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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI-MOUNT WINCH SYSTEM
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our 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. W
This guide uses N
worthy of special attention.
ARNING 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.
OTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize general information
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always 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.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
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 inspect the quick connect polarity on the cable from the battery AND the cable from the winch.
Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.
Always replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.
Never operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts.
WARNING
INJURY HAZARD
Caution
M
oving Parts Entanglement Hazard
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.
A
lways 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
Always refer to the Installation and Specification Guide, supplied in the winch kit, for all wiring
schematics and specific details on how to wire this WARN product to your vehicle.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
Equipment Damage
t Number: 39116
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PARTS LIST
Part Number Q
3
9309
incl 1 Winch Frame Kit
incl 1 Hitch Pin and Clip
incl 1 Plug, Quick Disconnect
31879 1 Quick Disconnect Cable, Winch
26405 1 Quick Disconnect Cable, 90 inch
ty
1 Hardware, Portable M6
Description
TOOLS REQUIRED
7/16” Wrench (2)
1/4” Drill bit and Drill motor
Correct wrenches for connection to battery termnal
Safety Glasses
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1/4 8 lb. ft..(10.8 N-m)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The WARN Multi-Mount Winch System is to be used only with a WARN Multi-Mount Front Receiver or a
class 3 receiver hitch. When the winch is used at the rear hitch of a vehicle, use a 20’ (p/n 32963) or 24’
(p/n 32966) WARN Quick Connect Power Cable to extend forward to the vehicle battery.
Please read these instructions and all supplied manuals thoroughly before installation and operation of the
winch.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the fairlead by inserting the 7/16 x 1” capscrews and flat washers from the back and the lock
washers and hex nuts from the front. Tighten the hardware to the specified torque and press a plastic
plug over each nut.
2. Place the winch on the Multi-Mount frame and install the 3/8 x 1 1/4” capscrews and lock washers
through the mount into the square nuts inserted into the bottom of the winch drum supports. Tighten
to specified torque.
3. Feed the wire rope through the fairlead and install the hook with pin and cotter pin.
4. Slide the Multi-Mount Winch into the vehicle receiver and secure with the hitch pin and clip.
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QUICK DISCONNECT
YOUR CHOICE
1/4-20 HEX NUT
DRILL TWO 1/4” HOLES
IN THE LOCATION OF
1/4-20 x 1 1/2 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW
1
/4 LOCK WASHER
5.
Mount the long power cable quick disconnect to a suitable location on the vehicle, within reach of
the winch power cable quick disconnect. When routing the cables note the Injury Hazard
Warnings referring to electrical cable routing at the beginning of these instructions.
A plug is furnished to keep the vehicle quick disconnect clean when not in use. The lanyard can be
attached to one of the cables or to a location of your choice.
WARNING: Always inspect the quick connect polarity on the cable from the battery AND the cable
from the winch, before connecting the cables to the battery. Make sure the positive (+) cable exits the
side of the plug marked with a “+” symbol, and the negative (-) ground cable exits the side of the plug
marked with a “-” symbol. The positive cable can be identified by the white stripe and the “+”
symbols printed on the insulation. Some positive cables have red insulation. The ground cable is
black.
W
ARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
F
ailure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always
Always inspect the quick connect polarity on the cable from the battery AND the cable from the winch.
AlwaysAlways
6. Connect red power cable lead to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black lead to the negative
(-) terminal.
7. Upon completion of the installation, check winch for proper operation.
READ THE VEHICLE’S OPERATOR MANUAL, WINCH OPERATOR MANUAL, AND ALL
WA
RNING LABELS PRIOR TO OPERATION OF WINCH.
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WARNING
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DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH. DOUBLE CHECK THAT ALL BOLTS ARE
FAILURE TO SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS ON THE WINCH PLATE, WINCH, AND
F
AIRLEAD CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE
SECURELY TIGHTENED PRIOR TO USE.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE/CARE
1. Inspect all parts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Replace all hardware
that appears rusted or deformed.
2. Inspect all nuts and bolts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Tighten all nuts
that appear to be loose. Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.
3. Check all cables prior to use. Replace cables that look worn or frayed.
4. Check all moving or rotating parts. Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely.
PERFORM REGULAR INSPECTIONS ON THE WINCH, WINCH MOUNT, AND
R
ELATED HARDWARE. NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH WITH DAMAGED OR
MISSING PARTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE VEHICLE
DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
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