Boss Snowplow STB08980, Installation Instructions Manual, Page: 16 / 36

9. Let the swivel mount rest unused for 72 hours
before sliding the controller into the mounting
bracket.
Important:
Mounting the controller
immediately may cause the adhesive to fail.
10. Continue the wire harness installation from step
17 of Installing the Wire Harness (page 10) .
Adjusting the Pushbeam
Height
1. Measure the distance from the ground to the
coupler spring-pin holes on the undercarriage
pushbeam (
Figure 26 ). The distance should be
36.8 cm (14-1/2 inches).
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Figure 26
1. 36.8 cm (14-1/2 inches)
2. Fastener
2. If the pushbeam is not at 36.8 cm (14-1/2
inches), remove the fasteners securing the
pushbeam to the undercarriage (
Figure 26 ).
3. Move the pushbeam up or down and secure it
with the previously removed hardware.
4. Torque the fasteners to 76 N∙m (56 ft-lb).
Mounting the Snowplow
Refer to Mounting the Snowplow (page 16) to mount
the plow.
Aiming the Headlights
Important:
Certify that the installation of the
snowplow lights conforms to applicable federal
motor vehicle safety standards.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 7.5 m (25 ft)
away from a matte white screen or garage door.
Note:
The screen should be perpendicular to
both the ground and the front of the vehicle.
2. Ensure that the vehicle is equipped for normal
operation with the snowplow attached and in the
raised position.
3. Perform the following actions to ensure optimal
headlight alignment:
•
Remove any ice or mud from under the
fenders.
•
Ensure that all tires are fully and evenly
inflated.
•
Check vehicle springs for sag or broken
leaves.
•
Check the function of any level ride controls.
•
Stabilize the suspension by rocking the
vehicle sideways.
•
Ensure that there is no load in the vehicle
other than the driver.
•
Clean the headlights and matte white screen.
4. Mark the vertical vehicle centerline on the
screen (
Figure 27 ).
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Figure 27
1. Vertical left headlight
centerline 5. Brightest points
2. Vehicle centerline 6. Distance between
headlight centers
3. Vertical right headlight
centerline 7. Distance from ground to
headlight centers
4. Horizontal headlight
centerline
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