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SmartHitch2 Switch

The SmartHitch2 switch controls the movement of
the coupler tower to facilitate plow attachment and
removal. Press the switch up to raise the tower and
down to lower the tower.

Couplers

The couplers secure the plow to the vehicle push
beam. Turn the levers toward the coupler tower to
turn on the spring pins. Turn the levers away from the
coupler tower to turn off the spring pins.

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Figure 33

1.

Coupler tower

3.

Coupler spring-pin

2.

Pin receiver

4.

Coupler lever

Headlight Toggle Switch

The headlight toggle switch controls which set of
headlights is being used. Move the switch to the
T

RUCK

position to use the headlights on the vehicle.

Move the switch to the P

LOW

position to use the

headlights on the plow.

Joystick Controller

The joystick controller operates the movement of the
snowplow.

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Figure 34

1.

Joystick

2.

O

N

/O

FF

switch

O

N

/O

FF

switch—turns the plow controller on and

off. A red light will illuminate when the controller
is on.

Note:

Turn off the controller when not in use to

prevent accidental activation of the plow.

Directional joystick—controls the direction that the
plow moves

– To raise the plow blade, pull the joystick back.

– To lower the plow blade, push the joystick

forward.

– To angle the plow blade right, push the joystick

right.

– To angle the plow blade left, push the joystick

left.

– To activate the F

LOAT

feature, push the joystick

forward until it clicks into the detent position,
allowing the plow blade to follow the contour
of the ground. The joystick stays in the F

LOAT

position until the joystick is centered again.

SmartTouch2 Controller

The SmartTouch2 controller operates the movement
of the snowplow.

Note:

Plows equipped with D-Force must have a

SmartTouch2 controller with a red center button.

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Figure 35

1.

Lower button

4.

On/Off switch

2.

Left button

5.

Right button

3.

Raise button

On/Off switch—turns the plow controller on and off.
A green light illuminates when the controller is on.

Note:

Turn off the controller when not in use to

prevent accidental activation of the plow.

Raise button—raises the plow blade. Pressing the
button quickly twice automatically raises the blade
when Express Raise mode is enabled.

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Summary of Contents for RT3 HTX

Page 1: ...Form No STB11463 Rev A Installation Instructions RT3 HTX Straight Blade Plow Register at www bossplow com Original Instructions EN STB11463 A...

Page 2: ...e numbers in the space provided g210477 Figure 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 mess...

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: ...ation on removing the plow 4 Read the Owner s Manual for information on attaching the plow 2 Coupler spring pin unlock 5 Coupler spring pin lock 3 Coupler spring pin unlock 6 Coupler spring pin lock d...

Page 5: ...ined before operating the machine 7 Warning do not exceed 64 km h 40 mph when transporting the plow 3 Warning coupler spring pins must be locked before plowing 8 Warning do not exceed 22 km h 14 mph w...

Page 6: ...me assembly Figure 5 g032917 Figure 5 1 Self locking nut 1 2 inch 3 Eye bolt 2 Washer 4 Hook the other ends of the trip springs to 2 eyebolts Figure 5 5 Insert the threaded end of the eyebolts through...

Page 7: ...ting on the lift cylinder Figure 8 Turn the fitting until it is finger tight then turn it 2 to 3 more times Important Do not overtighten 3 Using thread compound install a 90 fitting to the right angle...

Page 8: ...olts 3 8 x 1 1 4 inch and self locking nuts 3 8 inch Figure 10 Torque the bolts to 31 N m 23 ft lb Note If the light bar or plow headlights comes in contact with the hood of your vehicle install the b...

Page 9: ...and the long length connects to the right headlight g036655 Figure 12 1 Cable ties 2 Short wire harness 7 Secure the wire harness to the light bar using 3 cable ties as shown in Figure 12 Installing...

Page 10: ...rom the long wire harness to the back of the left vehicle headlight Figure 15 3 Connect the black plug from the long wire harness to the previously disconnected plug on the vehicle wire harness Figure...

Page 11: ...drain 18 Connect the white black wire from the wire harness to the small post on the pump solenoid Figure 18 g032928 Figure 18 1 White black wire 4 Pump solenoid 2 Battery cable 5 Brown wire 3 Red pow...

Page 12: ...that the relay pack is mounted in the upright position g270624 Figure 21 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 13: ...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 14: ...sconnected low beam plug on the vehicle wire harness Figure 23 6 Grease tuck and secure the previously disconnected high beam plug on the vehicle wire harness Figure 23 Note You will not use this conn...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ve the pushbeam up or down and secure it with the previously removed hardware 4 Torque the fasteners to 76 N m 56 ft lb g230889 Figure 29 1 Measure this distance 2 Fastener Aiming the Headlights Impor...

Page 17: ...ntil the brightest part of the plow low beam lights are aligned as shown in Figure 30 8 Tighten the 4 bolts 1 4 x 3 4 inch securing each headlight to the headlight brackets and torque them to 8 N m 6...

Page 18: ...controller when not in use to prevent accidental activation of the plow Directional joystick controls the direction that the plow moves To raise the plow blade pull the joystick back To lower the plow...

Page 19: ...ive Note You can only activate the D FORCE feature twice before the plow must be raised Important Use the D Force feature only while back dragging to prevent damage to the plow or vehicle Left button...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...Schematics g272184 Plow Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 23...

Page 24: ...g272185 Truck Side Electrical Schematic Rev 0 24...

Page 25: ...7888 Wire Color Function Green Blade left Red Blade right White Lift Orange Lower Red Black Blade right Blue Blade left Black SmartHitch2 Brown Ground Non D Force Plow Hydraulic Manifold Wiring Rev 0...

Page 26: ...ower Cartridge 5 HYD07120 1 Orifice Plug Flow Control 6 HYD07121 1 Hydraulic Valve Assembly with SmartHitch2 Green 7 HYD07100 1 Hydraulic Valve Angle Cartridge 3 Position 4 Way Spool 8 HYD07027 1 Reli...

Page 27: ...e left Red Black Blade right White Lift Orange Lower Red Communication Blue Module power Black SmartHitch2 Brown Ground Blue White D Force Red Green Unused Red Blue Unused Blue Green Unused D Force Pl...

Page 28: ...c D Force 5 HYD01640 1 Check Valve 6 HYD01637 2 Valve Cartridge Lift Angle 7 HYD07047 1 Hydraulic Valve SmartHitch2 Attach 8 HYD07027 1 Relief Valve Hydraulic Crossover 3 800 PSI 9 HYD07048 1 Hydrauli...

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