Warn 65400 Installation Instructions Manual

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided
installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information alerts you to potential
hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazards associated with this product,
you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury or death.
WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize genera l information
worthy of special attention
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
· Read the Plow Operator Manual, the Vehicle's Operator Manual, and all warning labels before operating or
using your ATV plow.
· Always operate ATV at a walking speed with the blade installed. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) even with the
blade up.
· Always plow cautiously, impact with a hidden or stationary object may cause the ATV to stop suddenly or go
out of control.
· Never operate the ATV on slopes greater than 10° with the plow installed.
· Never stand or ride on the plow.
· Always stay clear of moving parts and joints. Keep others away when operating or adjusting plow.
· Always inspect the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable, and adjustments before operating. Replace all worn or
damaged parts before operating.
· Always lower the plow to the down position before leaving the ATV unattended.
DRILL THROUGH ONLY THE SKIDPLATE AND NOTHING ELSE. DRILLING THROUGH ANY COMPONENT ON
THE ATV OTHER THAN THE SKIDPLATE CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN ULTIMATELY
LEAD TO OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH.
FAILURE TO TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS SECURELY ON THE PLOW MOUNT CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE
DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH.
DRIVE SLOWLY OVER BUMPY AND ROUGH TERRAIN. DRIVING AT SPEEDS THAT CAUSE THE PLOW TO
BOUNCE WHILE IN THE UP POSITION CAN CAUSE THE WINCH TO BACK-DRIVE CAUSING THE PLOW TO
WORK ITS WAY DOWN. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE PLOW IMPACTING A STATIONARY OBJECT AND CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH. DRIVE AT SPEEDS SUCH THAT THE PLOW
DOES NOT BOUNCE AND BE AWARE OF THE PLOW POSITION WHILE DRIVING AT ALL TIMES.
THE PURPOSE OF THE J-BOLT IS TO BREAK THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PLOW AND THE WINCH TO
PREVENT SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ATV IF THE PLOW IS RAISED TOO HIGH. THE PLOW BLADE WILL DROP
SUDDENLY IF THE J-BOLT BREAKS, SO BE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO BYSTANDERS WHEN YOU RAISE/LOWER
THE PLOW. DO NOT RAISE THE TOP OF THE PLOW ABOVE THE HEADLIGHTS OF THE ATV AS IT IS NOT ONLY
UNNECESSARY, BUT POTENTIALLY DAMAGING TO THE VEHICLE AND PLOW. IF YOU NOTICE DEFORMATION
OF THE J-BOLT, OR THE J-BOLT IS BROKEN, REPLACE IT WITH THE SPARE J-BOLT INCLUDED IN THE KIT.
WARN INDUSTRIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATV PLOW ACCESSORY
Plow Mounting Kit: Warn PN 65400
Application: 2002+ Suzuki Vinson 500
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