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Specifications

Rated Single 12,000 lb. (5454 kg.) Wire Rope Ø0.375″ X 65′ (Ø9.5mm X 19.8m)
Line Pull Size / Type Nominal strength=14,400 lb
Application Vehicle Recovery / 7X19 Galvanized Steel
For Trucks and SUV’s Aircraft Wire Rope
Motor 12VDC 6 HP Series Wound Battery 12VDC Minimum 650 CCA
Power IN & Battery Cables Min. 3.5 Gauge
Yes
Power OUT Mounting Bolt 10″ x 4.5″ (254mm x 114.3mm)
Duty Cycle Rating 5% (45 sec at Max Rated Load; Pattern
14 min, 15 sec Rest) Mounting Hardware Winch:
Pendant Controller Wired, 12 ft (3.7m) long 4x G8, M12-1.75 X 25mm
Geartrain 3-Stage Planetary
Fairlead:
Gear Ratio 265:1
2x G8, M10-1.50 X 30mm
Freespool Sliding Ring Gear
Brake Auto. Load Holding Solenoid Box:
Drum (Dia. X L) 2.5″ X 8.8″ (64mm X 224mm) 2x G8, ST-M5 X 14mm
Clevis Hook 3/8″, Replaceable with Overall Dimensions 21.25″ X 6.3125″ X 10.125″
Spring‑loaded Safety Latch (L X D X H) (540x160x257mm)
Fairlead Roller with nylon bushings Weight 86.8 lb. (39.4 kg.)
Overload Protection In line Circuit Breaker IP Rating IP 66 - Winch and Controls
Sound Rating 85 dB (resistant to powerful water jets,
except remote control switch)
Winch Certification CE

Layer Rated Line Pull Wire Rope Capacity

1 12000 lb. (5443 kg.) 16′ (4.9m)

2 9550 lb. (4332 kg.) 36′ (11m)

3 8000 lb. (3629 kg.) 61′ (18.6m)

First Layer of Wire Rope Performance

Line Pull lb. (kg.) Line Speed fpm (mpm) Amp Draw (@ 12V)
0(0) 16.4 (5) 85
3000(1361) 9.75 (3) 137
1 6000(2722) 7.5 (3.3) 191
9000(4082) 5.76 (1.76) 249
12000 (5443) 4.88 (1.49) 300

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 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Symbol Property or Statement Symbol Property or Statement

Do not use winch in
Wear heavy-duty, cut- and

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overwind orientation.
abrasion‑resistant leather gloves.
(Wire rope enters/exits at the top.)

Use winch only in

Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses. underwind orientation.
(Wire rope enters/exits at the bottom.)

Cut or sever hazard. VDC Volts Direct Current

Roller entanglement hazard. A Amperes

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Hot surface burn hazard. CCA Cold Cranking Amperes

Fire hazard. HP Horsepower

Caustic chemical (acid) hazard. fpm Feet Per Minute

Explosion hazard. mpm Meters Per Minute

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Do not loop the wire rope around

object and hook onto itself. RPM Revolutions Per Minute

Do not place finger(s) through hook. International Protection rating

Fingers may be caught and get
pulled into fairlead or drum.
IP Classifies the degrees of protection provided
against the intrusion of solid objects,
dust, accidental contact, and water.

Pull hook using strap only.

G8 Grade 8
A fastener strength rating.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed on pages 4 to 7 may
result in fire, serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution
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are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Installation Precautions

1. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, 7. Ventilate area well before and while working
as they can be caught in moving parts. on battery. Explosive invisible hydrogen gas
Non‑skid footwear is recommended. can accumulate and then explode when ignited
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. by a spark from the battery connection.

2. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and 8. Only connect to a clean, corrosion free battery.
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heavy‑duty leather work gloves during installation.

9. Do not lean over or come in contact with
3. Before installation confirm that area is clear battery while making connections.
of fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires,
gas tanks or any other component which 10. Remove all metal jewelry before
could be damaged during drilling. working near battery.

4. Mounting location and hardware 11. Connect red wire to positive battery terminal
must support winch and load. and black wire to negative battery terminal.

