Kolpin Outdoors 25-3221 Installation and operating instructions

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WINCH MOUNT KIT
FOR POLARIS RANGER
P/N 25-3221
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 th s guid lin s to nsur a succ ssful and satisfactory installation:
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 p rsonal injury or damag to your v hicl :
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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Kit Cont nts:
It m Qty Part D scription Part Numb r
11Winch Mount Bracket -
22Angle Bracket -
36Carriage Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 25mm LG -
44Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M10-1.5 x 35mm LG
56Lock Nut, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 -
61Instruction Guide (not shown) -

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Your Kolpin acc ssory is xclusiv ly d sign d for
your v hicl
• Pl as r ad and und rstand all instructions
• V rify all parts and tools ar account d for
• To nsur a satisfactory installation, follow all st ps
corr ctly and in th s qu nc d scrib d
• K p th s instructions for futur r f r nc or for
informational r qu sts
• To facilitat installation, mak sur that your v hicl
is cl an and fr of d bris
• All dir ctions r f rring to right and l ft ar wh n th
rid r is sitting on th machin
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Basic M tric wr nch and sock t s t
• Torx bit tools
• Pli rs
• Do not us impact tools to install hardwar
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME: 30 minut s
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 Hardwar kit
P/N CYC0017
It m D scription
2Angle Bracket 2x
3Carriage Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 25mm LG 6x
4Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M10-1.5 x 35mm LG 4x
5Lock Nut, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 6x

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Installation Pr p:
1. Shift vehicle transmission into PARK. urn ignition key to
OFF position and remove from ignition switch.
2. Locate the battery. Disconnect black negative (-) cable first,
and then the red positive (+) cable secondly from battery.
Note, be sure to disconnect the negative (-) cable first.
3. Remove the front mesh grille as shown. (See illustration
1-1).
Mount Installation:
4. Remove the six orx head screws that attach the side
shrouds and two plastic push pins that attach to the body.
Retain OEM hardware for reinstall later. (See illustration
1-2).
5. Loosen the front bumper from the vehicle by removing the
three lower bolts as shown. Leave the top two bolts in the
bumper, so the bumper assembly can be rotated up and
out providing access to insert the winch assembly from the
back side. Retain OEM hardware for reinstall later. (See
illustration 1-3).
6. Install angle brackets (item #2) to the bumper assembly
using the M8 bolts (Item # 3) and M8 lock nuts (Item #5) as
supplied in the kit. Do not tighten at this time. (See
illustration 1-4).
7. Using the M8 hardware and universal fairlead adapter
bracket provided in your winch kit, assemble the winch to
the winch mount plate (item #1). Note, the universal fairlead
adapter bracket will fit in between the winch and mount
plate (item #1).
Winch Mounting Options:
8. he Kolpin winch mount 25-3221 has multiple winch mount-
ing options. One common hole pattern is for standard width
winches and the other common hole pattern is for wide
mount winches. (See illustrations 1-5 and 1-6).
Ill. 1-1
Remove
Ill. 1-3
Ill. 1-2
Remove Mesh Grill
Ill. 1-4
Install Angle Brackets
using existing holes

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Mount Installation (Continu d):
9. With assistance from another person, lift the bumper up while the other
positions the winch assembly from the back side onto the side brackets
(item #2). Fasten the assembly into place using the M10 bolts (item #4) as
shown on page 3. (See illustration 1-7).
10. ighten all fasteners to specifications.
11. Using OEM hardware removed in steps 4 and 5, reinstall the front bumper
and body work.
Roll r Fairl ad Mount Installation:
12. Using the M8 hardware provided with winch kit, mount the fairlead
assembly to the universal fairlead adapter bracket as shown. (See
illustration 1-5).
13. ighten M8 fasteners to specification.
Winch Cabl Wrap Installation on Spool Drum:
14. he winch cable or rope should be wrapped around the spool drum so it
comes off the bottom of the winch. Spooling the cable as described will prolong cable life and enhance winch performance.
15. Connect the hook to cable or rope by using hardware included in winch kit.
Winch Wiring and Conn ctions:
16. Using the winch kit instructions, route and connect the electrical cables and components for the winch system.
17. Secure all harnesses
using cable ties
(provided with winch kit)
to prevent contact with
hot components, sharp
edges or moving parts.
18. Reconnect red positive
(+) cable first, the
reconnect black
negative (-) cable to
battery.
19. With the vehicle in the
ON position, check
winch for proper
operation.
20. Retighten all hardware
after 30 minutes of
riding.
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
10MM FASTENER TORQUE:
34 ft. lbs. (46 Nm)
Standard width winch
mounting hole pattern
Ill. 1-5
Ill. 1-6
Wide width winch
mounting hole pattern
Ill. 1-7

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On Y ar Limit d Warranty
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 Outdoors, Inc.
T l phon : (763)-478-5800
Toll Fr : (877)-956-5746
Fax Numb r: (800)-245-7569
www.kolpin.com
Email: custom rs rvic @kolpin.com