Why does my Polaris winch keep going out?
I have the 2500 lb polaris winch on my 500 HO. My winch will go out, but not in. I read on another forum it could be the contactor or the Solenoid. One guy said if he tapped the contactor, his would work for a bit, but stop again.
Where can I find the Polaris winch guide?
The following Winch Guide also can be found in your Owner’s Manual. To learn even more about winches, listen to the Winches 101 episode of the Polaris Podcast. These safety warnings and instructions apply if your vehicle came equipped with a winch or if you choose to add an accessory winch to your vehicle.
How big is a Polaris Sportsman winch kit?
Genuine Polaris Sportsman 450 570 SP X2 HD 2,500 Lb. Winch Kit – 2880432 . Only 6 left in stock – order soon. .
How to re-engage the clutch on a Polaris?
Align the winch cable as close as possible to the winching vehicle’s centerline. Attach the winch cable hook to the anchor point or the stuck vehicle’s frame following instructions in this manual. Re-engage the clutch on the winch. Slowly winch in the slack in the winch cable.
I have the 2500 lb polaris winch on my 500 HO. My winch will go out, but not in. I read on another forum it could be the contactor or the Solenoid. One guy said if he tapped the contactor, his would work for a bit, but stop again.
What kind of rope do I need for my Polaris winch?
Designed to work with any Polaris Pro or HD 2,500 lb. or 3,500 lb. Winch, this rope is great for plowing as synthetic rope is more durable under the frequent short plow cycles. Configured with a pre-woven loop, easily attach to the steel clevis sling hook that is included in all Polaris UTV winches.
How can I test my Polaris winch switch?
You know it is easy to test the switch – just disconnect the switch at the white connector probably somewhere up by the winch and jumper the winch side of the white connector with a piece of wire. If the winch works in both directions then you know the switch is faulty and vise versa. But that tapping of the solenoid sounds awfully suspicious.
Is the winch on a Polaris solenoid good?
If it goes both ways then the winch is good. It may spark a bit but that is okay. If the winch is good then take the wires from the contactor off and wire brush them and make sure they are clean and tight. Dirty and rusted connections are the most common issue.