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Installation

Note:

Determine the left and right sides of the

machine from the normal operating position.

Installing the Push Frame
and Coupler Tower

1.

Attach the front of the push-frame assembly to
the plow blade using 2 bolts (5/8 x 4 inches) and
self-locking nuts (

Figure 3

). Torque the bolts to

153 N∙m (113 ft-lb).

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Figure 3

1.

Plow blade

3.

Bolt (5/8 x 4 inches)

2.

Self-locking nut (5/8 inch)

4.

Push-frame assembly

2.

Pull the kickstand spring pin to release and
lower the kickstand (

Figure 4

).

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Figure 4

1.

Kickstand spring pin

2.

Kickstand

3.

Hook the 2 trip springs through the holes on the
push-frame assembly (

Figure 5

).

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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
the holes on the plow blade and secure them
using 2 washers (1/2 inch) and 2 self-locking
nuts (

Figure 5

).

6.

Tighten the self-locking nuts until there is a gap
of 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) between the trip spring
coils.

7.

Align the pivot holes of the coupler tower with
the pivot holes on the push-frame assembly, and
secure them with 2 pivot pins, 2 flat washers
(3/4 inch), and 2 cotter pins (

Figure 6

).

Note:

Spread the ends of the cotter pins.

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Figure 6

1.

Cotter pin

3.

Pivot pin

2.

Flat washer

8.

Secure the rod end of the lift cylinder to the
push-frame assembly using a clevis pin and
hairpin cotter (

Figure 7

).

6

 

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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