Warn 39116 Installation Instructions Manual

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

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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.

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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

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oving Parts Entanglement Hazard

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.

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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.

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t Number: 39116

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PARTS LIST

Part Number Q

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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

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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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