Boss Snowplow MSC14175 User manual

FormNo.MSC14176RevA
Owner'sManual
PlowSideKit
Groundsmaster®360/7200/7210
PartNo.MSC14175—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.bossplow.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*MSC14176*A

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Introduction
Note:ThisplowattachestotheGroundsmaster7200
or7210withthePolarTrackitortheGroundsmaster
360withtheQuick-AttachSystem.
Thestraight-bladeplowisintendedtobeusedona
Tororide-on,multi-purposemachine.Thebladeis
designedtohydraulicallychangeitsangleasneeded
forsnowremoval.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.bossplow.comforproductsafetyand
operationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineBOSSparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedBOSS
DealerorBOSST echnicalService(1-800-286-4155)
andhavethemodelandserialnumbersofyour
productready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Date
Purchased
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
BladeCrate
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
Preparation.........................................................3
Operation............................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
PreparingtheMachine........................................5
InstallingtheRequiredKits.................................5
InstallingthePlow...............................................5
InstallingthePlowontotheMachine...................6
InstallingtheHydraulicHoses.............................7
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Operation..................................................................8
OperatingthePlow.............................................8
OperatingTips...................................................8
Maintenance.............................................................9
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s).............9
...........................................................................9
Maintenance..........................................................9
Storage.....................................................................9
StoringthePlow.................................................9
RemovingthePlowfromStorage........................9
Troubleshooting......................................................10
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alert
symbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
Preparation
•ReadtheOwner’sManualbeforeoperatingor
servicingtheplow.
•Alwaysfollowthevehiclemanufacturer’s
recommendationsrelatingtosysteminstallation.
•Ensurethatonlytrainedpersonnelinstallsand
performsmaintenanceontheequipmentand
hydrauliccomponents.
•Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotective
equipmentwhenloading,unloading,andservicing
theplow.Wearsubstantial,slip-resistantfootwear,
longpants,andeyeprotection.
Operation
•Usea500kg(1/2ton)minimumliftingdeviceto
moveheavyplowcomponents.
•Neverputanypartofyourbodybetweentheplow
andthevehicle.
•Whentransportingtheplow,ensurethatitis
properlysecured.Instructionsareavailableat
www.bossplow.com.
•Whentransportingthevehicle,positiontheplow
soasnottoblockyourvisionorheadlights.
•Donotchangethebladepositionwhentraveling.
•Donotexceed16km/h(10mph)while
transporting.
•Alwayslowerthebladewhenthevehicleisnotin
use.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Alwaysfollowthevehiclemanufacturer’s
recommendationsforproperparkingprocedures.
•Overloadingtheplowcouldresultinanaccident
ordamage.Neverexceedtheratedoperating
capacityforthevehicle.
•Ensurethatyoudonotexceedthe
gross-vehicle-weightrating(GAWR)atany
time.
•Turnthevehicleandplowoffbeforelling,
servicing,orcleaningit.
•Donotclimbintoorrideontheplow.
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•Keepyourhands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
movingpartsandmountingpoints.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatetheplowwithin8m(25ft)of
bystanders.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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MSC23037
1.Warning—readtheOwner’sManual.5.Warning—shutofftheengine,removethekey,andreadthe
Owner’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.
6.Crushinghazard—donotstandbetweentheplowandvehicle
duringmaintenance.
3.Warning—couplermustbelockedbeforeplowing.7.Warning—donotexceed8km/h(5mph)whenplowing.
4.Warning—couplermustbeunlockedtoremovetheplow.8.Warning—lowertheplowwhenthevehicleisnotinuse.
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Setup
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
PreparingtheMachine
RemovetheAttachmentfromthe
Machine(ifrequired)
RefertotheattachmentInstallationInstructions.
InstallingtheRequiredKits
Installthefollowingkits:
•Groundsmaster360:QuickAttachSystem(Model
30509)
•Groundsmaster7200:PolarTracKit(Model
30675)
InstallingthePlow
1.Looselysecurethe2mountingbracketstothe
plowusing2bolts(5/8inch)andnuts.
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Figure3
2.Looselysecurethepushframetotheplowand
mountingbracketsusing2bolts(5/8inch)and
nuts.
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Figure4
3.Torqueall4boltsto203N∙m(150ft-lb).
Note:Donotovertightenthefasteners;ensure
thatthepushframecanpivotfreely.
4.Hookthe2tripspringsthroughtheholesonthe
pushframe.
