2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 53Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Winch Control The winch control located on the side of the winch gives the operator easy access to switch between ENGAGED and FREESPOOLWhen the winch is ENGAGED, the winch only allows the cable to be pulled IN or released OUT via the mini-rocker switch on the handlebarWhen the winch is FREESPOOL, the winch allows the cable to be pulled out freelyNOTE: The switch on the handlebar does not have to be in the OUT positionLFREESPOOL Splash Guard for Contactor mount Winch Connecting Harness
Right Side Front Fender Locate the Red wire (6 Ga with the yellow crimp cover is located in the rear fender areaThe red wire connects to the battery