Boss V Plow Spring Adjustment

Be sure push nut retainer s flanges are pointing away from the eyebolt and toward the open end of the return spring.
Boss v plow spring adjustment. V plow trip spring replacement. Proper spring tension is achieved when a business card can be inserted between the coils of the spring. If you have further questions your local boss plow dealer is the person to talk to. Trip edge snowplows feature our adjustable trip return springs so you can customize the trip spring tension for the job at hand.
To keep your boss plow in top shape take a few minutes to study this manual. Htx v plows 2 springs dxt and v xt plows 4 springs. You ll simply loosen the trip springs readjust your cutting edge to the appropriate location and tighten the trip springs once again. In most cases snow plow trip spring adjustment is a simple process.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and lower the plow completely. Available in steel and stainless steel for pickup truck applications boss trip edge snowplows are built to back you up. Tighten spring 16 until there is a 1 32 space between spring coils. It will show you how to use and service the boss familiarize you with all of its parts and give you helpful hints on plowing snow.
Fine tuning the attack angle of the boss v plow is done by adjusting the bumper stop which is located where the pushframe enters the back of the center section. Before beginning this process don t forget your safety gear you should be wearing protective glasses steel toe boots and hearing protection if you plan on using an impact gun. If the plow is not flush against the ground adjust the angle of attack. A proper snow plow trip spring adjustment will enhance each task you perform and prolong the life of the equipment you ve invested in.
Adjusting the blade attack angle can provide a better scrape when plowing and reduces chatter. Number of replacement springs. Cam adjustment forward cam adjustment backwards directions for adjusting the angle of attack 1. Loosen the trip springs.
It will show you how to. Repeat this process for return spring 16 on the opposite side of the plow. To do this first use a floor jack to support the coupler. To keep your boss snowplow in top condition take a few minutes to study this manual.
Where a frame and moldboard fatigue are a common problem on conventional plows a boss plow will stand up to severe plowing conditions. Begin by adjusting the bumper stop.