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Figure5
5.Hooktheotherendsofthetripspringsto2
eyebolts.
6.Insertthethreadedendoftheeyeboltsthrough
theholesontheplowbladeandsecurethem
using2washers(1/2inch)andlocknuts.
7.Tightenthenylonlocknutsuntilthereisagapof
0.8mm(1/32inch)betweenthetripspringcoils.
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Figure6
1.0.8mm(1/32inch)gap
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InstallingthePlowontotheMachine
1.Movethemachineintopositionbehindtheattachmentadapter.
2.Raisethemachineadapterintotheattachmentadapter.
3.Insertthelockingpinthroughtheadaptersandsecureitwithahairpincotter.
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Groundsmaster360withtheQuick-AttachSystem
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Figure8
Groundsmaster7200/7210withthePolarTracKit
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InstallingtheHydraulic
Hoses
Installthehosestothequickdisconnectttings.
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Figure9
ProductOverview
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Figure10
1.Tripsprings4.Lockingpin
2.Hydraulichosequick
couplers
5.Cotterpin
3.Attachmentplate
Controls
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Figure11
Groundsmaster360withtheQuick-AttachSystem
1.Raisetheplow3.Angletheplowtotheleft.
2.Lowertheplow4.Angletheplowtotheright.
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Figure12
OptionalKitforGM360
1.Raisetheplow5.Toggleleft
2.Angletheplowright6.Toggleright
3.Lowertheplow7.Joystick
4.Angletheplowleft
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Figure13
Groundsmaster7200withthePolarTracKit
1.Raiseandlowertheplow2.Angletheplow
Specications
BladeWidthBladeHeightWeight
1.52m(5ft)55.8cm(22inches)104kg(229lb)
Operation
OperatingthePlow
RefertoyourmachineOperator’sManualfor
instructionsonoperatingattachments.
OperatingTips
•Becomefamiliarwiththeareayouareplowing;
hiddenobstructionssuchascurbsandpipescan
damageyourplowormachine.
•Donotletsnowaccumulate;alwaysplowwiththe
storm.
•Lowertheplowwhennotinusetopreventpossible
injury.
•Alwaysplowatasafespeedincaseyouhithidden
obstructions.
•Whentransportingthemachine,donotblockyour
visionwiththeplow.
•Donotchangetheplowpositionwhileplowing.
•Formoreplowingtips,visitwww.bossplow.com.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours•Tightenallhardware.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checkthehydrauliccylinders.
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.
•Checkallfasteners,pins,retainers,nuts,andbolts.
•Checkthecuttingedgeforwear.
Beforestorage
•Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareasthatarescratched,chipped,
orrusted.
•Greasethehydrauliccylinderrods.
•Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareasthatarescratched,chipped,
orrusted.
Maintenance
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyfor
leaks,kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,
loosettings,weatherdeterioration,andchemical
deterioration.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
operating.
•Checkthehydrauliccylindersdailyforleaks,rust,
orpittingontherods.Makeallnecessaryrepairs
beforeoperating.
•Checkthecuttingedgedailyforwear.Ifthecutting
edgeisworndowneitheriporreplaceit.
•Checkallfasteners,pins,retainers,nuts,andbolts
dailytoensurethattheyaresecure.T orquethem
totheappropriatevalueiftheyareloose.
Storage
StoringthePlow
1.Drivetheplowtoyourstoragelocationand
removetheplow;refertoyourmachine
Operator’sManual.
2.Greaseanyexposedmetalonthehydraulic
cylinderrods.
3.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
4.Loosenthetripsprings.
RemovingthePlowfrom
Storage
1.Checkthetorqueofallfasteners;tightenas
necessary.
2.Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesforcracks
orleaks.
3.Checkthecuttingedgeforwear.
4.Tightenthetripsprings.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
6.Attachtheplowtothemachine;refertoyour
machineOperator’sManual.
7.Movetheplowthroughitsrangeofmotionto
checkthehydrauliccylinderrods.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thehoseisbad.1.Checkthehoseforleaks.Applythread
lockingcompoundtotheconnectionor
replacethehose.
2.Thecylinderisbad.2.Replacethecylinder.
Oilleaksfromthehydrauliccylinders.
3.Thecylinderrodispitted.3.Polishtherodwithsteelwool.
Thebladetripstooeasily.1.Thetripspringsarelooseordamaged.1.Tightenthespringsorreplacethemif
theyaredamaged.
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