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REV 00

 

 

RANCHER / FOREMAN / RUBICON        
PREPARATION:

 

1.

 

Shift vehicle transmission into “NUETRAL” and 
set the PARKING BRAKE. Turn key to “OFF” 
position and remove from vehicle.

 

2.

 

Remove the OEM bolts that secure the front half 
of the bottom plastic engine guard. The front half 
of the plastic guard will flex downwards, providing    
access to install winch kit as shown. If more    
access is desired, the entire plastic guard can be 
removed from vehicle. Retain bolts for use during 
reinstallation. (See illustration 1

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1).

 

3.

 

Remove the front bumper tubing from the vehicle 
as shown by removing the eight OEM fasteners 
(two on front rack, two secure plastic center grille 
and four attach frame tubing to vehicle main 
chassis). Retain bolts for use during                
reinstallation. (See illustrations 1

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1, 1

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2 and 1

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3). 

Note, the front bumper shape will vary slightly 
depending on vehicle model.

 

4.

 

Remove the seat and tank cover assembly from 
the vehicle as shown to gain access to route 
winch power cables to battery. Note, the tank 
cover assembly is held into position using body 
panel  locating tabs pressed into rubber       
grommets. Refer to the service manual for extra 
details. (See illustration 1

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4).

 

 

Ill. 1

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1

 

Flex plastic guard

 

Ill. 1

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2

 

Ill. 1

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3

 

  FRONT

 

Bumper 

bolt

 

Ill. 1

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4

 

Rubber 

grommets

 

Front 

bumper 

tubing

 

Summary of Contents for 25-1270

Page 1: ...1270 ASSEMBLY OWNERS MANUAL Application WINCH KIT NO 25 9xxx Before you begin please read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are accounted for The following instructions cont...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...REV 00 Kit Contents Item Qty Part Description Part Number 1 1 Winch Mount Bracket 2 1 Roller Bumper Mount Bracket 3 6 Hex Bolt Zinc Plated M8 1 25 x 20mm 4 2 Locknut Zinc Plated M8 1 25 5 1 Instructi...

Page 4: ...sts 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 Metric wre...

Page 5: ...bumper tubing from the vehicle as shown by removing the eight OEM fasteners two on front rack two secure plastic center grille and four attach frame tubing to vehicle main chassis Retain bolts for us...

Page 6: ...item 3 and M8 locknuts item 4 Using the hardware provided with winch kit install the roller fairlead included with winch kit onto the roller mount bracket See illustrations 1 6 1 7 and 1 8 Note conta...

Page 7: ...the rear upper tabs of winch mount sub assembly into the bumper and temporarily insert M8 bolts item 3 into the holes this will help keep the mounts aligned into the bumper See illustrations 1 9 1 10...

Page 8: ...Install front bumper winch assembly onto the vehicle frame using the longer M8 bolts item 3 for the two upper bumper locations as shown Re install the lower OEM M8 screws and OEM M6 shoulder screws Re...

Page 9: ...cal cables and components for the winch system 15 Secure all harnesses using cable ties provided with winch kit to prevent contact with hot components sharp edges or moving parts 16 Reconnect red posi...

Page 10: ...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 hardwa...

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