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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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATV Front Plow Mount Kit
Part Number:
79673
Applications:
2006-2009 Honda Rincon 680
2003-2005 Honda Rincon 650
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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eye injury.
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Near parts that become hot.
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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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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.
*Not compatible with 2.5ci and A2000 winches.
