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Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

1. If the status light on the plow module is

green but not blinking, the controller is
not communicating correctly.

1. Check the controller connections.

Replace the controller if it is broken.

2. If the status light on the plow module is

orange, the plow module may be wired
incorrectly.

2. Refer to the wiring diagram included

with your

Owner’s Manual

.

3. If the status light on the plow module

is blinking orange or red, there is a
problem with the module driver.

3. Check the module connections for

shorts. Replace the module if it is
broken.

The plow wings do not extend or retract.

4. If the status light on the plow module

is off, the plow module is not getting
power.

4. Check that the controller is on and that

all of the plugs are connected.

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Summary of Contents for RT3 EXT

Page 1: ...Form No STB11478 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 EXT Straight Blade Plow Register at www bossplow com Original Instructions EN STB11478 A...

Page 2: ...igure 1 1 Model 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 symbo...

Page 3: ...re 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 a solid barrier such as a wall at app...

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: ...spring 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...

Page 6: ...decalmsc04595 MSC04595 1 Important read the Owner s Manual 2 Fill the hydraulic fluid to the bottom of the fill elbow decalmsc06354 MSC06354 6...

Page 7: ...then release the spring pin to lock the kickstand in place in the lowered position Figure 4 g036645 Figure 4 1 Kickstand spring pin 2 Kickstand 3 Secure the end of the shock absorber to the push fram...

Page 8: ...Washer 1 2 inch 4 Trip spring 2 Hook the other ends of the trip springs to 4 eyebolts Figure 6 3 Insert the threaded end of the eyebolts through the holes on the plow blade and secure them using 4 was...

Page 9: ...ort on the hydraulic shelf and a 1 5 m 59 1 2 inch hose to the XL1 port Figure 9 Turn the fitting until it is finger tight then turn it another 1 4 to 1 2 turn Important Do not overtighten 2 Slide the...

Page 10: ...ough 6 for ports XR1 and XR2 on the right side of the machine 8 Install the 45 cm 18 inch hose to the L port on the hydraulic shelf and the lower fitting on the lift cylinder Figure 11 Turn the fittin...

Page 11: ...hread compound connect the other end of the hose to the right push frame cylinder and turn the fitting until it is finger tight then turn it another 1 1 2 to 3 turns Important Do not overtighten Impor...

Page 12: ...ght g036655 Figure 14 1 Cable ties 2 Short wire harness 7 Secure the wire harness to the light bar using 3 cable ties as shown in Figure 14 Installing the Blade Guides and Filling the Hydraulic Reserv...

Page 13: ...t 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 vehi...

Page 14: ...drain 18 Connect the white black wire from the wire harness to the small post on the pump solenoid Figure 20 g032928 Figure 20 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 23 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: ...wire harness Figure 25 Note You will not use this connector 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 on the right vehicle headlights 8 Continue the wire harness installation from step 5 of Installing the Wire Harne...

Page 18: ...m 56 ft lb g230889 Figure 27 1 Measure this distance 2 Fastener Mounting the Snowplow Note The vehicle must be running before starting this procedure 1 Activate the FLOAT feature on your plow control...

Page 19: ...ert the previously removed bolt and torque it to 76 N m 56 ft lb 6 Tighten the center bolt and torque it to 76 N m 56 ft lb 7 Tighten the trip springs until there is a gap of 0 8 mm 1 32 inch between...

Page 20: ...e The horizontal headlight centerline should be the distance from the ground to the center of the headlight 7 Adjust the plow headlights until the brightest part of the plow low beam lights are aligne...

Page 21: ...in the Float mode press the switch up to raise the tower and down to lower the tower Spring Pins The spring pins secure the plow to the vehicle pushbeam Turn the levers toward the coupler tower to lo...

Page 22: ...ivates the FLOAT feature allowing the plow blade to follow the contour of the ground A red light illuminates when the FLOAT feature is active Left button angles the plow blade to the left Right button...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...f valve is set incorrectly 3 Contact your authorized BOSS dealer 1 The hydraulic fluid level is incorrect 1 Ensure that the hydraulic fluid level should is within 2 cm 3 4 inch of the top of the reser...

Page 25: ...o the proper height The plow does not clean up snow from low areas 1 The controller is not in the FLOAT position 1 Activate the FLOAT feature on the controller 1 The terrain is too steep 1 Avoid steep...

Page 26: ...w module may be wired incorrectly 2 Refer to the wiring diagram included with your Owner s Manual 3 If the status light on the plow module is blinking orange or red there is a problem with the module...

Page 27: ...Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 27...

Page 28: ...g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 28...

Page 29: ...Black Blade Right White Lift Orange Lower Red Communication Blue Module Power Black SmartHitch2 Brown Ground Red Green Right wing retract Red White Right wing extend Blue Green Left wing retract Blue...

Page 30: ...Notes...

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