Owners manual
WARN® INDUSTRIES PAGE 14 83138A1
OPERATOR’S GUIDE
This bucket conversion kit has been designed to convert a WARN ProVantage plow into a light duty bucket or
scoop. The maximum capacity of this bucket is 200 lb. (91 Kg). The actual capacity limit may be lower depend-
ing on the vehicle that this product is used on and the equipment that has been installed on it. Below is a table
of common materials that may be moved with this bucket and the estimated volume that can be carried in the
bucket.
Vehicle handling will be affected by the weight of the bucket and the material in it. It is very important that the
vehicle be operated at a walking speed when the bucket is installed. Operating the vehicle faster than walking
speed can damage the bucket, winch used to lift the bucket, and the vehicle.
Preparing the Vehicle for Work
After the bucket is properly installed on the vehicle it is almost ready for work. Be sure that the operator has
read and understands all the warnings in this instruction and the Basic Guide to Winching. Be sure to inspect
the bucket, winch rope, and termination strap prior to use. Replace any parts that are worn or damaged before
using the bucket.
A counter balance is highly recommended to off-set the weight that will be in the bucket. Be sure to select a
counter balance weight that can be secured to the rear rack or the vehicle so that it will not move during use of
the vehicle. Sand bags are recommended as they are an economical weight that will lay at on the rack and can
be easily removed.
See section “Vehicle” on page 20.
Be sure to read the Basic Guide to Plowing and the Basic Guide to Winching prior to using the bucket. Think
through what you are going to do before starting work.
Loading the Bucket
Always plan to lift small loads with the bucket the rst few times it is used. This will allow the operator to get the
“Feel” for how the vehicle will behave with material in the bucket. Gradually increase the size of the load and do
not exceed the specied capacity.
Lower the bucket to the ground or slightly off the ground and begin driving forward. Drive the vehicle at a walk-
ing speed (less than 5 mph) into the pile of material to be moved. Allow the vehicle to come to a stop in the ma-
terial. Activate the winch to lift the bucket with material in it.
MATERIAL Lb per cubic foot Maximum Bucket Load
Bark Dust, Wood refuse 15 Full
Sawdust 17 Full
Compost 24 Full
Garbage 30 Full
Snow - Compacted 30 Full
Earth - Average 99 Less than Half
Gravel - Average 111 Less than Half
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
Never attempt to move or “blade” material with
the bucket in the open or dumping position. This
will damage the bucket and plow assembly.