Boss Snowplow RT3 EXT, Installation Instructions Manual

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Note:
The reservoir holds approximately 1.9 L
(2 US qt) of hydraulic fluid.
5. Install the previously removed fill cap.
Installing the Wire Harness
DANGER
Vehicle engines contain moving parts and can
become extremely hot, capable of causing
severe burns and serious bodily harm.
Shut off the engine and allow it sufficient time
to cool down before installing this kit.
DANGER
Vehicle batteries can cause dangerous
electrical shocks that could lead to severe
burns or death.
Disconnect your battery before installing this
kit. Remove the negative cable first, then
remove the positive cable.
Note:
Apply dielectric grease to all electrical
connections.
Note:
Some vehicles require a turn signal relay
kit. Contact your Authorized BOSS Dealer for more
information.
Note:
If your vehicle requires a headlight adapter kit,
refer to Installing the Headlight Adapters (page 16) .
1. Disconnect the wire harness plug from the back
of the left vehicle headlight (
Figure 17 ).
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Figure 17
1. Vehicle headlight 3. Black plug
2. Blue plug 4. Vehicle wire-harness plug
2. Connect the blue plug from the long wire
harness to the back of the left vehicle headlight
(
Figure 17 ).
3. Connect the black plug from the long wire
harness to the previously disconnected plug on
the vehicle wire harness (
Figure 17 ).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on the right vehicle
headlight.
5. Connect the pink wire from the long wire harness
to the right turn signal wire using a splice
connector (
Figure 18 ).
Important:
Identify the circuit with a test
lamp before splicing into any electrical
circuit to prevent vehicle damage.
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Figure 18
1. Pink wire 4. Left turn signal
2. Violet wire 5. Right turn signal
3. Yellow wire
6. Connect the violet wire from the long wire
harness to the left turn signal wire using a splice
connector (
Figure 18 ).
7. Connect the yellow wire from the long wire
harness to the left park light wire using a splice
connector (
Figure 18 ).
8. Ensure that the vehicle firewall is clear of
obstructions.
9. Drill a 3 cm (1-1/4 inch) diameter hole through
the firewall on the driver side of the vehicle.
Note:
The hole should be in an easily
accessible area.
10. Insert the split rubber grommet into the hole.
11. Pull the plow controller connector, black/red
wire, and 2 black wires into the vehicle cab
through the hole in the firewall (
Figure 19 ).
Important:
Ensure that all wiring is secured
in a position that avoids hot or moving parts
to prevent damage to the vehicle or plow.
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