Kolpin Outdoors 25-5310 Installation and operating instructions

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WINCH MOUNT KIT
FOR YAMAHA VIKING / WOLVERINE / WOLVERINE X2-X4
P/N 25-5310
ASSEMBLY / OWNERS MANUAL
Application
WINCH KIT NO. 25-xxx
Before you begin, please read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are
accounted for. The 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.
Fo ow these guide ines to ensure a successfu and satisfactory insta ation:
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 persona injury or damage to your vehic e:
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 Contents:
Item Qty Part Description Part Number
11Winch Mount Plate -
22Backer Plate Spacer -
32Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M10-1.5 x 30mm LG -
42Locknut, Zinc Plated, M10-1.5 -
61Instruction Guide (not shown) -
54Wide Flat Washer, Zinc Plated, M10 -
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1
4
3
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Your Ko pin accessory is exc usive y designed for
your vehic e
• P ease read and understand a instructions
• Verify a parts and too s are accounted for
• To ensure a satisfactory insta ation, fo ow a steps
correct y and in the sequence described
• Keep these instructions for future reference or for
informationa requests
• To faci itate insta ation, make sure that your vehic e
is c ean and free of debris
• A directions referring to right and eft are when the
rider is sitting on the machine
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Basic Metric wrench and socket set
• Torx Driver Set
• A en Screwdriver set
• P iers
• Torque Wrench
• Do not use impact too s to insta hardware
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME: 18 minutes
Note: If any hardware is missing, do not return to the store. Call us to help,
Toll Free 1-877-56-5746.
Note: This kit includes parts to allow installation on Viking, Wolverine and Wolverine X2-X4 vehicles.
Depending on installation, not all steps may be required and not all parts may be used, please
discard not-used items.
Under cover
guard
Screw
Screw
Ill. 1-1
Insta ation Prep:
1. Shift vehicle transmission into
NUETRAL and set PARKING BRAKE.
Turn ignition key to OFF position and
remove from ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the positive (red) wire and
the negative (black) wire from the
battery.
3. To gain access to install hardware for
winch assembly, detach the under cover
plastic guard from the front bumper.
Remove the four (six for Wolverine
X2-X4) OEM fasteners as shown and
save for re-install later. (See illustration
1-1).
4. Remove the front bumper to gain
access to install winch mount plate (item
#1) into vehicle frame. Save hardware
for re-install later.
Note, removing the
bumper may not be required, but can
help to gain access to make
installation easier.

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Mount P ate Insta ation:
5. Insert the winch mount plate (item #1) in
between the front bumper and vehicle
frame into place as shown. (See
illustrations 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4). Note, insert
in correct direction shown, thru center
of bumper. Your specific vehicle may
not be shown but installation is similar.
6. Note, for Viking and Wolverine
installations, the backer plate spacers
(item #2) will not be used.
7. Install the M10 bolts (item #3) thru a M10
flat washer (item #5) and backer plate (item
#2) at the location shown in the vehicle and
the winch mount plate as shown. Fasten
using with M10 flat washer (item #5) and
locknut (item #4) from backside of frame.
(See illustrations 1-4 and 1-5). Note, do
not tighten at this time.
Ill. 1-2
Ill. 1-3
Ill. 1-4
Mount fits into this
frame opening
Viking/Wolverine shown
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4
1
Viking
mount
Wolverine
mount
Ill. 1-5
Wolverine
X2-X4
shown,
insert item
#2 backer
plate into
frame
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Winch Insta ation:
8. Install the winch to the winch mount plate
and bumper using M8 hardware included
with your winch kit as shown. (See
illustrations 1-6, 1-7 and 1-8). Note, the
front two 8 hex bolts will fit thru the
OE bumper holes, winch plate holes
and into the winch body.
. Tighten all fasteners to specifications.
Ill. 1-6
Ill. 1-7
Underneath bumper view
M8 Hardware
included with
Winch
OEM holes in front bumper
Ill. 1-8
OEM holes in front bumper
& mounting plate
Holes in mount plate
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
10MM FASTENER TORQUE:
34 ft. lbs. (46 Nm)

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Ro er Fair ead Insta ation:
10. Your winch kit should also include a roller fairlead.
Using M8 hardware included in winch kit, mount the
roller on the front of the winch mount plate as shown.
(See illustrations 1- and 1-10).
11. Tighten M8 fasteners to specification.
12. The winch cable or rope should be wrapped around
the spool drum as shown. Spooling the cable as
shown will prolong cable life and enhance winch
performance. (See illustration 1-11).
13. Feed the winch cable through fairlead and connect
the hook to cable or rope by using hardware included
in winch kit.
14. Reinstall bumper and lower front plastic guard.
Winch Wiring and Connections:
15. Using the winch kit instructions, route and connect
the electrical cables and components for the winch
system.
16. Secure all harnesses using cable ties (provided with
winch kit) to prevent contact with hot components,
sharp edges or moving parts.
17. Reconnect black negative (-) cable to battery, then positive cable (+).
18. With the vehicle key in the ON position, check winch for proper operation.
1 . Retighten all hardware after 30 minutes of riding.
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Ill. 1-
Ill. 1-10
Ill. 1-11
Contactor

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One Year Limited 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 1-877-56-5746 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and
shipping instructions.
This 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 ATV, 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. This 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.
Ko pin Outdoors, Inc.
Te ephone: (763)-478-5800
To Free: (877)-956-5746
Fax Number: (800)-245-7569
www.ko pin.com
Emai : customerservice@ko pin.com