09235 9 X8 X1 1 2 STB09236 10 X8 X2 STB09237 Strap and hardware is included with each urethane edge kit Figure 31 Urethane Edge Kit G10866 ...

Page 70: ... light Our sight system allows you to easily align your truck with your plow with no guesswork Figure 32 Snowplow Sight System G10400 STD SUPER DUTY PLOW CASTER KIT MSC09215 Plow Caster Dolly Wheel Kits Ideal for moving plows around the garage service bay or showroom floor these dolly wheel kits utilize existing shoe holders on the blade and make moving a heavy plow an easy task The heavy duty cas...

Page 71: ...lade width by a full 22 at a 30 degree angle these convenient plow extension wings attach and detach within seconds The kit includes all the needed brackets and hardware See your BOSS authorized dealer for application details Not available for 10 STB or Sport Duty Plows Figure 34 Blade Wing Kit G10401 ...

Page 72: ... Equipment and Accessories for Straight Blades 73 SPORT DUTY PLOW CAST IRON SHOE KIT MSC09588 Each kit contains the brackets and hardware along with two plow shoes Figure 35 Sport Duty Cast Iron Shoe Kit G10405 ...

Page 73: ... RED MSC04098 12oz Spray MSC04358 Quart BLACK MSC04036 12oz Spray MSC04359 Quart You can keep your plow looking brand new year after year by covering chips and scrapes the professional way The paint is available in both red and black HIGH PERFORMANCE HYDRAULIC FLUID HYD01836 GALLON HYD01835 QUART Specially formulated to maintain its viscosity from normal use to as low as 40 degrees F this premium ...

Page 74: ...he 13 pin electrical connection at the bumper and the in cab truck to plow light switch making for an easier installation and attachment process The NGE kit can also utilize a new Pistol Grip Handheld Controller or existing SmartTouch 2 Handheld Controllers See Dealer for details MSC17819 NGE Control Kit w Pistol Grip STB V MSC17003 NGE Control Kit w STB SmartTouch 2 Figure 36 Pistol Grip Controll...

Page 75: ... wherever you need it You can attach it to a pedestal mount on the floor mount it on your dash hold it in your hand or strap it to your leg PEDESTAL MOUNT MSC09658 Attach your controller to this pedestal mount either as a solid floor mount or a removable magnetic mount Figure 37 Pedestal Mount G10406 DASH MOUNT MSC09660 Attach your controller to this dash or door mount using a dual lock Velcro str...

Page 76: ...INER MSC09845 Place bags of sand or salt in the bed of your truck with this sturdy frame work Ballast Retainer that easily drops into place and secures the ballast bags ensuring they remain in the proper location for maximum effectiveness Figure 39 Ballast Retainer G10485 ...

Page 77: ...es 78 SHOCK ABSORBER KIT STB04816 This easy to install shock absorber will help stabilize the trip going forward as well as cushion the trip return on the Standard Duty and Super Duty Straight Blade Snowplows Brackets and hardware are included in the kit ...

Page 78: ...79 GENERAL SNOWPLOW INFORMATION This section contains information that applies to all plows covered in this manual ...

Page 79: ...ace and in the raised position 3 Next are some points listed by the Society of Automotive engineers SAE pertinent to headlight aiming These points can be found in publication SAEJ5991D Preparation for Headlight Aim or Inspection Before checking beam aim the inspector shall Remove ice or mud from under fenders See that no tire is noticeably deflated Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves Se...

Page 80: ...Type 2 headlights is with the top edge of the high intensity zone of the lower beam below the horizontal centerline and the left edge of the high intensity zone on the vertical centerline See diagram above Figure 36 Headlight Aiming Procedure G10153 Screen Located 25 From Headlights Align With Vehicle Centerline Vertical Centerline Ahead of Right Headlight High Intensity Zones For Type 2 Sealed Be...

Page 81: ... Street Elbow 30G and fill with BOSS High Performance Hydraulic Fluid Continue to fill Street Elbow 30G until no more fluid will be accepted Approx 2 quarts 2 Attach the plow to the vehicle Note If your plow is equipped with SmartHitch2 you must hydraulically power the light tower up Do not manually push the tower up Failure to hydraulically power the light tower up will create an air pocket in th...

Page 82: ...ade lowered to the ground and with wings retracted for a V Blade plow check the fluid level Fluid should be visible in the external fill port If fluid is not visible fill until visible Your reservoir should now be properly filled Note Hydraulic fluid should be replaced annually with BOSS Snowplow High Performance Hydraulic Fluid Note If your plow is equipped with SmartHitch2 you must hydraulically...

Page 83: ... is in the OFF position before attempting to adjust the plow Failure to follow this warning could result in bodily harm Note Flow Control Valve 31C is not available on Green colored Hydraulic Manifolds used on Sport Duty snowplows 8 Adjust Flow Control Valve 31C to obtain the speed desired for lowering the plow by loosening the jam nut then adjusting the set screw Counter clockwise adjustment will...

