C. INSTALLATION
1.
Attach the J-bolt bracket (A1) to the center hole
in the plow crossmember using a 3/8" dia x 1"
long bolt (C1) as shown in figure 1. The bracket
should be mounted on the blade side of the
crossmember with the side flanges parallel to the
ground. Terminate the bolt with a 3/8" dia flat
washer (C2) and 3/8" dia nylock nut (C3).
Tighten the bolt and nut to a recommended torque
of 20 ft-lb (28 N-m).
2.
Run the winch cable over the roller fairlead and
down to the J-bolt bracket (A1). Using a 1/4" dia
J-bolt (B1), hook the loop on the end of the winch
cable and slide the threaded end of the J-bolt
through the round holes in the J-bolt bracket. The
hook end of the J-bolt should slide into the slotted
hole in the J-bolt bracket. Terminate the end of
the J-bolt with a 1/4" dia flat washer (B2) and 1/
4" dia nylock nut (B3). Tighten the nut until the
winch cable is snug inside the J-bolt as shown in
figure 2.
NOTE: Do not remove the winch hook installed on the end
of the winch cable, simply slide it out of the way.
CAUTION
The purpose of the J-bolt is to break the connection
between the plow and ATV when the plow is
subjected to high forces that could damage the plow
or vehicle. The plow will drop instantly if the J-bolt
breaks, so be sure there are no bystanders when
operating the plow. Instances when the J-bolt might
break are:
•
If the plow is raised too high and stalls.
•
If the operator is trying to lift too much material
with the plow blade.
In general, do not raise the top of the plow blade
above the headlights of the vehicle. If the plow
stalls, stop the winch immediately and lower the
plow. After pushing material with the plow, backup
the ATV prior to raising it. If the J-bolt breaks,
replace it with the spare hardware found in this kit.
Read the Plow Operators Guide for more
information.
Installation is now complete. Proceed to the next
section entitle Maintenance/Care.
WARN INDUSTRIES
C1, C2,
& C3
Cable End
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Figure 1 Installed J-bolt Bracket
B1, B2,
& B3
Figure 2 J-bolt and Winch Cable
A1
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