Rev. A, p. 1 of 13 INSTALLATION & OWNER S MANUAL Polaris Ranger (2009-) Straight UTV Steel Plow with Vehicle Mount Kit 6 Wide Snow Plow (p/n: 1POLSP) (fits the 500 H.O., 700 & 800 HD & XP) The contents of this envelope are the property of the owner. Be sure to leave with the owner when installation is complete. APPROXIMATE INSTALLATION TIME: 2 to 3 HOURS IMPORTANT: Please read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. Installation of any item is easier if the vehicle is clean and free of debris. NOTE: It is highly recommended that you purchase a synthetic winch rope from your winch manufacturer for use with winch activated snow plows. While the steel cable can be used, the synthetic rope is better suited for plow lifting as binding and stretching of the cable is less likely to occur. Do not attempt to install or operate this plow until you read and understand all warnings and instructions in this manual or on the plow. Failure to read all warnings and instructions could lead to serious injury or death. Shown installed on 2009 Polaris Ranger XP ADDED WEIGHT Curtis Cabs, blades and general accessories add additional weight to the base vehicle. All Curtis accessory weights are listed in product brochures. Deduct the accessory's total weight from the vehicle's rated capacity and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity including driver and passenger. 2/17/2010
p. 2 of 13 BEFORE YOU START NEVER ALWAYS OPERATIONAL NOTES: Operate the plow near pets or other people Leave the vehicle running and unattended with plow attached Plow or carry plow at high speeds Clean or perform maintenance with plow raised Clean or service with plow in tripped condition Dislodge an obstruction with any part of body Transport or plow with lockdown tabs unlocked Familiarize yourself with the area to be plowed Verify that the plow is attached securely Travel at reduced speed with plow attached Regularly inspect and maintain all components HELPFUL REMINDERS: A. Leave all fasteners loose until instructed to tighten them. B. Read and understand all instructions before beginning. C. Check carton contents prior to beginning installation. D. Work in an organized area large enough to fit vehicle and plow. E. Have the required tools ready to speed up the installation time. F. Have a helper available to help move heavy parts and assemblies. MAINTAINANCE NOTES: Check and tighten all fasteners in the plow assembly and vehicle mounting after initial use and every 5 hours of use thereafter. After every 10 hours of use, lubricate all pivot bolts, pins, lockdown tabs, and any other moving parts in the plow assembly with all-season grease. Tools Required: Set of standard and metric sockets Set of standard and metric open end wrenches One 3/8 Drive Ratchet Allen Wrench Set Pliers Wire Cutters and Crimpers One Phillips Head Screwdriver Tape Measure
p. 3 of 13 1. Plow Mount Installation 1.1 Per fig. 1.1, remove the three bolts from the lower front factory metal bumper guard. There are seven 8mm hex head bolts. Save these bolts for reinstallation in step 1.3. 1.2 Locate five 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 long hex head bolts and five 3/8 flat washers from the plow mount hardware bag. Per fig 1.2, install the bolts with washers under the heads down through the main vehicle frame as shown. 1.3 Locate the plow mount, five 3/8-16 nyloc nuts, and five 3/8 flat washers in the hardware bag. Notice the plow mount hole locations in fig. 1.3. The five rear holes match up to the five bolts installed in step 1.2 and the three front holes with the bolt holes noted in fig. 1.1. 1.4 Per fig. 1.4, install the plow mount using the five nyloc nuts with washers and three bolts. Begin installing the five nyloc nuts and washers loosely to the previously installed bolts in the rear set of holes. Then install the three bolts in the front set of holes. The bumper guard may need to be pushed toward the rear to properly align holes in mount, bumper guard and vehicle frame. Tighten the front three bolts first and then the rear five nuts. Remove these 3 bolts Fig. 1.1 Bumper Guard Bolt Removal Install these 5 bolts Fig. 1.2 Frame Bolt Locations 5 rear bolt holes 3 front bolt holes Fig. 1.4 Fully Installed Plow Mount Fig. 1.3 Plow Mount
