Warn 60174 User manual

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
ATVWINCHACCESSORY
Winch Mount Kit: WARN PN 60174
Application: HONDA 450 ES AND S, 400 FOREMAN
(Willfit 3.0ci)
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we
have provided installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This
information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all
potential hazards associated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury or death. WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words
mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommenda-
tions. CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommen-
dations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize gen-
eral information worthy of special attention.
SEVERE INJURYOR DEATH MAY RESULT IFYOU IGNOREANY OFTHE FOLLOWING:
· Read the Winch Operator Manual, theATV Operator Manual, and all warning labels before operating or
using your ATV winch.
· Always stay clear of moving parts and cables. Keep others away when operating the winch.
· Always inspect the winch mechanism, fasteners, cables, and adjustments before operating. Replace all worn
or damaged parts before operating.
· Always deactivate the winch before leaving theATV unattended.
READ THE WINCH OPERATOR MANUAL BEFORE FREESPOOLINGTHE WINCH ORATTACHING
THE HOOK. BE CAREFULWHEN CUTTINGTHE RUBBERBAND, THE CABLE IS PRESTRESSED
AGAINSTTHE DRUMAND MAY UNWIND QUICKLYAND WITHOUT NOTICE POSSIBLY HARMING
THE OPERATOR.
THE WINCH, WINCH PLATE, AND FAIRLEAD ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY. USE PROPER LIFTING TECH-
NIQUE WHEN LIFTINGTHEASSEMBLY. KEEPTOES AND OTHER EXTREMITIES FROM BEING
UNDERNEATH THE ASSEMBLY IN CASE THE ASSEMBLY IS ACCIDENTLY DROPPED. USE AN-
OTHER PERSONSASSISTANCE IF NEEDED.
FAILURE TO SECURELYTIGHTEN ALL BOLTS ON THE WINCH PLATE, WINCH,AND FAIRLEAD
CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE WHICH MAYRESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGEAND OPERATOR
INJURY OR DEATH. DOUBLE CHECK THATALLBOLTSARE SECURELYTIGHTENED PRIOR TO
USE.
PERFORM REGULAR INSPECTIONS ON THE WINCH, WINCH MOUNT, AND RELATED HARDWARE.
NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH WITH DAMAGED OR MISSINGPARTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING MAY CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGEAND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING

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I. PARTSLIST
Part Number Description Qty
60177 Winch Mounting Plate 1
32629 Fairlead Mounting strap 1
1322 1/4-20 Hex Nut 16
1321 1/4Lock washer 16
65099 1/4-20x11/8U-bolt 4
21446 1/4-20x1U-bolt 4
II.INSTALLATION
1. Unplugwiringharnessforthefrontlightsthatruns
alongtheframetube seeFigure1. This wiringneeds
to be routed to the other side of the support tube.
Whenthemountingplateis placedintopositionmake
surethatthe platedoesnotpinchthewiringharness.
2. Thewinchmustbe attachedtothemounting plate
beforeitisplacedintoposition. Usethe4,5/16-18x
1hexheadcapscrewsandlockwashersthatcame
withthewinch. NOTE: Motorwiresno.1and no.2
shouldbeattachedtothe winch beforeitisplaced
intopositionseefigures4and 5. Do not forgettoput
themotorterminalbootsontothewireswheninstall-
ingthewires ontothemotor.
Figure1
Figure2 Figure 3
UNPLUG
RE-ROUTEWIRING

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II. INSTALLATION CONTINUED
3. Placewinch andmounting plateintoposition ontheframetubesseefigures2 thru5. Attachmounting
platewith4,1/4-20x1u-boltshexnutsandlock washers.
4. Attachtherollerorcasthawsefairleadto thefairleadstrapsupplied inthemountingkit, thefasteners
neededwillbefoundin the winch hardwarepackage,seefigures6and 7. Note: if you areusingacast
hawsefairleadthat camewiththewinch itmaybenecessary toremoveitfromthefairleadplate thatcame
withthewinch,reuse the fastenersthatwhereused,to attachittothefairlead strap.
5. Attachthefairleadstrapwith the rollerorcasthawsefairlead attached tothefrontframetubes see
figures6and7. Attachusing4,1/4-20x11/8U-bolts,hexnuts,andlockwashers.
Figure5
Figure6
Figure4
Figure7