Boss Snowplow STB08980, Installation Instructions Manual, Page: 8 / 36

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Figure 9
1. 39 cm (15-1/2 inch) hose 3. Rear fitting
2. Upper lift-cylinder fitting
8. Using thread compound, install one end of the
39 cm (15-1/2 inch) hose to the upper fitting on
the lift cylinder (
Figure 9 ). Turn the fitting until it
is finger tight, then turn it 2 to 3 more times.
Important:
Do not overtighten.
9. Creating an “S” shape with the hose, connect
the free end of the hose to the rear fitting on the
hydraulic manifold (
Figure 9 ). Turn the fitting
until it is finger tight, then turn it 2 to 3 more
times.
Important:
Do not overtighten.
Installing the Light Bar
1. Secure the light bar to the top of the coupler
tower through the rear holes using 4 bolts (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 bar using the front holes.
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Figure 10
1. Light bar 3. Coupler tower
2. Self-locking nuts (3/8 inch) 4. Bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inch)
2. Ensure that the end caps are installed on the
ends of the light bar (
Figure 11 ).
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Figure 11
1. Light bar 5. Bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)
2. Nylon locknut 6. Headlight bracket
3. Flat washer 7. End cap
4. Split lock washer 8. Flange-head bolt (3/8 x 1
inch)
3. Secure the left headlight-bracket to the light bar
using a flange-head bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), a flat
washer, and a nylon locknut (
Figure 11 ).
Important:
Do not use thread-locking
compound on these bolts.
Note:
Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
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