p. 4 of 13 2. Limit Switch Installation 2.1 Locate the limit switch bracket (a), hardware (b), limit switch (c), and wire harness (d) per fig 2.1. The limit switch electronically stops the plow blade from over-lifting. When the plow is lifted, the winch cable will travel upward until it touches the limit switch arm, stopping the winch from pulling any further. a b c 2.2 Orient the limit switch bracket as shown in fig. 2.2. Loosely mount the switch to the bracket as shown using two #4-40 x 1 socket head cap screws and Nylock nuts. Use a washer under the head of the bolt. Do not tighten the assembly this step will be completed later in the installation (step 11.4 on page 13). Uncoil the wire harness and attach the spade connectors to the terminal posts on the switch as shown. The middle terminal is not used. Note: connection order is unimportant. 2.3 Remove the fairlead roller nut shown in fig. 2.3. Install the limit switch assembly to the fairlead mount using the existing fairlead roller bolt and nut. While tightening the nut, be certain to hold the limit switch bracket so that the limit switch arm remains parallel to the front of the vehicle. d Fig. 2.1 Limit Switch Assembly Bolt heads and washers installed on this side. Fig. 2.2 Assembled Limit Switch Fairlead Roller Nut Replace Fig. 2.3 Limit Switch Mounted on Fairlead Bracket
p. 5 of 13 2. Limit Switch Installation (cont d) 2.4 Per fig. 2.4, run the limit switch wire harness behind the bumper to the winch control solenoid. (Note: the location of the winch solenoid may vary greatly depending on winch installation. Use careful discretion while running the wire harness to the solenoid. Be certain to keep harness away from any moving parts or components that generate heat. Use cable ties along the way to keep harness away from potential hazards.) 2.5 Consult your winch manual for a wiring schematic. Find the wires that run to the remote winch control ( the in and out switch that operates the winch). Determine which wire controls the in direction of the winch (many manufacturers use a green wire for the in direction this installation manual assumes your winch in control wire is green). See fig. 2.5. Winch Solenoid Limit Switch Harness Fig. 2.4 Wire Routed to Winch Solenoid 2.6 Disconnect the green remote winch control wire from the solenoid wire as shown in fig 2.5. Examine the bullet connectors on the green wires if they re not the same size as the connectors on the limit switch harness, then new bullet connectors must be installed. Bullet connectors that match the limit switch harness are included with the limit switch hardware kit. Cut the male bullet connector off the green wire connected to the winch solenoid. Strip the wire and install the correct size male bullet connector. Cut the female bullet connector off the green wire connected to the remote winch control. Strip the wire and install the correct size female bullet connector. 2.7 Per fig 2.7, connect the female bullet on the green wire from the remote winch control to the male bullet on the limit switch harness. Connect the male bullet attached to the green solenoid wire to the female bullet on the limit switch harness. 2.8. Test the limit switch. (Be careful! it may be helpful to have one person operate the winch remote and another person activate the limit switch). Unwind a few coils of cable from the winch using the remote out button. Press the winch in button to retract cable. While retracting the cable, flex the spring stick on the limit switch. The winch will not start until you release the spring stick. Green (winch in ) Wire Fig. 2.5 Location of in Winch Control Wire Connect Green Wires to Limit Switch Harness Wires 2.9. The plow mount portion of the installation is now complete. Next you will assemble the moldboard, trip-frame, and A-frame. Fig. 2.7 Limit Switch Wired Correctly to Solenoid
p. 6 of 13 3. Trip-frame to Moldboard Assembly 3.1. Per fig 3.1, locate the steel moldboard, trip frame, two 1/2-13 x 2 bolts, four 1/2 flat washers and two 1/2-13 Nylock locking nuts. Apply all-season grease to the mating surfaces on the trip frame and moldboard rib. As shown, line up the mounting hole in the trip frame with the mounting hole on the moldboard rib (near the bottom). Install into the mounting holes a 1/2-13 x 2 bolt as shown. Install a 1/2-13 Nylock nut on the back side of the bold. Repeat installation of hardware for the right side, orienting the bolt head to face away from the center of the moldboard. Tighten the Nylock nuts until nearly all thread slack is removed from the assembly while allowing the trip-frame to rotate freely. 