5. Use supplied power cords and wire rope listed 12. Insulate all exposed wiring and
in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer terminals after installation.
cables or link multiple cables together.
13. Install winch and fairlead in underwind
6. Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges orientation, so that the wire rope enters and
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or parts that will move or become hot. exits the winch at the bottom of the drum.
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Operation Precautions

Safety
1. Do not exceed load capacity. Be aware of 13. Use as intended only. Do not lift items
dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may vertically or use for aircraft purposes.
briefly create excess load causing product failure.
14. Prevent entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing
2. Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving
stalls. Verify load is within rated capacity for parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended. Wear
the wire rope layer, see Winch Specifications on restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
page 2.
Make sure the battery is fully charged. 15. Disconnect Pendant Controller before
Use double line rigging whenever possible, working near the Wire Rope, drum, fairlead
see Double Line Rigging on page 11. or load, to prevent accidental starting.

3. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and 16. Inspect before every use; do not use if damaged or
heavy‑duty leather work gloves during operation. parts loose. Examine the winch for structural cracks,
bends, damage, frayed or kinked wire rope, and any
4. Do not disengage clutch under load. other conditions that may affect the safe operation

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Engage clutch before starting. of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor
damage appears. A kink permanently weakens the
5. Keep clear of fairlead when operating. wire rope, even after it is straightened out; kinked
Do not try to guide wire rope. wire rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.
6. Do not place finger(s) through hook. Fingers may 17. Keep wire rope straight to avoid kinking
be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum. the wire rope. The illustrations to the
Use included strap to hold hook instead. right show how a kink forms.
7. Place heavy rag or carpet over wire
rope span 6 feet from hook to help absorb the force a. This illustration shows a kink about
released if the wire rope breaks. (See Figure A.) to form. At this point the winch
should be stopped and the wire
rope should be straightened out
to prevent kinking.

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b. This wire rope is
kinked. It is too
late to reverse the
damage at this point, the
wire rope must be discarded.
It is permanently damaged
and must not be used.
Figure A: Whiplash Dampening Blanket or Rug

8. Stay out of the direct line that the wire

rope is pulling. In case it slips or breaks, c. This is a kinked wire rope that has been
it will “whiplash” along this line. straightened out. Even though it has been
pulled straight, some wires in the wire rope
9. Do not use for lifting or moving people. are stretched, and others are severely bent,
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if not broken. The unstretched wires will

10. Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe take more load and can fail suddenly before
to operate the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of the rope reaches its capacity. This wire
the way of the vehicle and the wire rope must be discarded and not be used.
rope before activating the winch.
A kink permanently weakens the wire rope,
11. Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, even after it is straightened out; kinked wire
to “assist” the winch. rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.

12. Do not use vehicle to pull on the 18. Keep children and bystanders away while operating.
Wire Rope and “assist” the winch. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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 19. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and 30. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles.
use common sense when operating. Do not Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for
use a winch while you are tired or under the a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. should be as close to straight as possible.
A moment of inattention while operating winches
may result in serious personal injury.
15°
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20. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 15°

balance at all times. This enables better control
of the winch in unexpected situations.

21. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow 45°
strap or chain. Do not wrap the wire rope around
the object and hook onto the wire rope itself.
This can cause damage to the object being
pulled, and kink or fray the wire rope.
45°
22. Do not use a Recovery Strap while
winching. They are designed to stretch
Figure B: Roller fairlead Maximum Winching Angles
and can suddenly whip back towards the
operator during a winching operation. 31. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley
23. Secure load after moving.
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(sold separately) and an anchor point directly

NO LOCKING MECHANISM.
in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C,
24. Keep at least 5 full turns of wire rope on to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
drum. The wire rope’s connection to the
drum is not intended to sustain a load,
without the added support from the friction
of at least 5 full turns of wire rope.

25. Wrap wire rope under 500 lb. tension before use.
Otherwise, wire rope may bind during operation.
Figure C: Pulley anchoring
26. Keep clear of wire rope, hook, and load while
winching. Do not step over wire rope.
Do not push sideways against wire rope
under tension; wire rope might break under
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this load and recoil back, striking the

person pushing against it or a bystander.

