Boss Snowplow RT3 DXT, Installation Instructions Manual

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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.
1. Lay the left and right blades face down and bring
them together so that the hinges interlock and
the cutting edges are even (
Figure 3 ).
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Figure 3
2. Insert the blade center between the blade
hinges and secure all 3 pieces 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 ).
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Figure 4
1. Hex head lock bolt (1/2
inch) 3. Center hinge pin
2. Split lock washer (1/2 inch) 4. Blade center
3. Torque the hex-head lock bolt to 76 N∙m (56
ft-lb).
4. Remove the 6 base angle lock-out bolts from the
bottom of the left and right blades (
Figure 5 ).
CAUTION
Leaving the base angle lock-out bolts
installed could injure you or damage the
vehicle.
Remove the base angle lock-out bolts
before operating the machine.
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Figure 5
1. Remove
5. Stand the blade upright and position it into a
scoop shape.
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