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PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1.15 Roller Hawse Hook RPR0108 1.16 Strap, Kolpin ® Orange 85071 Winch Stop, Rubber – not shown (26–3210 only) 85080 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle Preparation, Accessory Installation, and 2021 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS Vehicle Reassembly instructions are provided for: 1.
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3. Remove and discard two push pin rivets from 3. Lift front cover upwards slowly to disengage tabs panel on front bumper cover. Remove and discard on cover from slots panel. 4. Remove and keep nut from black (negative) battery cable and disconnect negative battery 2014–2020 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS cable.
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5. Remove and keep four lower front bumper cover 2013–2021 SPORTSMAN 850/1000 MODELS bolts 1. Turn two latches and lift out storage bin. 6. Remove winch cover from lower front bumper 2. Fold up ends of battery cover to access battery cover.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 4. Remove and keep four bolts from lower front bumper cover. WINCH INSTALLATION 2021 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS 1. Make sure wire routing and connections are as shown and make necessary adjustments. 5. Remove and discard two push pin rivets from winch cover.
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4. Put red and black winch harness up vehicle frame 3. Move contactor 1.8 to side tab of mounting behind radiator and through opening in body panel bracket. Attach with two screws 1.7. Torque to on negative side of battery. specification.
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5. Locate white contactor connector on vehicle. 8. Put red (positive) and black (negative) power Cut cable tie and remove cap. cables directly underneath the radiator, then up behind it to reach the three terminal bus bar. IMPORTANT Do not connect winch cables to busbar at this time. 6.
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WINCH INSTALLATION 5. Attach cables to chassis frame with cable tie 2013–2021 SPORTSMAN 850/1000 MODELS 1. Make sure wire routing and connections are as shown and make necessary adjustments. 6. For 2015 and Newer Vehicles: Locate white contactor connector on frame tube behind front left tire.
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2. Connect handlebar switch connector to vehicle 2. Put front bumper cover onto vehicle and identify main wire harness. area to be trimmed on both sides of bumper cover. NOTICE Vehicle main wire harness connector is either attached to the handlebars where it can be seen or will be inside the headlight pod where it cannot be seen.
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2014–2020 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS 5. Install four screws to front cover. Tighten until fully seated. 1. If you do not plan to use a plow, reinstall winch cover. 2. Install front bumper cover with four fasteners. Tighten until fully seated. 6.
2013–2021 SPORTSMAN 850/1000 MODELS 4. Close front rack and attach two rubber latches. 1. Connect all red positive wires to the positive battery terminal. Connect all black negative wires to the negative battery terminal. Torque to specification. TORQUE Battery Bolt: 60 in-lbs (6 N·m) 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Winch will not operate. Contactor not receiving power. Turn vehicle key ON. Connections between components not in Check connections. Connect wired proper order. handlebar switch connection from vehicle main wire harness directly to contactor to make sure a direct connection will operate the winch.
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Winch operates in one Defective or stuck contactor. Tap contactor to loosen contacts. direction only. Repair or replace contactor. Defective switch assembly. Replace switch assembly. Replace winch assembly. Defective brake assembly. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION REFERENCE GUIDE Instr 26-3200; 26-3210 Rev 01 2020-11 Page 16 of 17...
Peripheral products such as engines, electric motors, and actuators may carry an original manufacturer’s warranty. Most hardware is general in nature and is easily obtained locally. Be sure to replace with minimum metric class 8.8 specification. Kolpin Outdoors, Inc. Telephone: (763)-478-5800 Toll Free: (877)-956-5746 Fax Number: (800)-245-7569 www.kolpin.com...
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