Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical Installation guide

Brand: Western

Model: IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical

Type: Installation guide

Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical

The Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical is a powerful and versatile snowplow system designed for use with UTVs. It features a heavy-duty construction and a variety of features that make it ideal for clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks, and other areas.

The plow is equipped with a 60-inch blade that is made of durable steel. The blade is angled to provide maximum snow-clearing efficiency, and it can be adjusted to different angles to suit the specific needs of the user.

The plow also features a hydraulic lift system that makes it easy to raise and lower the blade. The lift system is powered by a 12-volt electric motor, and it can lift the blade to a height of 24 inches.

Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical

Lit. No. 72981, Rev. 03 1 December 15, 2021

Battery

Vehicle Control Harness

2A Fuse

4-Pin Connectors

Vehicle Battery Cable

To Snowplow Control.

To Switched

Accessory.

RED

BLK

RED

8" Cable

200A Fuse

and Holder

UTV Electrical Installation Instructions

1. Before beginning this installation, disconnect the

battery cables from the vehicle battery.

2. Route the vehicle battery cable from the front

of the vehicle to the battery location. Keep the

vehicle battery cable away from any hot, sharp, or

moving parts.

NOTE: Do not connect the vehicle battery cable to

the battery at this time.

3. Remove fuse holder cover. Remove the fuse

holder nuts and lock washers. Install a 200A fuse

into the fuse holder.

4. Attach one end of the supplied 8" cable to the fuse

holder so that the ring terminal is on top of the

fuse. Replace the lock washer and nut and hand

tighten.

5. Attach the red lead from the vehicle battery

cable to the second fuse holder terminal, placing

the cable ring terminal on top of the fuse lead.

Replace the lock washer and nut and hand

tighten.

6. Torque the fuse holder nuts to 106–159 in-lb and

snap the fuse holder cover into place.

7. Route the 8" cable from the fuse holder to the

POSITIVE (+) battery terminal. Do not connect at

this time.

8. Route the vehicle control harness into the UTV

cab where the control will be installed.

9. Connect the vehicle control harness and vehicle

battery cable at the four pin connectors as shown

in the diagram below.

10. Locate an accessory wire controlled by the ignition

switch. Acceptable accessory wires show +12V

when the ignition switch is ON, and 0V when the

ignition is OFF.

NOTE: Some UTVs have switched accessory

circuits that stay live if an electrical load is

sensed. Conﬁ rm that the switched accessory

wire shows 0V when the ignition is OFF and the

snowplow is attached.

11. Route the red wire from the vehicle control

harness to this accessory wire and trim any

excess length.

12. Follow the Recommended Splicing Procedure

on the next page to splice the red wire into the

switched accessory wire using the supplied

parallel splices and heatshrink tubing.

13. Attach the 8" cable from the fuse holder and the

UTV positive battery cable to the existing UTV

POSITIVE (+) battery post.

14. Attach the vehicle battery cable black wire and the

UTV negative battery cable to the existing UTV

NEGATIVE (–) battery post.

15. Secure the vehicle battery cable with the supplied

cable ties.

INSTALLING THE VEHICLE BATTERY CABLE AND CONTROL HARNESSES

UTV ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Lit. No. 72981, Rev. 03 2 December 15, 2021

The company reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when

so altered without reference to illustrations or speciﬁ cations used. This equipment manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer may require or

recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. The company oﬀ ers a limited warranty for

all snowplows and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information.

Printed in U.S.A.

9. Check circuits for continuity.

10. Cover the splice with heatshrink tubing. The tubing

should extend beyond the splice on both sides.

11. Using a hot air source, starting in the center and

working to either side, apply heat until the tubing

recovers and glue can be seen around the edges.

Allow the tubing to cool before handling.

NOTE: The splices supplied will accommodate

18-gauge wires as shown. For larger-gauge wires,

cut the wire, strip the ends 3/8" to 1/2" and twist

together. Apply solder to the splice and cover with

heatshrink tubing.

RECOMMENDED SPLICING PROCEDURE

1. Locate the wire to be spliced into.

2. Cut the wire at least 1-1/2" from any other splice,

connector, or terminal. If wires are covered by

tubing or braid, remove enough of it to achieve the

minimum clearance required.

3. Strip away 5/16" of the insulation from the ends of

the wires to be spliced.

4. Slide two wires into one end of the supplied

parallel splice.

5. Place a piece of heatshrink tubing (3/16" x 1-1/4")

over the remaining wire to be spliced. Cut the

tubing into 1-1/4" lengths if required.

6. Insert the wire into the open end of the splice and

crimp using an appropriate crimp tool. One or

two crimps may be necessary to ensure a good

connection. No wire strands should be visible

outside of the splice.

7. Preheat a soldering tool for at least one minute to

help promote even solder ﬂ ow.

8. Apply heat to the splice. Avoid heating too close to

the insulation. Apply solder to the wires, using just

enough solder to produce an even ﬂ ow through

the splice. Use rosin core solder ONLY. Do not

use acid core solder.

NOTE: Avoid using an excessive amount of solder,

as it can result in wicking. Wicking occurs when

solder travels up the wire core. This may cause

the wire to become stiﬀ or brittle, which could

lead to a broken or open circuit.

Crimp and solder each splice.

Red Wire From

Vehicle Control

Harness

Ignition Switched

Accessory Wire

Splicing Procedure

Butt Splice

5/16"

Insert wires into splice.

Ignition Switched

Accessory Wire

Cover the splice with heatshrink tubing.

Using a hot air source, apply heat until tubing

recovers and glue can be seen around the

edges. Allow tubing to cool before handling.

Heatshrink Tubing

Glue

Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical Installation guide

Brand: Western

Model: IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical

Type: Installation guide

Western IMPACT UTV Plow Electrical

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