4. Trip Spring Installation Moldboard rib Steel Moldboard Trip Frame Fig. 3.1 Trip-Frame to Moldboard Assembly 4.1 Per figure 4.1, locate the two trip springs, two eyelet bolts, two 3/8-16 hex nuts, two 3/8-16 Nylock hex nuts, and four 3/8 washers. Install a 3/8 hex nut (not Nylock) followed by a 3/8 washer onto each eyebolt. Thread the nut approximately 3/4 of the way down the length of the eyebolt and allow the washer to rest on top of the nut. 4.2 Note: Trip frame is shown an exaggerated distance away from moldboard to clarify trip spring placement. Per Fig 4.2, hook one end of the trip spring through the lower trip spring mount. Hook the eyebolt on the other end of the spring and insert the threaded section up through the hole in the upper spring mount. Install a 3/8 washer, then a 3/8 Nylock hex nut on the eyebolt. Repeat above for the second trip spring. 4.3 Set the spring tension by tightening the Nylock nut until a sheet of paper can slide between two coils on the spring. Be sure to set tension evenly in both springs. Tighten the previously installed 3/8 hex nut on the eyebolt against the bottom of the upper spring mount to lock the eyebolt into position. Fig. 4.1 Trip Springs and Hardware Upper Spring Mounts Lower Spring Mounts Fig. 4.2 Trip Spring Installation
p. 7 of 13 5. A-Frame Installation 5.1 Per fig 5.1, locate the A-frame, blade angle handle, handle spring, one 1/2-20 x 3.5 hex head bolt, one 1/2-20 conical locking hex nut (note: fine threads), and two 1/2 washers. Apply all-season grease to the top and bottom surface of the A-frame around and in the 1/2 bolt hole. Grease should extend about an inch away from the center of the hole. A-frame Apply grease here 5.2 Per fig. 5.2, slide the A-Frame into the trip frame pocket, aligning the 1/2 bolt holes on both assemblies. Install the 1/2-20 x 3.5 hex head bolt with a 1/2 washer under the head of the bolt and under the lock nut. Tighten until nearly all slack is removed from the bolt while the A-frame is allowed to rotate freely in the trip frame pocket. Fig. 5.1 A-Frame and Hardware Blade angle handle Install 1/2-20 x 3.5 bolt Fig. 5.2 Install A-Frame into Trip Frame Pocket
p. 8 of 13 5. A-Frame Installation (cont d) 5.3 Install the blade angle handle. For easiest installation, be certain A-frame is oriented as in fig 5.3, with the trip frame blade angle slot aligned with the A- frame angle slot in the center position. Orient the blade angle handle so that the spring and handle point away from the moldboard, per fig. 5.3. 5.4 Per figs. 5.3 and 5.4, slide blade angle handle and spring into blade angle slot, being certain to capture lower A-frame plate between the angle handle roll pins. 5.5 Per fig 5.5, with a pair of pliers stretch the handle spring away from moldboard and engage the spring hook into the retaining slot of the upper A-frame plate. 5.6 To rotate blade to any of the four possible angled positions, pull the handle towards the moldboard (away from the front of the vehicle) until the handle clears the uppermost blade angle slot. Rotate the plow into the desired position and release the handle. Be certain the blade angle handle is re-engaged in the uppermost slot. Wiggle the moldboard to test engagement of the handle. Lower A-frame plate sits between these roll-pins Blade angle slots. Align slots in center position. Fig. 5.3 Blade angle handle oriented correctly Upper roll pin on top of lower A-frame Lower A- frame plate Fig. 5.4 Blade angle handle Spring retaining slot Upper A- frame plate Fig. 5.5 Blade angle handle installed
p. 9 of 13 6. Chain/Winch Shackle Installation 6.1 Locate the winch hook shackle per figure 6.1 6.2 Insert the clevis pin on the winch hook shackle into the lifting hole on the trip frame. Close the shackle by threading the clevis pin into the threads on the opposite side of the shackle. Fig. 6.1 Winch Hook Shackle Lifting Hole Trip Frame Fig. 6.2 Shackle installed on Trip Frame 7. Blade Marker Installation 7.1 Per fig. 7.1, locate the blade marker kit. 7.2 Per fig 7.2, find the blade marker mounting holes on upper portion of the moldboard. Align the holes on the blade marker with the holes on the upper corner of the moldboard. Install two 5/16 hex head bolts and two Nylock hex nuts supplied in the blade marker kit. Use a 5/16 washer under the head of the bolt. Repeat step 7.2 to install the blade marker on the opposite side of the moldboard. Fig. 7.1 Blade Marker Kit Fig. 7.2 Blade Marker Installation