27. If wire rope begins to get entangled, stop winch

immediately and release wire rope using switch.
32. Broken strands of wire rope will be sharp.
28. Do not submerge winch in water. Wear heavy‑duty work gloves when handling
If winch gets submerged accidentally, it needs the wire rope. Do not slide wire rope
to be immediately disassembled, cleaned, dried through hands, even with gloves on.
and re-lubricated by a qualified technician to
prevent permanent damage from corrosion. 33. Winch motor will be hot during and after use.
Keep clear.
29. Only winch with the winching vehicle′s
transmission in neutral. Winching with a vehicle′s 34. Do not power the hook all the way
transmission in gear or park may damage into the fairlead or winch.
the transmission. A vehicle′s transmission is
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not designed to handle that type of load. 35. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

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Service Precautions

Safety
1. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and 5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the winch.
heavy‑duty leather work gloves during service. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
2. Disconnect power to winch and allow it Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
to cool completely before service.
6. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
3. Use supplied power cords/wire rope or cables lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/ chemicals known to the State of California
longer cables or link multiple cables together. to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
4. Have the winch serviced by a qualified repair person
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the winch is maintained.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 Installation and Setup

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Mounting the Winch

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1. The mounting plate must be rated to

at least the winch’s capacity.

8.58 in. / 218mm

2. Align the winch perpendicular to center line of
the vehicle at the desired location, and mark the
locations of the winch base holes. Compare the
dimensions of the marked holes to Figure D.

3. Before drilling, verify that the installation 6.85 in. / 174mm 8.8 in. / 223.6mm 5.28 in. / 134mm
surface has no hidden components or
structural pieces that will be damaged.
10 in. / 254.6mm 4*Ø0.43 in. / 11mm
NOTE: This winch can generate extreme forces.
Select a location that can withstand the rated
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6.3 in. / 160mm

capacity without damage or weakening. Steel
/ 114mm
4.49 in.
reinforcement plates may be needed or a
certified welder may need to weld on additional
bracing depending on the mounting location.

4. Drill holes appropriate for the hardware 20.94 in. / 532mm

at the marked locations. Figure D: Winch Dimensions
5. Install the winch using the hardware
specified on the specification chart.

Mounting the Solenoid Assembly

1. Place the Solenoid Box in a suitable 3. Verify that the installation surface has no
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place near enough to the winch to allow hidden components or structural pieces
the cables to be routed properly. that will be damaged before drilling.

2. Mark the where the screw holes will be. 4. Drill pilot holes for the mounting screws.

5. Secure in place with mounting screws.

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Wiring

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION

DUE TO SPARKING AT THE BATTERY CONNECTION:

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Unplug the Pendant Connector and disconnect the Battery Cables
before making other wiring connections.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM LEAKING BATTERY ACID:

Do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery.
Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery, in good condition.

1. Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the 4. Attach the Red, Black and Yellow
vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used, Cables to the terminals on the Winch.
to the battery. This route must be secure, out of the The Winch terminals are color-coded.
way of moving parts, road debris, or any possibility
of being damaged by operation or maintenance 5. Attach the Circuit Breaker to the
of the vehicle. For example, you may wish to Positive Terminal on the battery.
route the wires under the vehicle, attaching it to
6. Attach the red Battery Cable to the Circuit Breaker.
the frame using suitable fasteners. Do not attach
the wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft,

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7. Attach the black Battery Cable directly to
emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any other the negative terminal of the battery.
components which may create damage the wiring
through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard. 8. Lift the Socket Cover exposing the
electrical switch connector. Insert the
2. If you drill through the bumper or any part Pendant connector into the Socket.
of the body to route the wires, be sure
to install a rubber grommet in the hole to Note: The attachment of the Motor Cables determines
prevent fraying of the wires at that point. the direction of the Pendant Controller’s button.
After the unit is mounted and powered, check the
3. Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery direction of the Power In and Power Out on the Pendant
and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the Controller button. If you wish to change the direction on
precautions discussed above. See Figure E. the Pendant Controller, disconnect the Battery Cables
Solenoid from the battery, switch the Motor Cable connections on
the Motor Assembly, then reconnect the Battery Cables.

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Black
Box
Red
9. Disconnect the Pendant Controller when not in use.
Black

Red Yellow Cap

Circuit
Breaker
Black Winch
Figure E: Wiring Connections

Preparing the Wire Rope

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1. The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension 3. Recoil the wire rope back into the winch
to be able to support a load without damage. under at least 500 lb. of tension.

