Kolpin Outdoors 25-3410 Installation and operating instructions

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WINCH MOUNT KIT
FOR POLARIS SPORTSMAN / ACE
P/N 25-3410
ASSEMBLY / OWNERS MANUAL
Application
WINCH KIT NO. 25-9
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.
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 e ceed 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 Bracket Weldment, Sportsman ATV -
24He Flange Bolts, Zinc Plated, M8-1.25 25mm LG -
31Instruction 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:
• 13mm Socke
• T27 Torx (Spor sman)
• T40 Torx (ACE)
• Do no use impac ools o ins all hardware
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME: 15 minu es
Note: If any hardware is missing, do not return to the store. Call us to help, Toll Free
1-877-956-5746.
Installation instructions include vehicle preparation, accessory installation and vehicle reassembly
provided for 2021 Sportsman 450/570 models, 2014-2020 Sportsman 450/570 models, 2013-2021
Sportsman 850/1000 models and Polaris ACE models. Proceed with installation procedures that
best fit your model.
Mount bracket (item #1) has pre-drilled holes for mounting
Kolpin contactor (provided with winch kit) onto top-right
side or backside of bracket as shown in images below
and to the right.
2013-2021 Sportsman 850 / 1000
2021 Sportsman 450 / 570
2014-2020 Sportsman 450 570

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SPORTSMAN PREPARATION (General):
1. Shift vehicle transmission into “PARK”. Turn key to
“OFF” position and remove from vehicle.
2. Remove accessory front brush guard from vehicle, if
equipped.
3. Detach the rubber latch on both sides and open front
rack as shown. (See illustration 1-1).
2021 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS:
4. Remove and keep nut from black (negative) battery
cable and disconnect negative battery cable. Move
boot off red (positive) battery cable. Remove and keep
nut from red (positive) battery cable and disconnect
positive battery cable. (See illustration 1-2).
5. Remove and keep four screws from lower front bumper
cover as shown. Remove lower front bumper cover.
(See illustration 1-3).
6. Remove and discard two push pin rivets from panel on
front bumper cover as shown. Remove and discard
panel. (See illustration 1-4).
Ill. 1-1
Ill. 1-2
Rubber
Latch
Ill. 1-3
Front
Rack
Front
Cover
WARNING
ALWAYS disconnect black negative (-) cable from
battery FIRST. Failure to do so will result in high
current electrical arc, and may result in battery
e plosion if tool touches grounded frame. Death or
serious injury may occur.
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Ill. 1-4
Rivets
Screws
Panel

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2014-2020 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS:
7. Remove and keep rubber seal. (See illustration 1-5).
8. Remove and keep four screws from front cover as shown. (See
illustration 1-6).
9. Lift front cover upwards slowly to disengage tabs on cover from
slots as shown. (See illustration 1-7).
10. Remove and keep nut from black (negative) battery cable and
disconnect negative battery cable. Move boot off red (positive)
battery cable. Remove and keep nut from red (positive) battery
cable and disconnect positive battery cable. (See illustration
1-8).
11. Remove and keep four lower front bumper cover screws. (See
illustration 1-9).
12. Remove winch cover from lower front bumper cover. You can
keep it removed or trim as marked. (See illustration 1-10).
Note, before installing winch kit, add or replace proper
fluid to your vehicle’s front gear case as required in the
service manual. This process will be difficult to do after
the winch is installed.
Ill. 1-5
Ill. 1-6
Ill. 1-7
Rubber
Seal
Front
Cover
WARNING
ALWAYS disconnect black negative (-) cable from battery
FIRST. Failure to do so will result in high current electrical arc,
and may result in battery e plosion if tool touches grounded
frame. Death or serious injury may occur.
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Ill. 1-8
Slots
Screws
Front
Cover
Ill. 1-9
Ill. 1-10
Screws
Lower
Cover
Winch
Cover

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2013-2021 SPORTSMAN 850/1000 MODELS:
13. Turn two latches and lift out storage bin. (See illustration 1-11).
14. Fold up ends of battery cover to access battery bolts as shown.
(See illustration 1-12).
15. Disconnect black (negative) and red (positive) cables from
battery. (See illustration 1-13).
16. Remove and keep four bolts from lower front bumper cover.
(See illustration 1-14).
17. Remove and discard two push pin rivets from winch cover.
Remove and discard winch cover as shown. (See illustration
1-15).
Note, before installing winch kit, add or replace
proper fluid to your vehicle’s front gear case as required in
the service manual. This process will be difficult to do
after the winch is installed.
Ill. 1-11
Ill. 1-12
Ill. 1-13
WARNING
ALWAYS disconnect black negative (-) cable from battery
FIRST. Failure to do so will result in high current electrical arc,
and may result in battery e plosion if tool touches grounded
frame. Death or serious injury may occur.
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!
Ill. 1-14
Ill. 1-15

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ACE MODELS:
18. Remove front grille guard from vehicle by removing
four bolts as shown. (See illustration 1-16). Note,
OE hardware will be needed to reinstall front
grille guard.
WINCH ASSEMBLY:
19. Install the roller fairlead and winch to the winch
mounting bracket (item #1) as shown. Use the
hardware included in the winch kit for this step.
Tighten to specification. (See illustrations 1-17 and
1-18).
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Ill. 1-16
Ill. 1-17
Ill. 1-18
Roller, locknuts, washers
and bolts not included. Use
hardware included with
winch kit.

