Installation; Step 1-Mount The Winch; Step 2-Mount The Contactor; Step 3-Mount The Handlebar Switch - KFI A3000 Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Installation

Installation
This KFI 3,000 lb winch is designed with a
bolt pattern that is standard in this class of
winch. Many winch mounting kits are
available that utilize this bolt pattern for the
most popular ATV's and UTV's.

Step 1-Mount the Winch

WARNING
Before you start to install this winch, disconnect
the vehicle ground and positive leads from the
battery.
1. Install the winch and fairlead with the
supplied hardware per the instructions
provided with the model specific
mounting kit or prepare a flat, secure
mounting location for the winch.
NOTE
If you choose not to use a model specific
mounting kit, you will need to drill holes in the
structural support of the vehicle. Be certain that
your structural support will stand up to the
pulling forces of this winch.
CAUTION
Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better
and torque to 17 ft. lbs.
2. Attach the winch using the M8 x 25 bolts
and washers through the fairlead
bracket or model specific mount and
then into the winch.
3. Disengage the clutch by rotating the
clutch cap to the "FREESPOOL"
position. Release the wire rope and pull
through the roller fairlead.
4. Attach the clevis hook and hand strap to
the cable.
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Step 2-Mount the Contactor

1. Find a location for the contactor. If the
Model specific mounting kit does not
indicate a recommended contactor
location, then it is recommended that
the contactor be mounted close to the
battery in a clean dry location. Make
sure the location you chose allows
sufficient clearance from all metal
components. Drill mounting holes if
required. Once location is found do not
install until all wiring is completed.
Step 3-Mount the Handlebar
Switch
1. The switch is usually installed on the left
handlebar.
2. Use a piece of electrical tape around the
handlebar to help prevent rotation of the
mount on the handlebar. Do NOT
tighten over any hoses or cables.
3. Once your switch is mounted you can
route the wires back to where your
contactor is located.
4. Splice the end of the red wire to an
ignition (keyed) controlled power source
using the supplied wire splice. You may
need to use a test light to locate a
suitable wire. The wire should only have
power when the key is in the ON
position.
5. Make sure the handlebars have full
range of motion and then secure the
switch's cable with the supplied cable
ties.
1"
Not to scale. Do NOT
1 5/8"
13/16"
use as a template
A3000
3/16"