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Summary of Contents for LDR 14/16

Page 1: ...MOVAL PROCEDURE 10 MAINTENANCE 12 PUTTING PLOW INTO STORAGE 12 TAKING PLOW OUT OF STORAGE 12 RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE 13 WARRANTY 14 BOSS Products Northern Star Industries Inc reserves the right under its continuous product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used herein BOSS BACKS YOU...

Page 2: ...ting procedures described Follow all Operator Safety instructions found in your Loader Owner s Manual When transporting position plow so as not to block vision NEVER change blade position when transporting NEVER exceed 14 mph when plowing snow NEVER exceed 5 mph while changing blade position Make sure plow is properly attached and secured before moving vehicle NEVER operate plow with loose binders...

Page 3: ...ls before operating the system POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the vehicle with the Plow System not properly attached The plow is not fully engaged or secured WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the vehicle when the Plow System is not properly attached POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the vehicle with the Plow System in a position that blocks your vision WHAT CAN HA...

Page 4: ...r falls while vehicle is in motion HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never ride in ride on or stand next to Plow System while someone is operating it or the vehicle POTENTIAL HAZARD Exceeding recommended speed limits set for operation types WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control accident HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not exceed recommended speed limits Always travel at proper speed for terrain visibility operating co...

Page 5: ...the way The BOSS SNOWPLOW has been carefully designed and built for years of carefree performance To keep your BOSS PLOW in top shape take a few minutes to study this manual It will show you how to use and service the BOSS familiarize you with all of its parts and give you helpful tips on plowing snow If you have further questions your local BOSS DEALER is the person to talk to They know your plow...

Page 6: ... The faster you plow the harder you will hit hidden obstructions Do not get body parts between or under the plow and vehicle when servicing or operating the plow When transporting position plow so as not to block vision Do not change blade position while traveling Figure 1 Proper Plowing Orientation G10653 Maintain bucket and hitch orientation shown in Figure 1 Wing positions will vary with terrai...

Page 7: ...shing pin tubes then insert left wing 4 and right wing 3 into their corresponding mounts on blade 1 or 2 Use lift points if necessary for alignment 3 Secure the wings by inserting the HDW16843 10x4 bolt 21 through the mounting tube Then tighten the HDW03037 10 nylon lock nut 22 Figure 4 Slip Hitch Assembly G10850 8 Insert the two lower HDW16844 1 8x4 26A bolts on each hitch and place the HDW07704 ...

Page 8: ...8 Box Plow Assembly Procedure POSTER PAGE ...

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Page 10: ... park and engage parking brake before leaving vehicle Figure 6 Proper Tab Placement G10655 Tabs for mounting chains should be located in such a manner that the chain is level or angling slightly downward when the plow is attached See Figure 6 The tabs should also be located in line with the hitch forks See Figure 7 Use at least 3 8 P70 transport chain Ratcheting chain binders are recommended as le...

Page 11: ...e ends of chain Do not cross chains as the slip hitch assembly will bind See figure 7 Snowplow Removal Procedure 1 Locate a suitable area to place the plow free of obstructions and inclines 2 Carefully lower the plow to the ground 3 Put vehicle in park and engage parking brake before leaving vehicle 4 Slowly release chain tension and remove binders 5 Carefully back the vehicle away from the plow ...

Page 12: ...d in this manual Cutting edge wear Wing shoe wear Apply grease to slip hitch assembly and wing hinge bushing See Figure 2 and Figure 4 Putting the Plow into Storage 1 Drive the snowplow to a storage site Follow the normal procedure for dismounting from the plow 2 Touch up any rust spots or chipped paint 3 Loosen the trip springs 4 Grease the slip hitch assembly and wing hinge bushings Taking the P...

Page 13: ...orque values listed above are based on dry coated bolts variables such as oil or other lubrications may appreciably alter these values and must be taken into consideration NOTICE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL FASTENERS BE PROPERLY TORQUED TO ASSURE A SAFE OPERATING PLOW RE TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AFTER 2 HOURS OF PLOWING ...

Page 14: ...ne other than an authorized BOSS PRODUCTS dealer 3 Snowplows or parts which have been subject to misuse negligence accident improper installation maintenance care or storage 4 Snowplows mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS SNOWPLOW APPLICATION CHART AND SELECTION GUIDE 5 BOSS PRODUCTS does not assume liability for damage to your motor vehicle resulting from the attachment or use...

Page 15: ...een subject to misuse or service negligence accident improper installation maintenance care or storage 4 Snowplows mounted on vehicles other than those listed in the BOSS SNOWPLOW APPLICATION CHART AND SELECTION GUIDE 5 BOSS PRODUCTS does not assume any liability for motor vehicle damage resulting from the attachment or use of a BOSS PRODUCTS snowplow Vehicle risk is the sole responsibility of the...

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