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2014 SPMN 570 Ins all Winch o Moun :
20. For 2014 Sportsman 570 models: To gain clearance
access for installation of wiring, the winch motor
should be located on the left side of the vehicle as
shown. The winch motor electric terminal studs will
clear the bumper frame. Position the winch inside
the winch mount as previously shown in illustrations
1-17 and 1-18. Use hardware supplied with winch
kit to secure to bracket. Tighten to specification.
(See illustration 1-19).
2015-2020 SPMN 450/570 Ins all Winch o
Moun :
21. For 2015 - 2020 Sportsman 450/570 models: To
gain clearance access for installation of wiring, the
winch motor should be located on the left side of the
vehicle as shown. The winch motor electric terminal
studs will clear the bumper frame. Position the
winch inside the winch mount as previously shown
in illustrations 1-17 and 1-18. Use hardware
supplied with winch to fasten to bracket. Tighten to
specification. (See illustrations 1-20 and 1-21).
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Ill. 1-19
Winch
Motor
Bumper
Frame
Ill. 1-20
Ill. 1-21
Winch
Motor
Bumper
Frame
Winch
Motor
Bumper
Frame
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

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Winch Cable Wrap on Spool Drum:
22. The winch cable or rope should be wrapped around
spool drum as shown. Spooling the cable as shown
will prolong cable life and enhance winch
performance.(See illustration 1-22).
WINCH ACCESSORY INSTALLATION:
23. Install the winch mount assembly into the vehicle as shown.
Use the screws (item #2) included in the mount kit for this
step. Tighten to specification. (See illustration 1-23).
24. On models with strut front suspension, use front set of holes
for mounting winch.
25. Connect the hook to cable or rope by using hardware
included in winch kit.
8MM FASTENER TORQUE:
17 ft-lbs. (23 N-m)
Ill. 1-22
Winch Cable
Ill. 1-23
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SPORTSMAN REASSEMBLY (General):
26. Using the winch kit instructions, route and connect the
electrical cables and components for the winch system.
27. Make sure there are no e posed wires or terminals. Tightly
bind all loose wires and attach away from moving parts and
heat sources.
2021 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS:
28. Connect all red (positive) wires to the positive battery
terminal. Connect all black (negative) wires to the negative
battery terminal. Tighten to specification. (See illustration 1-
24).
Note, put the winch wire through the opening in the
electrical boot that covers the main vehicle power wire.
29. Put front bumper cover onto vehicle and identify area to be
trimmed on both sides of bumper cover. (See illustration
1-25).
30. Cut along marked lines.
31. Install front bumper cover with four fasteners. Tighten until
fully seated. (See illustration 1-26).
32. Close front rack and attach two rubber latches.
33. Install accessory front brush guard, if equipped.
34. With key in ON position, test winch for proper operation.
WARNING
When BOTH battery cables are disconnected
ALWAYS connect AND tighten red positive (+)
battery cable FIRST. Failure to comply will result in
high current electrical arc that may result in battery
e plosion, if tool touches grounded frame. Death or
serious injury may occur.
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Ill. 1-24
BATTERY BOLT TORQUE:
60 in-lbs. (6 N-m)
Ill. 1-25
Ill. 1-26
Ill. 1-27

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2014-2020 SPORTSMAN 450/570 MODELS:
35. If you do not plan to use a plow, reinstall winch cover.
36. Install front bumper cover with four fasteners. Tighten until
fully seated. (See illustration 1-28).
37. Connect all red positive wires to the positive battery termi-
nal. Connect all black negative wires to the negative battery
terminal. Torque to specification.
38. Lower front cover down slowly to engage tabs on cover into
slots. (See illustration 1-29).
39. Install four screws to front cover. Tighten until fully seated.
(See illustration 1-30).
40. Install rubber seal. (See illustration 1-31).
41. Close front rack and attach two rubber latches. (See
illustration 1-32).
42. Install accessory front brush guard, if equipped.
43. With vehicle key in ON position, test winch for proper
operation.
Ill. 1-28
BATTERY BOLT TORQUE:
60 in-lbs. (6 N-m)
Winch
Cover
Front
Cover
Ill. 1-29
Front
Cover
Slots
Ill. 1-31
Ill. 1-30
Rubber
Seal
Screws
Front
Cover
Ill. 1-32

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ACE Models Reassembly:
50. Reinstall lower OEM hardware in the locations (C)
shown on each side of vehicle. (See illustration 1-36).
Note, front grille lower guard will not be reinstalled.
Bolts
(C)
2013-2021 SPORTSMAN 850/1000 MODELS:
44. Connect all red positive wires to the positive battery
terminal. Connect all black negative wires to the negative
battery terminal. Torque to specification. (See illustration
1-33).
45. Install front storage bin and attach two fasteners. (See
illustration 1-34).
46. Install front bumper cover with four fasteners. Tighten until
fully seated. (See illustration 1-35).
47. Close front rack and attach two rubber latches. (See
illustration 1-32).
48. Install accessory front brush guard, if equipped.
49. With vehicle key in ON position, test winch for proper
operation.
Ill. 1-33
BATTERY BOLT TORQUE:
60 in-lbs. (6 N-m)
Ill. 1-34
Ill. 1-35
Ill. 1-36

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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 e amination 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.
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 plow 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 Ou doors, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: (877)-956-5746
Fax Number: (800)-245-7569
www.kolpin.com
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