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4500 / 4500 S WINCH 2020 WARNING Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. Keep this Operator’s Guide in the vehicle. 2 1 9 0 0 2 0 7 1 Original Instructions...
Can-Am ® winch. It's backed by To learn how to reduce the risk of ac- the BRP limited warranty and a net- cident for you or bystanders, read this work of authorized Can-Am dealers Operator's Guide before you operate ready to provide the parts, accessories the winch.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................1 Know Before you Go .
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BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2020 CAN-AM ® ....33 BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE INDEPENDANT STATES AND TURKEY: 2020 CAN-AM ®...
Accessories and Modifications Any modifications or addition of acces- sories may affect the proper operation of your winch. Ask your authorized BRP dealer for suitable available accessories for your winch. WARNING Never attempt to modify the winch electrical system. Risk of fires, or risk of electrocution.
SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING Unsafe utilization of the winch without proper precautions may lead to an accident, serious in- juries, such as amputations, cuts or burns. Owner - Be Responsible Read this Operator's Guide. Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your winch prior to winching.
INSPECTION BEFORE EACH USE Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your winch before us- age. WARNING Perform a thorough inspection before each use to detect any potential prob- lem that could occur during operation. The inspection can help you monitor component wear and deterioration before they become a problem.
PREPARE TO USE YOUR WINCH Protective Gear Eye Protection Use good quality safety goggles while operating the winch. Do not use tinted glasses at night as they impair the ability to discern color. Gloves Full-fingered leather work gloves pro- tect hands from cuts and lacerations. Gloves that fit snugly will improve grip on the rope without binding to the rope while winching.
AVOID ACCIDENTS Avoid Injuries WARNING This winch can produce a considerable Never put fingers in the hook or amount of pulling force. hand between hook and roller fair- lead. A convenient hand strap is Never use the winch in a condition that installed onto the hook.
AVOID ACCIDENTS Never use the winch in a condition that – The object to be winched must be will result in rope breakout. safely immobilized once winching has been done – Always inspect rope for any dam- age. Replace if required –...
MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK Proper Rigging Your winch can help you perform a number of different tasks. Rigging accessories are recommended to perform adequate and safe usage of your winch. To prevent possible injury, follow the instructions and warnings from the rigging accessory manufacturer.
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MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK 219002071-002 A. Winch-in. Index and arm up, making hand rotations B. STOP. Arm up and closing fist C. Winch-out. Index and arm down, making hand rotations 1. Observe the surrounding environment. Plan ahead for your safest strategy. 2.
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MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK Vehicle Settings When Winching It is recommended to maintain the pulling vehicle running at idle when winching to prevent battery drainage. Pulling vehicle has to be properly blocked to avoid movement during winching. If driver is operating winch from the ve- hicle (inside switch), ensure vehicle is stable, then apply brakes to secure the vehicle in place.
Gear ratio 191:1 assembly. If missing or damaged, they Fairlead : Aluminium hawse can be replaced free of charge. See an BRP PN 710006990 authorized Can-Am dealer. NOTE: In the event of any discrepancy between this guide and the winch as-...
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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS Hawse or Roller Fairlead Label WARNING – Locate and read the opera- tor's guide. Improper use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Follow all instructions and warnings. – Never put your fingers into the hook. – Always use the hand strap to manipulate the hook and rope.
COMPONENTS 219002071-202_a 1) Switch The winch can be activated by a winch control switch on your vehicle. NOTE: A remote control switch is in- 219002071-010_a cluded with winch accessory kit. A 1. Rope has a tight loop remote control switch can also be pur- 2.
Never remove hand strap good indication of the end of life of the from hook. winch. BRP does not supply these internal 8) Hand Strap components. The winch assembly Your winch comes equipped with a needs to be replaced.
COMPONENTS Avoid pulling the rope further than necessary. The hook should just lean against the stopper. 10) Winch Remote Control Switch (if equipped) The use of a winch remote control helps staying out of the working zone and have a better view of the situation. NOTE: The remote control can be pur- chased separately.
WINCH CARE Post-Operation Care Thoroughly clean the winch and its components after each ride. Pull-out rope to clean and inspect for damage. Pull-in rope for storage. Verify all other components for dam- age. Replace as required. ______________...
STORAGE If the vehicle is to be dormant for more than 21 days, disconnect the BLACK (-) cable of the battery. Clean winch before storage. Store in a dry and/or well ventilated en- vironment to avoid corrosion. _______________...
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The EC-Declaration of Conformity does not appear in this version of the Operator's Guide. Please refer to the printed version that was delivered with your vehicle. ddd2009-001 ______________...
SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT, POWER AND CAPACITY Can-Am HD 4500 10 kg (22 lb) (Steel rope) Weight Can-Am HD 4500 S 8.5 kg (19 lb) (Synthetic rope) Power 1.2 kW (1.6 hp) Motor drive ratio 191:1 Load Capacity Pulling 2 041 kg (4,500 lb) _______________...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES MOTOR DOES NOT TURN OR DOES NOT TURN BOTH WAYS 1. Poor connection – Verify if there are loose connections both at the solenoid location and at the winch itself. – Check for broken wires. – Check for corrosion. 2.
BRP Parts and Accessories found defective in material and/or workman- ship - further to normal use and service. Labour and collateral damages to the ve- hicle may be covered only if the failed part or accessory was installed by a BRP au- thorized dealer / distributor.
BRP Parts and Accessories found defective in material and/or workman- ship - further to normal use and service. Labour and collateral damages to the ve- hicle may be covered only if the failed part or accessory was installed by a BRP au- thorized dealer / distributor.
BRP Parts and Accessories found defective in material and/or workman- ship - further to normal use and service. Labour and collateral damages to the ve- hicle may be covered only if the failed part or accessory was installed by a BRP au- thorized dealer / distributor.
PRIVACY INFORMATION BRP wishes to inform you that your coordinates will be used for safety and war- ranty related purposes. Furthermore, BRP and its affiliates may use its customer list to distribute marketing and promotional information about BRP and related products.
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