I notice in the manual for the warn winch, it states not to get the winch in water. On the Y2K it's mounted quite low. It's imposible not to get it wet. Anyone have any problems regarding this. That is , getting the winch soaked.
.....kodiac...

 

Kodiac I had a 92 big bear that I just recently sold, and I had a warn 2000 that I bought with the machine new. I had run mud and water and the only problem I had was that the protective boot on the bottom wire connection at the winch (can't remember if positive or negative)held water in it and caused corrosion to the terminals. I learned this when my winch quit working. The boot is like a cup ( it holds water and mud) and I recomend either coating with a grease that is electrical friendly on the terminal or making a small hole in the bottom of the boot ( or both) so water will not be held. I also recomend An occasional cleaning of the terminal just to be safe. Hope this helps.

 

I have a 1999 Kodiak with a dealer installed Warn Winch. I have done many deep water crossings were the winch was totally under water for long periods of time. I use the winch all the time, still haven't had a problem with it. Never even concidered it to be a problem untill I read your posting.

1999Kodiak

 

I have a Warn 2000 on my wife's Trailboss, and it's been so covered in mud and grime, that I've had to get after it pretty hard with the pressure washer, and I have yet to have a problem with it.

I think the "warning" is simply a way to get out of replacing one under warranty if it was on a Quad that fell throught the ice and stayed water logged for more than a few hours.

BCC