How to Wire a Polaris Winch
A Polaris ATV or Ranger will take you places few other vehicles can't. Their light weight and all-wheel-drive capability are suitable for many rugged conditions. Occasionally you will get your vehicle stuck in a deep mud pit and need to get it out yourself. A Polaris winch can assist in this task by providing the pulling power required to rescue the ATV. A winch works by delivering power from an electric motor through a gearing system to a spool of wire.
Things You'll Need
- Wiring kit
- Waterproof switch
- Butt Connectors
- Pliers
- Inline fuse
- Cable ties
- Drill
Instructions
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Drill a hole in the dash of the ATV the size of the switch's diameter. Push the switch into the hole and fasten it from the rear with the nut provided.
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Run the positive wire from the winch to the switch. Connect this wire to one of the switch wires with a butt connector. A butt connector works by placing a stripped wire in each end and compressing with pliers.
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Attach a new section of wire to the other wire coming from the switch with a butt connector. Run this wire in the direction of the battery making sure not to interfere with the vehicle's controls or engine. Attach this wire to the fuse holder with a butt connector.
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Attach the other wire from the fuse holder to the positive terminal on the battery.
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Run the negative wire from the winch to the battery. Fasten this wire to the negative terminal on the battery.
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Wrap all of the connections in electrical tape and fasten the loose wires to the frame of the ATV.
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References
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