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WARN INDUSTRIES

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70557A2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLOW MOUNTING KIT

Part Number:

 

 70558

 

WARNING

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ys 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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injury.

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Across any sharp edges.

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Through or near moving parts.

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Near parts that become hot.

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ys insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.

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ys install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.

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ys insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.

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ys operate the vehicle at a walking speed with the blade installed. Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even with blade up.

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ys plow cautiously, impact with hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go out of control.

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ys perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related hardware.

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ys drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain. Driving at speeds that cause the plow to bounce while in the up position can

cause the winch to back-drive, causing the plow to work its way down. This may result in the plow impacting a stationary object
and cause damage to the vehicle and operator injury or death.

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ys be aware that the purpose of the j-bolt is to break the connection between the plow and the winch, to prevent serious

damage to the ATV if the plow is raised too high. The plow blade will drop suddenly if the j-bolt breaks, so always be sure there
are no bystanders when you raise and lower the plow.

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INJURY HAZARD

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

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.

Application: 2006+ Kawasaki 750 Brute Force 4x4i

2006+ Kawasaki 650 Brute Force 4x4i

Summary of Contents for 70558

Page 1: ...w Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a ays ys ys ys ys perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism fasteners cable and related hardware Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a ays ys ys ys ys replace all worn or damaged parts before operating Ne Ne Ne Ne Nev v v v ver er er er er operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a ays ys ys ys ys drive slowly over bumpy a...

Page 2: ...ys take time to fully read and understand the installation and Operations Guide included with this product Never operate this product if you are under 16 years of age Never operate this product when under the influence of drugs alcohol or medications Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly Notice Equipment Damage Always refer to the Installation and Specification Guide supplied in ...

Page 3: ...en the front two skid plate bolts and remove the skid plate from the vehicle 2 Place the plow mount A1 on the skid plate Figure 2 3 Center the plow mount A1 and place it as shown Figure 3 Mark the four hole locations from the plow mount onto the skid plate Figure 2 Figure 3 Remove Skid Plate Skid Plate A1 A1 Holes ...

Page 4: ...Figure 4 5 Reattach the skid plate to the vehicle Place the supplied u bolts B1 around the tubes and through the drilled holes in the skid plate Figure 5 6 Fasten the plow mount to the vehicle with the u bolts flat washers B2 and lock nuts B3 Figure 6 Align the plow mount with the bike Trim the skid plate holes if necessary Tighten the u bolts to 10lb ft 14 N m ...

Page 5: ...mount as shown in figures 8 9 10 Place the mount 21 8 from the tube notches Mark the plow mount holes on the skid plate 11 Drill the marked holes in the skid plate using a 3 8 diameter drill 12 Mount the skid plate on the vehicle as directed in the skid plate installation instructions 13 Refer to steps 5 6 for plow mount attachment with the exception that the flat washers will not be used on the r...

Page 6: ...A Parts List Ref Part Description Qty A1 62845 J bolt Bracket 1 B1 35391 1 4 dia J bolt 2 B2 1320 1 4 dia flat washer 2 B3 6725 1 4 dia nylock nut 2 C1 1827 3 8 dia x 1 long bolt 1 C2 11524 3 8 flat washer 1 C3 6779 3 8 nylock nut 1 C1 C2 B1 B2 B3 C3 A1 WINCH AND LOWERING PLOW INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 7: ...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 AT...

Page 8: ...se Inspect all nuts and bolts on the plow plow mount and related hardware prior to each use Tighten all nuts and bolts that appear to be loose Stripped fractured or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced immediately Check all cables prior to use Replace cables that are worn or frayed Check all moving and rotating parts Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely ...

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