Winch Operation (If Equipped) - Polaris 2007 Sportsman 500 EF Service Manual

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Winch Operation (If Equipped)

This information is for Sportsman models equipped with a
winch in the front.
Winch Handlebar Controls
The winch is located in the front bumper area.
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The mini-rocker (IN/OUT) control controls the direction of the
cable for the winch. IN pulls the cable into the winch and OUT
feeds the cable out of the winch.
Winch Control
The winch control located on the side of the winch gives the
operator easy access to switch between
FREESPOOL.
When the winch is ENGAGED, the winch only allows the cable
to be pulled IN or released OUT via the mini-rocker switch on
the handlebar.
When the winch is FREESPOOL, the winch allows the cable to
be pulled out freely.
NOTE: The switch on the handlebar does not have to be in
the OUT position.
Winch Wire Locations
The winch wires can be located under the front cab area. Locate
the wires, remove the cap and hook up to winch the Blue and
ENGAGED and
L FREESPOOL
ENGAGE