Warn 70990 Instructions D'installation

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.
not follow recommendations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize
genera l information worthy of special attention.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys Read the Plow Operator's Manual, the Winch Operator's Manual and all warning labels before operating. Alw Alw
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, and other Alw Alw Alw Alw
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.
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye Alw Alw Alw Alw
injury.
Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting. Alw Alw
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys remove jewelry and wear eye protection. Alw Alw
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Nev v v v v er er er er er lean over battery while making connections. Ne Ne Ne Ne
Ne Nev v v v v er r Ne er r er r out out e electrical cables: e electrical cables:
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Across any sharp edges.
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Through or near moving parts.
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Near parts that become hot.
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Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals. Alw Alw Alw
Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions. Alw
Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions. Alw
Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys operate the vehicle at a walking speed with the blade installed. Never exceed 5 mph (8 km/h), even with blade up. Alw
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys plow cautiously, impact with hidden or stationary object may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly or go out of control. Alw Alw Alw Alw
Ne Ne Nev v v v v er er er er er operate the vehicle on slopes greater than 10 degrees with the plow installed.
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Ne Ne Nev v v v v er er er er er stand or ride on the plow. Ne Ne
Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys stay clear of moving parts and joints. Always keep others away when operating or adjusting plow.
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Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related hardware. Alw Alw Alw Alw
Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys replace all worn or damaged parts before operating. Alw Alw
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Ne Ne Nev v v v v er er er er er operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts. Ne Ne
Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys drive slowly over bumpy and rough terrain. Driving at speeds that cause the plow to bounce while in the up position can
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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.
Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys drive at speeds such that the plow does not bounce and be aware of the plow position while driving at all times.
Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys be aware that the purpose of the j-bolt is to break the connection between the plow and the winch, to prevent serious
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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.
Ne Ne Ne Nev v v v v er er er er er raise the top of the plow above the headlights of the ATV, as it may damage the vehicle and plow. Ne
Alw Alw Alw Alw Alwa a a a a ys ys ys ys ys replace a deformed or broken j-bolt with the spare j-bolt included in the kit.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do
INJURY HAZARD
Utility Vehicle Plow Base Kit
WARN Part Number: 70990
Application: Utility Vehicles
WARNING
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