Warn 88700 Installation Instructions Manual

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©2012 Warn Industries, Inc.WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc. 1 88783A3WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: 1-503-722-3000Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122International Sales/Customer Service: 1-503-722-3008International Fax: 1-503-722-3005INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPRO-PIVOTPart Number: 88700Application: WARN PLOW PUSH TUBE 92100, 78100G E N E R A L S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N SW A R N I N GIMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDFailure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death• Always Read the Plow Operator’s Manual, the Winch Operator’s Manual and all warning labels before operating.• Always be aware of flammable situations. Drilling, grinding, arcing connections can be potential ignition sources for poorly ventilated areas with flammable gases and/or othercombustibles.• Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.• Never lean over battery while making connections.• Never route electrical cables:o Across any sharp edges.o Through or near moving parts.o Near parts that become hot.• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.• Always install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.• Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place; edges may be sharp.• Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.• Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.• Always operate the vehicle at a walking speed with the blade installed. Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even with blade up.• Always plow cautiously, impact with hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go out of control.• Never operate the vehicle on slopes greater than 10 degrees with the plow installed.• Never stand or ride on the plow.• Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related hardware.• Always replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.• Never operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts.• Always 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 towork its way down. This may result in the plow impacting a stationary object and cause damage to the vehicle and operator injury or death.• Always drive at speeds such that the plow does not bounce and be aware of the plow position while driving at all times.• Always 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. Theplow blade will drop suddenly if the j-bolt breaks, so always be sure there are no bystanders when you raise and lower the plow.• Never raise the top of the plow above the headlights of the ATV, as it may damage the vehicle and plow.• Always replace a deformed or broken j-bolt with the spare j-bolt included in the kit.• Always wear a helmet and appropriate clothing when operating the ATV.• Always disconnect power connector from Pro-Pivot when manually adjusting as described in step 5 of section VII.Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we haveprovided installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This informationalerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazardsassociated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ ANDUNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THISPRODUCT.This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injuryor 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. CAUTIONsignals 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 generalinformation worthy of special attention.