2. Uncoil the wire rope, except for 5 full wraps.

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 Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
The instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations encountered
during use. The operator and assistants must carefully plan usage to prevent accidents.
Safety

1. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if 7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow
the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged. strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure G.

2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.

3. Check the Winch’s electrical connections.

All connections must be tight and clean.

4. Put the vehicle’s transmission in Neutral.

5. If the vehicle where the winch is mounted

is not supposed to be moved, engage the
emergency brake and block the wheels
using wheel chocks (sold separately).
Figure G: Using a strap anchor point
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6. To pull out the wire rope, move the Clutch Handle to

the Released position, shown in Figure F, slide the Do not wrap the wire rope around
loop of the Hook Strap over the hook, then pull on the object and hook onto the
the Hook Strap to pull out the wire rope. wire rope itself.
WARNING! Leave at least five full This can damage the object being
turns of wire rope on the drum. pulled, and kink or fray the wire rope.

8. Attachment point must be centered in

loop of hook and the hook’s safety clasp
must be fully closed. See Figure H.
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Figure F: Clutch released Figure H: Correct and incorrect hook attachment

9. Do not use a Recovery Strap while

winching. They are designed to stretch
and can suddenly whip back towards the
operator during a winching operation.
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10. Place a heavy rag or carpet (sold separately) over
the wire rope span, 6 feet from the hook to help Double Line Rigging
absorb the force released if the wire rope breaks.
a. A double line system should be used whenever
possible. It reduces the load on the winch,
allowing it to work longer with less heat buildup.
It reduces load on the winch in two ways:

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• It utilizes the lower layers of wire rope
that have higher capacity, and
• It halves the load on the winch
through pulley action.
b. Connect the wire rope for a double line
system as shown in Figure J below.
Use a pulley block (sold separately) properly
FIGURE A: WHIPLASH DAMPENING rated for the load to be pulled and designed
BLANKET OR RUG to be operated with this winch’s wire rope.
11. Re-engage the clutch by moving the Clutch Handle
to the Engaged position, shown in Figure I.
Stationary
Winching Vehicle
(Chock tires,

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set parking brake,
and leave in neutral)
Load
Carpet

Figure J: Double Line setup

c. Loop the wire rope around the pulley and connect
to another part of the vehicle’s chassis or to
a separate anchor point. Do not anchor the
Wire Rope back to the winch or winch mount.

Note: If anchoring the winching vehicle, only attach

Figure I: Clutch Engaged
the anchor line to the front of the vehicle.
WARNING! Do not allow anyone to stand near If the anchor line is attached to the rear of the vehicle,

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the wire rope, or in line with the wire rope behind the vehicle's frame may be damaged by
the winch while it is under power. If the wire rope the forces exerted by winching.
should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back
towards the winch, causing a hazard for anyone in 12. Attach the Pendant Controller to the Socket
the area. Stand well to the side while winching. on the Solenoid Assembly, see Figure K.

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Figure K: Pendant connection

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 13. Operate the Pendant controls briefly to ensure 16. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
they work properly, see Figure L. If operation is angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley
reversed, the power cables may be connected (sold separately) and an anchor point directly
backwards. Correct any such issue before use. in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C,
to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
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FIGURE C: PULLEY ANCHORING

17. WARNING! Stop the winch and release

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Figure L: Pendant controls tension on the wire rope before moving

the rag or carpet placed on it.
14. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on
the Pendant Controller to retract the wire rope, and 18. Do not continue use of the winch until
winch the item as desired. Do not power the hook the battery is completely run down.
all the way into the fairlead to prevent damage.
19. You may wish to keep the engine running while
15. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles. using this winch, to continually recharge the battery.
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for However, exercise extreme caution when
a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle working around a running vehicle and ONLY
should be as close to straight as possible. operate a vehicle in an outdoor area.

