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C. Installation
1.
Attach the J-bolt bracket (A1) to the center hole in
the plow crossmember using a 3/8” dia x 1” long
bolt (C1) as shown in figure 1. The bracket
should be mounted on the blade side of the
crossmember with the side flanges parallel to the
ground. Terminate the bolt with a 3/8” dia flat
washer (C2) and 3/8” dia nylock nut (C3). Tighten
the bolt and nut to a recommended torque of 20
ft-lb (28 N-m).
2.
Run the winch cable over the roller fairlead and
down to the J-bolt bracket (A1). Using a 1/4” dia
J-bolt (B1), hook the loop on the end of the winch
cable and slide the threaded end of the J-bolt
through the round holes in the J-bolt bracket. The
hook end of the J-bolt should slide into the slotted
hole in the J-bolt bracket. Terminate the end of
the J-bolt with a 1/4” dia flat washer (B2) and 1/4”
dia nylock nut (B3). Tighten the nut until the
winch cable is snug inside the J-bolt as shown in
figure 2.
NOTE: Do not remove the winch hook installed on the
end of the winch cable, simply slide it out of
the way.
Figure 1 Installed J-bolt Bracket
C1, C2,
& C3
A1
B1, B2,
& B3
Cable End
Figure 2 J-bolt and Winch Cable
Installation is now complete. Proceed to the next
section entitle Maintenance/Care.
CAUTION
The purpose of the J-bolt is to break the
connection between the plow and ATV when
the plow is subjected to high forces that could
damage the plow or vehicle. The plow will
drop instantly if the J-bolt breaks, so be sure
there are no bystanders when operating the
plow. Instances when the J-bolt might break
are:
•
If the plow is raised too high and stalls.
•
If the operator is trying to lift too much
material with the plow blade.
In general, do not raise the top of the plow
blade above the headlights of the vehicle. If
the plow stalls, stop the winch immediately and
lower the plow. After pushing material with the
plow, backup the ATV prior to raising it. If the
J-bolt breaks, replace it with the spare
hardware found in this kit. Read the Plow
Operators Guide for more information.
