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Form No. MSC11454 Rev A

Installation Instructions

RT3 DXT V-Blade Plow

Register at www.bossplow.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

*MSC11454* A

 

Summary of Contents for RT3 DXT

Page 1: ...Form No MSC11454 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 DXT V Blade Plow Register at www bossplow com Original Instructions EN MSC11454 A...

Page 2: ...and serial number location Date Purchased Model No Serial No Blade Crate Serial No This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which...

Page 3: ...nts Material safety data sheets MSDS are available at www BOSSPlow com Operation Vehicles equipped with air bags are designed so that the air bags activate in a frontal collision equivalent to hitting...

Page 4: ...between the plow and vehicle during maintenance 2 Warning all operators should be trained before operating the machine 7 Warning do not exceed 64 km h 40 mph when transporting the plow 3 Warning coupl...

Page 5: ...ng pin unlock 6 Coupler spring pin lock decalmsc04604 5 MSC04604 5 1 Read the Owner s Manual for information on attaching the plow 4 Read the Owner s Manual for information on removing the plow 2 Coup...

Page 6: ...decalmsc04605 MSC04605 1 Important read the Owner s Manual 3 Lower the coupler tower 2 Raise the coupler tower decalmsc06353 MSC06353 6...

Page 7: ...s together with the center hinge pin split lock washer 1 2 inch and hex head lock bolt 1 2 inch with nylon lock patch Figure 4 g271614 Figure 4 1 Hex head lock bolt 1 2 inch 3 Center hinge pin 2 Split...

Page 8: ...the push frame assembly using a clevis pin 5 8 inch and hairpin cotter Figure 7 Note Ensure that the hose port on the bottom of the lift cylinder is facing up g271617 Figure 7 1 Clevis pin 5 8 inch 3...

Page 9: ...10 11 Tighten the self locking nuts until there is a gap of 0 8 mm 1 32 inch between the return spring coils 12 Slide a push nut retainer onto each end of the return springs 13 Secure the 2 angle cyli...

Page 10: ...itting on the lift cylinder Figure 13 Turn the fitting until it is finger tight then turn it 2 to 3 more times Important Do not overtighten 3 Connect the free end of the hydraulic hose to the rear fit...

Page 11: ...3 8 x 1 1 4 inch 2 Ensure that the end caps are installed on the ends of the light bar Figure 15 g282110 Figure 15 1 Light bar 6 Bolt 1 4 inch 2 Nylon locknut 3 8 inch 7 Headlight bracket 3 Flat wash...

Page 12: ...ure 18 g212210 Figure 18 1 Fill cap 2 Hydraulic reservoir 4 Slowly fill the reservoir with BOSS high performance hydraulic fluid until it accepts no more Note The reservoir holds approximately 1 9 L 2...

Page 13: ...wire using a splice connector Figure 20 Important Identify the circuit with a test lamp before splicing into any electrical circuit to prevent vehicle damage g032926 Figure 20 1 Pink wire 4 Left turn...

Page 14: ...drain 18 Connect the white black wire from the wire harness to the small post on the pump solenoid Figure 22 g032928 Figure 22 1 White black wire 4 Pump solenoid 2 Battery cable 5 Brown wire 3 Red pow...

Page 15: ...that the relay pack is mounted in the upright position g270624 Figure 25 1 Relay pack 30 Locate the vehicle option connector and align it according to the table below Note If your vehicle is not liste...

Page 16: ...adlights to the ON position Switch the plow headlight toggle switch to the PLOW position Ensure that the low beam light indicator on the vehicle is illuminated Only the plow low beam lights should be...

Page 17: ...sconnected low beam plug on the vehicle wire harness Figure 27 6 Grease tuck and secure the previously disconnected high beam plug on the vehicle wire harness Figure 27 Note You will not use this conn...

Page 18: ...ining backing from the controller adhesive and press the mounting tab to the controller for 30 seconds 9 Let the swivel mount rest unused for 72 hours before sliding the controller into the mounting b...

Page 19: ...pushbeam Figure 33 The measurement should match the height listed for your plow in Specifications page 23 2 If the pushbeam is not at the correct height remove the fasteners securing the pushbeam to...

Page 20: ...cle sideways Ensure that there is no load in the vehicle other than the driver Clean the headlights and matte white screen 4 Mark the vertical vehicle centerline on the screen Figure 36 g032936 Figure...

Page 21: ...switch up to raise the tower and down to lower the tower Headlight Toggle Switch The headlight toggle switch controls which set of headlights is being used Move the switch to the TRUCK position to use...

Page 22: ...left and backward To angle the entire plow blade right move the right wing in the left wing out and push the joystick right To angle the entire plow blade left move the right wing out the left wing in...

Page 23: ...the entire plow blade left press the Left Wing In and Left Wing Out buttons simultaneously until the blades are fully angled To make the scoop shape with the plow press the Left Wing Out and Right Wi...

Page 24: ...e solenoid has failed in the closed position 1 Disconnect the controller and turn the ignition on If the pump continues to run quickly remove power to the pump by disconnecting the power ground cables...

Page 25: ...The power ground cables and or the control cables are not connected properly 2 Connect the cables if they are not connected 3 The wiring connections on the valve block are not connected properly 3 Re...

Page 26: ...r is in the FLOAT position 2 If the controller comes out of the FLOAT position when using the SmartHitch2 controller replace the controller The pump chatters when raising the plow or extending the win...

Page 27: ...id valve terminal and ground while the ignition switch is on and the controller is in the Wing In position If voltage is present replace the valve or valve coil 1 If the status light on the plow modul...

Page 28: ...Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 28...

Page 29: ...g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 29...

Page 30: ...ITE RIGHT WING OUT RED SMARTHITCH2TM SELECTOR SWITCH BROWN GROUND TO POWER UNIT BLACK BATTERY CABLE BOSS SNOWPLOW RT3 V BLADE WITH SMARTHITCH2TM HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS g286377 Wire...

Page 31: ...E SMARTHITCH2 TM ATTACH 4 HYD07048 1 VALVE FLOW CONTROL 5 HYD01639 2 VALVE RELIEF V BLADE 2800 PSI 6 HYD01640 4 VALVE CHECK 7 HYD01638 7 VALVE COIL 8 HYD07059 6 COIL NUT 9 HYD07060 1 COIL NUT SMART HI...

Page 32: ...ight 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...

Page 33: ...4 HYD07048 1 VALVE FLOW CONTROL 5 HYD01639 2 VALVE RELIEF V BLADE 2800 PSI 6 HYD10174 1 VALVE RELIEF D FORCE 7 HYD01640 4 VALVE CHECK 8 HYD01638 7 VALVE COIL 9 HYD07059 6 COIL NUT 10 HYD07060 1 COIL N...

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