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.
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.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys Read the Plow Operator's Manual, the Winch Operator's Manual and all warning labels before
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operating.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical
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wires, and other objects are not punctured or damaged when/if drilling on the vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the
area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may be damaged.
Failure to inspect the area to be drilled may result in vehicle damage, electrical shock, fire or personal injury.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys operate the vehicle at a walking speed with the blade installed. Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even
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with blade up.
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys plow cautiously, impact with hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go
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out of control.
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Nev v v v v er er er er er stand or ride on the plow.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related
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hardware.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain. Driving at speeds that cause the plow to bounce while in the
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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.
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys drive at speeds such that the plow does not bounce and be aware of the plow position while driving at
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all times.
Nev v v v v er er er er er raise the top of the plow above the headlights of the ATV, as it may damage the vehicle and plow.
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WARN® INDUSTRIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Polaris Ranger Plow Mounting Kit
WARN Part Number: 81580
Application: 2003-2008 Polaris Ranger 500
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if
WARNING
INJURY HAZARD
2005-2008 Polaris Ranger 700
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