Kolpin Outdoors 25-8810 Installation and operating instructions

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WINCH MOUNT KIT
FOR JOHN DEERE XUV 625-825-855
P/N 25-8810
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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OPERATIN 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 these guidelines to ensure a successful 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 & ENERAL 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.
! DAN ER ! ! WARNIN ! ! CAUTION !
To avoid personal injury or damage to 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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Kit Contents:
Item Qty Part Description Part Number
11Winch Mount Plate -
21Winch Mount Rear Support Bar -
32Carriage Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 60mm LG -
43Flange Hex Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 25mm LG -
57Hex Locknut, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 -
62Carriage Bolt, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 x 20mm LG -
71Instruction Guide (not shown) -

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BEFORE YOU BE IN:
• Your Kolpin accessory is exclusively designed for
your vehicle
• Please read and understand all instructions
• Verify all parts and tools are accounted for
• To ensure a satisfactory installation, follow all steps
correctly and in the sequence described
• Keep these instructions for future reference or for
informational requests
• To facilitate installation, make sure that your vehicle
is clean and free of debris
• All directions referring to right and left are when the
rider is sitting on the machine
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Basic Metric wrench and socket set
• Pliers
• Do not use impact tools to install hardware
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME: 30 minutes
Note: If any hardware is missing, do not return to the store. Call us to help,
Toll Free 1-877-56-5746.
Hardware
included with
winch
Ill. 1-1Winch
(Not included)
#1
Installation Prep:
1. To gain access for easy install, begin by
removing the front bumper, the plastic bumper
guard, and the lower brush guard. Save all
fasteners for re-install later. Note, depending on
vehicle trim, it’s possible to install winch and
mounts without removing the bumper. The
installation fit will be tight.
Winch Assembly:
2. Your winch kit should include a roller fairlead and
hardware. Mount the roller using the hardware
from winch kit to the winch mount plate (item #1)
as shown. Feed the winch cable through the
rollers. Install the winch to the mount plate (item
#1) using the hardware from winch kit. (See
illustration 1-1).
3. Tighten M8 hardware to specification.
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

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Mount winch assembly to frame:
4. Insert rear support bar (item #2) behind the winch
plate from the rear as shown. Use the M8 hex
flange bolt (item #4) and M8 locknuts (item #5) to
attach bar to bumper frame. (See illustrations 1-2,
1-4 and 1-5). Note, do not tighten hardware
completely as it may be necessary to shift
part during the next steps.
5. Insert the winch mount assembly into position on
the bumper as shown. (See illustrations 1-2, 1-3
and 1-5).
Ill. 1-2
#2
Ill. 1-3
#3
#6
#4
#5
Ill. 1-4
Rear back
support bar
#4 & #5

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Mount winch assembly to frame (continued):
6. Fasten the front tabs of winch mount
assembly to bumper using the long
carriage bolt (item #3). Fasten the rear
tabs of the winch mount assembly to rear
support bar using the short carriage bolts
(item #6) as shown. From the bottom-side
of bumper, use the M8 locknuts (item #5)
to secure carriage bolts. (See illustrations
1-2, 1-5 and 1-6).
7. Tighten all M8 hardware to specification.
8. If removed, re-install the front bumper
using the OEM hardware.
. Wire the winch according to your winch
manufacturer’s instructions.
Winch Cable Wrap Installation on Spool Drum:
10. The winch cable or rope should be wrapped around
spool drum, feeding from top. Spooling the cable as
shown will prolong cable life and enhance winch
performance. (See illustration 1-7).
11. Connect the hook to cable or rope by using hardware
included in winch kit.
Ill. 1-5
Ill. 1-7
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
FRONT
#3
#6
Ill. 1-6
#5

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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 system and/or hardware are designed to fail when the
equipment is over-stressed. Parts that are lost due to loosening and improper maintenance 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.
Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: (877)-956-5746
Fax Number: (800)-245-7569
www.kolpin.com
Email: [e-mail]