Rugged Ridge 4,500 Pound Heavy Duty Winch, ATV/UTV - Manual (Page 9)

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To install the complete kit, you will need to mount the winch, control box,
handlebar mounted Mini-rocker switch and remote socket.
Step 1 - Mount the Winch
(Figure 1)
Consult your ATV/UTV manufacturers owner’s manual for all specific winch
related recommendations, instructions and warnings before installation.
To secure the winch, always use:
• A flat, secure mounting location at least 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) Thick.
• Lock washers.
• Hex head cap screws when using a one-piece winch mount plate.
Note: When using separate winch mount and fairlead plates use hex
head cap screws on the motor side of the base as shown in Figure 1.
• Torque the mounting bolts to 16 N-m (12 lb-ft)
• Attach the clevis hook to the wire rope:
» Put clutch in freespool position.
» Manually feed cable loop through fairlead.
» Attach hook to cable loop and re-engage clutch.