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WARN INDUSTRIES
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MOUNTING
Mount Winch:
1. Choose a mounting location that is sufficiently
strong enough to withstand the maximum
pulling capacity of your winch.
2. Install your mounting bracket per your specific
mounting kit instructions.
3. Fasten fairlead* to mounting bracket using the
hardware specified for your specific mounting
orientation. See the Mounting Orientation
section for hardware specifics.
4. Set the (4) square nuts into pockets of winch
feet.
5. Thread the hook loop end of the rope through
the opening of mounting bracket and fairlead.
6. Set winch in mount.
7. See table below to confirm required bolt length.
Plate Thickness Bolt Length
7 mm (1/4”) 32 mm (1 1/4”)
10 mm (3/8”) 40 mm (1 5/8”)
13 mm (1/2”) 40 mm (1 5/8”)
8. Review mounting orientation for bolt sizing.
9. Install bolts and tighten to 41 to 47 Nm (30-35
ft. lbs.).
WARNING
Always con rm required bolt length to
ensure proper thread engagement.
10. Attach hook to winch rope loop.
11. Attach hook strap to hook.
12. Mounting your winch is now complete. Check
all hardware to be sure it is tight and to torque.
You can now move on to Install the Wiring.
WARN INDUSTRIES
10
MOUNTING
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death.
Always place the supplied terminal boots on wires and
terminals as directed by the installation instructions.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death from
electrical  re:
Never route electrical cables across sharp
edges.
Never route electrical cables near parts that
get hot.
Never route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
Avoid pinch and wear/abrasion points when
installing all electrical cables.
WARNING
Never mount contactor with electrical
terminals touching metal objects.
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.
2. Determine control pack mounting location.
Remove the control pack
1. Remove the two front tie bolts.
2. Tilt the control pack tie plate up and away from
winch drum. NOTE: You may need to loosen the two
rear tie bolts in order to do this.
Step 2 - (Optional) Relocating the
Control Pack
3. Remove the four control pack screws and gently
lift control pack off winch tie plate.
4. Position the control pack tie plate back into
position and reinstall the two front tie bolts.
5. Tighten ALL four tie bolts to torque of 25-30 Nm.
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