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WARN INDUSTRIES

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INJURY HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.

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Always

 use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle.  Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical

wires, and other objects are not punctured or damaged when / if drilling on the vehicle.  Thoroughly inspect
the area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may be
damaged.  Failure to inspect the area to be drilled may result in vehicle damage, electrical shock, fire or
personal injury.

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Always

 wear safety glasses when installing this kit.  A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips.

Flying chips can cause eye injury.

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Always 

use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.

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Always

 remove jewelry and wear eye protection.

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Never

 lean over battery while making connections.

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Never route electrical cables:

Across any sharp edges.
Through or near moving parts.
Near parts that become hot.

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Always

 insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.

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Always

 install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.

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Always 

use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.

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Always

 insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.

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Always

 tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation and operation.

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Always

 perform regular inspections and maintenance on the winch, winch mount and related hardware.

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Never

 operate this 

WARN

 product with damaged or missing parts.

 

WARNING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.5 

WINCH

 MOUNTING KIT

 

Part Number:

 

 79840

Application:

 2005-2008 Honda Recon

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

recommendations.   CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you
do not follow recommendations.

This guide uses 

NOTICE 

to call attention to important mechanical information, and 

Note

: to emphasize

general information worthy of special attention.

Summary of Contents for 79840

Page 1: ...urely per the installation and operation Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on the winch winch mount and related hardware Never operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts WARNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 5 WINCH MOUNTING KIT Part Number 79840 Application 2005 2008 Honda Recon Your safety and the safety of others is very important To help you make informed decisions ...

Page 2: ... t ailure to obser o obser o obser o obser o observ v v v ve these instructions could lead t e these instructions could lead t e these instructions could lead t e these instructions could lead t e these instructions could lead to minor or moderat o minor or moderat o minor or moderat o minor or moderat o minor or moderate injur e injur e injur e injur e injury y y y y Always take time to fully rea...

Page 3: ... Bolt not included B7 2 M8 x 1 25 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt C1 1 Hawse Fairlead not included Figure 1 Figure 2 IV PARTS LIST continued Ref Qty Description D1 2 5 16 18 x 1 1 8 x 1 3 4 U Bolt D2 4 5 16 Flat Washer D3 4 5 16 Lock Washer D4 4 5 16 18 Nut D5 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 x 1 1 4 U Bolt D6 4 1 4 Flat Washer D7 4 1 4 Lock Washer D8 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut E1 1 Winch Mounting Bracket F1 1 1 5ci Winch not included ...

Page 4: ...plate E1 on frame being sure that winch motor is to the left when standing in front of ATV Attach mounting plate E1 to frame using u bolts D1 and D5 1 4 and 5 16 nuts D4 and D8 1 4 and 5 16 lock washers D3 and D7 and 1 4 and 5 16 flat washers D2 and D6 Do not tighten at this time Tighten all 5 16 nuts D4 to torque specifications on page 2 3 This completes winch mounting V WINCH MOUNTING PLATE INST...

Page 5: ...x3 4 socket head bolt B6 and 7 16 14 lock nut B1 See Figure 1 3 Attach assembled fairlead bracket to bolt holes from step 1 using spacers B2 1 4 flat washers B3 1 4 lock washers B4 and M6 1 00x40mm socket head bolts B6 See Figure 7 Note Do not tighten at this time 4 Attach legs of fairlead bracket A1 to skid plate bolt holes using skid plate bolts M8 x 1 25 x 25mm See Figure 8 Firmly tighten all b...

Page 6: ...ing to instructions found in winch kit Proceed to section titled Maintenance Care Figure 9 Completed Assembly READ THE VEHICLE S OPERATOR MANUAL WINCH OPERATOR MANUAL AND ALL WARN ING LABELS PRIOR TO OPERATION OFATV AND WINCH WARNING FAILURE TO SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS ON THE WINCH PLATE WINCH AND FAIRLEAD CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DE...

Page 7: ...ten all nuts that appear to be loose Stripped fractured or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced 3 Check all cables prior to use Replace cables that look worn or frayed 4 Check all moving or rotating parts Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely WARNING PERFORM REGULAR INSPECTIONS ON THE WINCH WINCH MOUNT AND RELATED HARD WARE NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PAR...

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