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Drop Kit
Installation
Instruction
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Drop Kit
Installation
Instruction
Safety Precautions - Read Before Installation
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION. Disconnect Plow power cord from
vehicle plug before attempting to install Drop Kit. Failure to do so could result in injury if
Plow Winch should be activated.
ONLY USE SNOWBEAR® CERTIFIED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s
manual for the recommended accessories and/or replacement parts. The use of improper
accessories and/or replacement parts may cause hazards and void applicable warranties.
REMOVE IGNITION KEY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK. In order to prevent others from
starting vehicle or vehicle from moving while Drop Kit is being installed, remove key from
ignition and put vehicle in park or in gear.
RECOMMENDED 2 PERSON INSTALLTION. It is recommended that 2 people perform
this installation as it requires some lifting of heavy objects/assemblies and a need to align
holes to install hardware.
Assembly tool list
Ratcheting Wrench
3/4" Socket (x2)
OR 3/4"Open Ended/Box Wrench (x2)
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Bolts & Nuts
Drop Kit
Installation
Instruction
INSTALLATION:
The SnowBear® Drop Kit is designed to quickly and easily install on your SnowBear® SP115 Plow Assembly.
If installed on your vehicle, the plow assembly does not need to be removed. The 2" Hitch Receiver weldment
can remain while the installation is performed.
Step 1
Remove the 1/2"-13 hex bolts & nuts (4 per side) that fasten the Left Hand and Right Hand Winch Arms to the
Winch Assembly with 3/4" ratcheting wrench/socket(s) and/or open/box end wrench(es).
1/2-13 Hex
2" Hitch Receiver
Weldment
Winch Motor Assembly
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Caution!!
It is recommended that 2 people hold the Winch Arm & A-Frame assembly as it will drop after the bolts
are removed OR Have a means to prop the assemblies up to maintain position.
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Step 2:
Loosen (do not fully remove) 1/2"-13 bolts & nuts that hold the Winch Arms to the Winch Motor Assembly
bracket. This will allow the Winch Arms to disengage the Lower A-Frame Weldment pins. A-Frame Weldment
is free to drop.
Winch Motor Assembly
Bracket
1/2"-13 Hex Bolts & Nuts
Lower A-Frame
Weldment
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Step 3:
Install single Drop Kit Plate as shown in below diagram. Only do one side (Left or Right) only at this time (Left
side shown). Install Drop Kit Plate between Winch Arm & Receiver Weldment with 1/2"-13 x 2" Hex Bolts &
Nuts (as supplied in Hardware Kit) (x4). Fasten hardware completely.
Left
1/2"-13 Hex
Bolts & Nuts
Drop Kit Plate between
Winch Arm & Receiver
Weldment
Step 4:
Install A-Frame Weldment into one of the two lower holes on the Drop Kit Plate on the side installed.
Right
Drop Kit
Plate Holes
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Drop Kit Plate
Drop Kit
Installation
Instruction
Step 5:
Install remaining Drop Kit Plate on pin of A-Frame Weldment in the same hole as on opposite side. Slide Drop
Kit Plate between Winch Arm & Receiver Weldment and install 1/2"-13 x 2" Hex Bolts & Nuts (supplied in
Hardware Kit) and tighten completely. Tighten all hardware at the Winch Motor Assembly.
Winch Arm & Winch
Motor Assy Hardware
1/2"-13 x 2" Hex
Bolts & Nuts
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Drop Kit is installed and ready for use.
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