Owners manual

WARN INDUSTRIES
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MOUNTING
Step 1 - Mount the Winch
ATV/UTV winch mounting kits are available from
your WARN Dealer to satisfy nearly all ATV/UTV
applications. For information on available kits,
contact your WARN product dealer.
NOTE: For optimal performance and the results
you expect, WARN mounting plates are strongly
recommended.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental activation
of the winch and serious injury, complete the winch
installation and attach the hook before installing the
wiring.
To secure the winch, always use:
• A flat, secure mounting location at least 4.8
mm (3/16 in.) thick.
• 8 mm (5/16 in.) Lock washers.
• M8-1.25 X 20 mm, class 8.8 hex head cap
screws when using a one-piece winch mount
plate.
Figure 2 and 3: Orientation of winch to mounting plate and bolt lengths.
20mm25mm20mm
NOTE: When using separate winch mount and
fairlead plates use M8-1.25 X 25 mm class 8.8
hex head cap screws on the motor side of the
base as shown in Figure 3.
1. Set winch in mounting location. Torque the
mounting bolts to 16 N-m (12 lb-ft).
2. Remove bottom tie bolt. This bolt should be
retained for winch service.
3. Remove elastic band retaining rope.
4. Put clutch in freespool position.
5. Manually feed cable loop through fairlead.
6. Attach hook to cable loop and re-engage
clutch.
WARNING
Always use supplied hook strap.
7. Install hook strap on hook.
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MOUNTING
Step 2 - Mount the Contactor
• Your new WARN winch can do a lot of work!
This work is the conversion of electrical power
into mechanical power. The contactor is
the electromagnetic switch that controls the
electrical power to your winch. The contactor
must be correctly installed for it and the winch
to work properly. The following instructions
will assist you in the installation of your WARN
contactor.
1. Disconnect the vehicle battery cables,
negative terminal first. All work with
electrical wires and cables must be
completed with the battery completely
disconnected from the vehicle wiring.
WARNING
To prevent severe injury or death.
Never lean over battery while making connections.
WARNING
To prevent severe injury or death.
Never route electrical cables over battery terminals.
WARNING
To prevent severe injury or death.
Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
2. It is recommended that the contactor be
mounted close to the battery and in a
location that is as clean and dry as possible.
Figure 4. Contactor for the
WARN ATV/UTV winch
WARNING! Do not mount on or near a heat
source such as engine or exhaust. Ensure the
selected location does not collect or retain
water and the mounting of the contactor
does not block drain holes. Exact location
will vary depending on the ATV/UTV. Typical
locations include inside, on top or on the side
of rear storage box, under the seat or, on a
few models, in front near battery.
3. Ensure the contactor mounting location
selected provides sufficient clearance from
all metal structures such as frame tubes. Do
NOT place tools or other items in a position
that might come in contact with the contactor
posts.
WARNING
To prevent severe injury or death.
Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake
lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
4. Drill the mounting holes for the contactor and
proceed to step three. Do NOT mount the
contactor at this time.
Black Terminal
(negative -)
Blue Terminal
(negative -)
Mounting Bracket
Black Spade
Connector
Brown Spade
Connector
Yellow Terminal
(positive +)
Green Spade
Connector
Red Terminal
(positive +)