Kolpin Outdoors 25-1080 Installation and operating instructions

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WINCH MOUNT KIT
FOR HONDA RANCHER
P/N 25-1080
ASSEMBLY / OWNERS MANUAL
Application
WINCH KI NO. 25-9xxx
Before you begin, please read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are
accounted for. he following instructions contain details required to install and service the contents
of this kit.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased the most durable accessory component in the industry. Our accessories work great all year
round! With proper care and maintenance, your Kolpin accessory will last for years to come! Please read and understand all assembly
instructions, notices and warnings before assembling and using your Kolpin accessory.
Follow hese guidelines o ensure a successful and sa isfac ory ins alla ion:
Read, understand this manual before beginning installation
Periodically check for wear and tightness of all fasteners.
Replace or re-torque fasteners as necessary.
SAFETY & GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Kolpin accessories are designed with your safety in mind.
In order to protect you and your vehicle, certain parts of the accessory and/or hardware may be designed to collapse or break when
the equipment is over-stressed.
Kolpin winch mount kits are designed to be compatible with Kolpin and Cycle Country winches along with many others, but may not
be compatible with some winches. Kolpin winch mount kits have design features that benefit snow plow applications.
! DANGER ! ! WARNING ! ! CAUTION !
To avoid personal injury or damage o your vehicle:
Read and understand all notices for:
Caution
Warning
Danger
Follow instructions for your vehicle, winch, winch mount and other items used in combination with this product.
Do not winch unsecured loads at any time.
Disconnect battery during winch installation or service to prevent electrical hazards.
Do not lift loads overhead.
Do not exceed the load capacity of the winch.
Always wear gloves when handling wire winch cable.
Do not use your winch or winch mount for towing.
Do not shock load the winch, cable or winch mount.
Keep fingers, hands and loose clothing away from roller fairlead and winch cable drum when in use.

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Ki Con en s:
I em Q y Par Descrip ion Par Number
11Winch Mount Plate -
21Roller Fairlead Mount Plate -
36Round U-Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 30mm x 50mm -
414 Locknut, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 -
54Flat Washer, Zinc Plated, M8 -
62Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 25mm LG -
71Instruction Guide (not shown) -

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Your Kolpin accessory is exclusively designed for
your vehicle
• Please read and unders and all ins ruc ions
• Verify all par s and ools are accoun ed for
• To ensure a sa isfac ory ins alla ion, follow all s eps
correc ly and in he sequence described
• Keep hese ins ruc ions for fu ure reference or for
informa ional reques s
• To facili a e ins alla ion, make sure ha your vehicle
is clean and free of debris
• All direc ions referring o righ and lef are when he
rider is si ing on he machine
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Basic Me ric wrench and socke se
• Pliers
• Hand Torque Wrench
• Do no use impac ools o ins all hardware
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME: 30 minu es
Note: Additional time may be required to accommodate other installed accessories.
Note: If any hardware is missing, do not return to the store. Call us to help, oll Free
1-877-956-5746.
SPARE KITS Hardware ki
P/N CYC5810
I em Descrip ion
3Round U-Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 30mm x 50mm 6x
4Locknut, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 14x
5Flat Washer, Zinc Plated, M8 4x
6Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 25mm LG 2x
THIS WINCH MOUNTING KIT CAN BE USED TO MOUNT EITHER A KOLPIN 1500/2500 WINCH OR A WARN
2000/2500 WINCH.
Please Note: he cable hook, roller fairlead, and some mounting hardware are included with the winch kit.
KOLPIN – 1500 WINCH MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the two M8 X 25mm bolts (item #6), mount the winch to the winch mount plate. Be sure that when the winch is
mounted to the A V the winch motor is on the LEFT side of the machine. GO O INS RUC ION #1.
KOLPIN - 2500 WINCH MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the four bolts PROVIDED WI H HE KOLPIN WINCH, the winch can be mounted to the winch mount plate.
Be sure that when the winch is mounted to the A V, the winch motor is to the RIGHT side of the machine.
GO O INS RUC ION #1.
WARN 2000/2500 WINCH MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the four bolts PROVIDED WI H HE WARN WINCH, the winch can be mounted to the winch mount plate.
Be sure that when the winch is mounted to the A V, the winch motor is to the RIGHT side of the machine.
GO O INS RUC ION #1.

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Moun Ins alla ion:
1. Shift vehicle transmission into
NUE RAL or apply the vehicle
PARKING BRAKE. urn ignition key to
OFF position and remove from ignition
switch. Disconnect black negative (-)
cable from battery.
2. Carefully slide the winch mount plate
(item #1) up behind headlights of A V.
Set the mount plate on the two main
frame tubes as shown. Secure and
fasten the mount plate to frame using
four u-bolts (item #3) and locknuts (item
#4). (See illustration 1-1).
3. Attach the roller fairlead mount plate
(item #2) to the vertical front bumper
tubes, just above the front brush guard
with two u-bolts (item #4). Fasten u-bolt
threads with flat washer (item #5) and locknuts (item #4) as
shown. (See illustration 1-2).
4. Using the hardware supplied with the winch kit, mount the winch
assembly onto the winch mount plate (item #1). he roller
fairlead adapter plate supplied with the winch kit will not be used
in this application.
5. ighten M8 fasteners to specification.
6. Feed the winch cable end thru the mount
plate (item #2) and then thru the roller fairlead
(supplied with winch kit). Using fasteners
supplied with winch kit, attach the roller to the
mount plate as shown. (See illustration 1-2).
7. ighten M8 fasteners to specification.
8. Connect the hook to cable or rope by using
hardware included in winch kit.
Winch Wiring and Connec ions:
9. Using the winch kit instructions, route and
connect the electrical cables and components
for the winch system.
10. Secure all harnesses using cable ties (provided with winch kit) to
prevent contact with hot components, sharp edges or moving
parts.
11. Reconnect black negative (-) cable to battery.
Ill. 1-1
Ill. 1-2
Main Frame
ube
Supplied
with winch
Front Bumper
ube
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

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One Year Limi ed Warran y
For the period of one (1) year from the purchase date, Kolpin will replace for the original purchaser,
free of charge, any part or parts found upon examination by Kolpin to be defective in material,
workmanship, or both.
All transportation costs incurred submitting product to Kolpin for warranty consideration must be
borne by the purchaser. If Kolpin determines that the product must be returned to the factory for
credit, please call 1-877-956-5746 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and
shipping instructions.
his warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse,
improper maintenance, normal wear, or other causes beyond the manufacturer’s control. In order to
protect you and your A V, certain parts of the accessory system and/or hardware are designed to
fail when the equipment is over-stressed. Parts that are lost due to loosening and improper mainte-
nance are not covered under warranty. his warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation labor
fees of the plow system and related components.
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 Ou doors, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: (877)-956-5746
Fax Number: (800)-245-7569
www.kolpin.com
Email: cus omerser[email protected]