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Boss Snowplow Troubleshooting

Boss Products manufactures a wide range of snowplows, designed to clear snow quickly and efficiently under any conditions -- yet they can come to a grinding halt if they malfunctions. Problems could range from loose power cables, a lack of hydraulic fluid, damaged electrical connections or oil leaks. All of these problems have telltale signs.

Instructions

- 1
  Inspect the power and ground cables as well as the control cables if the pump motor will not run. Loose or damaged cable connections are often the cause.
- 2
  Check the level of the hydraulic fluid if the plow raises sluggishly, or not at all. The hydraulic fluid should be within 3/4-inch from the top of the reservoir when the plow is lowered. Top up the hydraulic fluid if necessary.
- 3
  Inspect the electrical connections if the lights are dim or flickering. This could indicate corroded or damaged terminals. Clean them -- or, if they are very dirty, replace them.
- 4
  Look for oil running out of the fill cap of the hydraulic pump. This means that you are plowing on a very steep incline, which you should avoid, that you have overfilled the pump reservoir or that you are hitting snowbanks too recklessly and should plow more carefully.

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