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05/17/2024

Winch Installation on RANGER 500 and RANGER 570

Installing a Polaris PRO HD Winch with Rapid Rope Recovery on your RANGER 500 or 570 includes the following steps:

  • Preparation (:53)
  • Removing the driver's seat (1:05)
  • Disconnecting the battery (1:15)
  • Removing the front bumper assembly (2:05)
  • Opening the hood (3:29)
  • Removing the drive shaft cover (3:43)
  • Routing the battery power cables (4:22)
  • Mounting the winch contactor (7:25)
  • Installing cables (8:30)
  • Installation of the winch mounting bracket onto the front bumper assembly (11:18)
  • Installation of the grille and autostop fairlead (12:55)
  • Installation of the winch on the winch mounting bracket (14:28)
  • Installation of the winch hook (16:07)
  • Reinstallation of the front bumper assembly (18:22)
  • Routing cables (20:10)
  • Installation of the control box and wireless remote receiver (23:00)
  • Routing wires (26:03)
  • Inspection of the wiring (29:34)
  • Reinstallation of the drive shaft cover (30:49)
  • Reconnecting the battery (31:30)
  • Reinstallation of the driver's seat (33:05)
  • Closing the hood (33:15)
  • Mounting the wireless remote (33:25)
  • Testing the winch and remote operation (34:05)

For more information about Polaris winches, visit your local Polaris Dealer.
The Polaris PRO HD 4,500-Pound Winch with Rapid Rope Recovery is part number 2882238. Read the installation instructions before installing. 

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