Page 84: ... 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 fi...

Page 85: ...place pump motor assembly Check for power to the solenoid by testing for voltage between both large terminals and ground If voltage is not present between one large terminal and ground the cable between the battery and solenoid is disconnected or broken Check for voltage between the other large terminal of the solenoid and ground while jumping power to the small terminal with the white black wire ...

Page 86: ...f voltage is present check wiring and controller switches 2 Pump continues to run with switch in neutral Disconnect controller ignition ON If pump continues to run solenoid has failed in the closed position Quickly remove power to the pump by disconnecting the power ground cables to the plow Replace solenoid If pump stops running check wiring of controller for short between black and white black w...

Page 87: ...r proper connections Refer to the wiring diagram in your Installation manual Check for voltage between solenoid valve terminal and ground with ignition switch on and control switch in FLOAT position If voltage is present solenoid valve or valve coil has failed Replace valve or valve coil Test power to the control box by checking voltage between black wire and ground at the white 9 pin connector If...

Page 88: ...cted properly Connect Check wiring on valve block for proper connections Refer to the manifold wiring diagram in this manual Load test battery Replace battery if weak or defective Check pressure at pressure port of pump If pressure is less than 2500 psi at end of lift Motor brushes may be defective pump pressure relief valve may be contaminated damaged or set less than 2500 psi pump may be worn Ch...

Page 89: ...n line MUST be connected from T on pump to T on valve manifold 6 Wings drift back when extended Check wing return solenoid valve on manifold If solenoid valve is contaminated clean or replace Check pressure If pressure relief valve is contaminated clean or replace 7 Plow lowers too fast Check flow control valve Close flow control valve to desired drop speed 8 Wing s will not extend or extend slowl...

Page 90: ...2500 psi at end of lift Motor brushes may be defective pump pressure relief valve may be contaminated damaged or set less than 2500 psi pump may be worn Check WING OUT solenoid valve WING OUT solenoid valve not opening completely Replace Check wiring and control box Refer to the wiring diagram in your installation manual 9 Wing s extend but will not retract or retract slowly Check power ground cab...

Page 91: ...d BOSS Dealer for pressure relief valve adjustment 11 Oil leaks from cylinders Inspect fittings and O rings Tighten fittings if loose See BOSS dealer for seal kit Check rod condition If rods are pitted or rough polish with copus cloth or extra fine steel wool 12 Vehicle battery dies when turned off Verify keyed fuse source Refer to wiring diagram in your installation manual 13 Plow lights are dim ...

Page 92: ...g used and are correctly installed 16 Blade digs into the ground in the V position Check Bumper Stop Location Adjust Stop as noted in this manual Push beam installed too high Lower the push beam 17 Blade does not lay flat on ground in scoop position Check Bumper Stop Location Adjust Stop as noted in this manual Push beam installed too low Raise the push beam If push beam is at highest setting Adju...

Page 93: ...ould be filled to from top Hitting snowbanks too hard Do not plow recklessly 21 Pump chatters when raising plow or extending wing s Hydraulic fluid low Add hydraulic fluid Reservoir should be filled to from top 22 SmartHitch2 will not attach plow Make sure key is on and controller is in FLOAT Turn key on and put controller in FLOAT Make sure controller is staying in the Float position If controlle...

Page 94: ...HECK RESULT 23 Plow lights and truck lights are on at the same time Check vehicle harness wiring to truck headlights Refer to electrical system wiring instructions located in your Installation manual Ensure OEM is not plugged into truck headlight ...

Page 95: ...d above are based on dry coated bolts variables such as oil or other lubrications may appreciably alter these values and must be taken in to consideration NOTICE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL FASTENERS BE PROPERLY TORQUED TO ASSURE A SAFE OPERATING PLOW RE TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AFTER 2 HOURS OF PLOWING ...

Page 96: ... will at its sole option repair or replace defective parts at no charge What you must do for warranty service To obtain warranty service purchaser must return the defective snowplow to any authorized BOSS PRODUCTS dealer preferably the one from whom the snowplow was purchased within the warranty period Purchaser must be able to verify the original purchase date All transportation costs to and from...

Page 97: ...wplow Vehicle risk is the sole responsibility of the purchaser Limits of BOSS Products Liability are BOSS PRODUCT S LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS BOSS PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER EVEN IF DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF BOSS PRODUCTS THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND...

Page 98: ... purchased The purchaser must establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchased date All transportation costs to and from the dealer will be the responsibility of the purchaser To locate the authorized BOSS dealer nearest to you call toll free 800 286 4155 or visit www BOSSplow com What is not covered This limited warranty does not cover the following 1 Expendable parts such as hos...

Page 99: ...NTAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER EVEN IF DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY BOSS PRODUCTS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT State laws Some states do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have the other rights which vary from...

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