p. 10 of 13 11. Operation of Quick-Attach Handle 11.1 The A-frame handle serves two purposes when operated: a) it provides a comfortable grip area to lift the plow into position for mounting, and b) it rotates the lower mount hook into the open position. Per figure 11.1, rotate the secondary locking tabs into the up position, which is 90 degree rotated from the closed position (please see figure 11.3.1, which shows secondary tab in closed position ) Place your hand on the A-frame handle as shown. Push the A-frame handle towards the ground, compressing the rubber spacers. This will remove pressure from the main lock down tabs and allow them to rotate freely. Rotate the main lockdown tabs towards the center of the A-frame. 11.2 Per figure 11.2, lift the handle until the lower mount hooks are fully opened. The plow can easily be moved into position with the A-frame handle fully opened. Secondary locking tab in UP Position Rotate main tab towards center of A-frame Push handle towards ground 11.3 Per figure 11.3, lift the plow with the A-frame handle and engage the upper mount hooks on the plow mount installed on the vehicle. Push the A-frame handle towards the ground to close the lower hooks. Apply slight downward pressure to the handle and rotate the main and secondary lockdown tabs into the closed position (away from center of A-Frame), shown in figure 11.3.1. WARNING If lock tabs are not fully latched (4 tabs), the plow can become detached from the vehicle during operation, causing injury or death. Fig. 11.1 A-Frame Handle Operation Hooks fully opened Fully engage all 4 lock tabs each time the plow is attached to the vehicle. Engage the main lock tab (horizontal) on each side, then engage the secondary lock tabs (vertical). Fig. 11.2 A-Frame Handle Fully Opened 11.4 Attach the winch / chain hook onto the shackle previously installed on the trip frame (see fig. 9.2 on pg. 11). Plow Mount on Vehicle Main tab in fully closed position Secondary tab in closed position Fig. 11.3 Mount Bar on Vehicle Fig. 11.3.1 Tab Shown Fully Closed
p. 11 of 13 9. Final Plow Setup 9.1 Per figure 9.1, adjust the spring perch on the coil over shocks to their highest (stiffest) setting. Please follow your vehicle owner s manual for adjustment procedures. 9.2 Attach the plow to your vehicle. Please refer to page 10 for plow attachment procedure. 9.3 Fully angle the plow blade to the right (passenger s side) using the blade angle selector on the plow A-frame. Spring Perch at Highest Setting 9.4 Tighten the limit switch bolts so that the limit switch is centered in the bracket slots, per fig. 9.4. 9.5 NOTE: Please refer to your winch owner s manual for proper winch operation. Very carefully lift the plow with your winch remote until the limit switch stops the plow. Per fig 9.5, measure the distance from the cutting edge to the ground. This distance should be roughly 4 to 6 inches. If you d like the plow to lift higher or lower, raise or lower the limit switch in the slots until the switch stops the plow at the desired height. 9.6 The plow is ready for use. Keep your vehicle speed to no greater than 5 mph. You should always plow in low gear to prevent damage to your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle s owner manual for 4 wheel drive operation. Always perform scheduled maintenance on your vehicle and plow to ensure proper operation. Fig. 9.1 Shocks Set to Stiffest Setting Switch Centered in Bracket Fig. 9.4 Limit Switch Centered in Slots Measure distance between cutting edge and ground. Fig. 9.5 Lifted Plow Blade Ground Clearance
p. 12 of 13 Polaris Ranger XP/HD (2009-) Plow Mount Service Parts PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 1 Polaris Ranger Plow Mount 8SV-POLRPMA-B5 1 2 Polaris Ranger Limit Switch Bracket 8SV-POLRLSB-B5 1 3 Limit Switch ULS-SWITCH 1 4 Limit Switch Wire Harness ULS-WH 1 5 Limit Switch Hardware Kit UTPULS-HWK 1 6 Polaris Ranger Plow Mount Hardware Kit POLRPMA-HWK 1
p. 13 of 13 Straight UTV Steel Plow Service Parts PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 1 Cutting Edge (Steel) KAF25-039E 1 2 Steel Moldboard Assembly 8SV-USMB-B5 1 3 Blade Marker Kit (sold as a pair, not separately) 1TBP37 1 4 Skid Shoe (sold separately, not as a pair) KAF25-039S 2 5 Trip Spring (sold separately, not as a pair) KAF25-039SP 2 6 Hardware Kit KM4P-HWK 1 7 Trip Frame 8SV-UTPTF-B5 1 8 A-Frame Body 8SV-AFB-B5 1 9 A-Frame Lock Down Tab (Left) 8SV-AFLDT1L-B5 1 10 A-Frame Handle 8SV-AFHN-03 1 11 A-Frame Lock Down Tab (Right) 8SV-AFLDT1R-B5 1 12 Secondary Latch 8SV-AFLDT2-B5 2 13 Angle Latch Bracket 8SV-KAF19A-B5 1 14 Angle Latch Spring KAF25-039P6 1 15 Angle Latch Handle 8SV-KAF10-B5 1