CAUTION: Do not use the winch in a

15° constant duty application, it is designed for
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15° INTERMITTENT USE ONLY. Keep the duration

of the pulling job as short as possible. If the
motor becomes very hot to the touch, stop and
let it cool down for several minutes. Do not pull
45° for more than one minute at or near the rated
load. Do not maintain power to the Winch if
the motor stalls. Double Line Rigging will help
prevent overloading and should be used whenever
practical, see Double Line Rigging on page 11.
45°
20. When finished pulling the load, reverse the direction
FIGURE B: ROLLER FAIRLEAD of the winch just enough to release tension on
MAXIMUM WINCHING ANGLES the Wire Rope so that you can unfasten the
Hook from the load and reel in the Wire Rope.
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Duty Cycle (Duration of Use)
45 seconds winching Avoid damage to the Winch by not winching
for more than the prescribed duty cycle time.
The Duty Cycle defines the amount of time, within
at least a 15 minute period, during which a Winch can
operate at its maximum capacity without overheating.

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14 minutes,
For example, this Winch with a 5% duty cycle at its
15 seconds maximum load must be allowed to rest for at least
of rest 14 minutes, 15 seconds after every 45 seconds of
continuous operation. Failure to carefully observe
duty cycle limitations can easily over‑stress a
Winch contributing to premature Winch failure.

Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained

Setup
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Unplug the Pendant connector and disconnect the Battery Cables before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM WINCH FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

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Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general 2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
condition of the winch. Check for loose hardware, of the winch with clean cloth.
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked
or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, 3. Lubricate the wire rope occasionally with a light oil.
corroded or loose terminals, and any other
4. The winch’s internal mechanism is permanently
condition that may affect its safe operation.
lubricated. Do not open the housing.
Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if
However, if the winch is submerged, it should be
the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
opened, dried, and re-lubricated by a qualified
technician as soon as possible to prevent corrosion.

Wire Rope Replacement

Maintenance

1. Move Clutch Handle to the Released position. CAUTION: Do not replace with inferior Wire Rope.
Only use a wire rope rated to the same rating
2. Extend the Wire Rope to its full length, cited on the specification chart or better.
noting how the existing Wire Rope is
connected to the inside of the drum. 4. Retract Wire Rope onto Wire Rope
drum being careful not to allow kinking.
3. Remove old Wire Rope and attach new assembly. Refer to instructions for tensioning the wire rope
under ″Preparing the Wire Rope on page 9.

5. Test Electric Winch for proper operation.

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 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Motor overheats. 1. Incorrect power cords. 1. Use only supplied power cords.
2. Winch running time too long. 2. Allow winch to cool down periodically.
Motor does 1. Switch Assembly not 1. Insert Switch Assembly all the way into connector.
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not turn on. connected properly.

2. Loose battery cable connections. 2. Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
3. Vehicle battery needs charging. 3. Fully charge battery.
4. Solenoid malfunctioning. 4. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to coil
terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper activation.
5. Defective Switch Assembly. 5. Replace Switch Assembly.
6. Defective motor. 6. Check for voltage at armature port with Switch
pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor.
7. Water has entered motor. 7. Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts
without load until completely dry.
8. Internal damage or wear. 8. Have technician service winch.
Motor runs but Clutch not engaged. Move the Clutch Handle to the Engaged position.
Wire Rope drum If problem persists, a qualified technician
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does not turn. needs to check and repair.

Motor runs 1. Insufficient current or voltage. 1. Battery weak, recharge.
slowly or without Run winch with vehicle motor running.
normal power. 2. Loose or corroded battery 2. Clean, tighten, or replace.
cable connections.
3. Incorrect power cords. 3. Use only supplied power cords.
Motor runs in one 1. Defective or stuck solenoid. 1. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts.
direction only. Repair or replace solenoid.
2. Defective Switch Assembly. 2. Replace Switch Assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing

the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
Operation

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Maintenance

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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 Parts List and Diagram

Part Description Qty Part Description Qty

1 Screw 10 23 Motor 1
2 Lock Washer 10 24 Brake Asm. 1
3 Nylon Bearing 1 25 Front Tie Bar 1

Safety
4 Washer 1 26 Drum Asm. 1
5 Drive Shaft 1 27 Roller Fairlead 1
6 Gear Box Base 1 28 Wire Rope 1
7 Gear Box Tube 1 29 Solenoid Box Asm. 1
8 Clutch Handle Washer 1 30 Solenoid 1
9 Clutch Handle Washer 1 31 Circuit Breaker 1
10 Clutch Handle 1 32 Seal Kit 1
11 Clutch Retaining Bolt 1 33 Pendant Controller 1
12 Tie Bar Washer 4 34 Clevis Hook 1
13 Tie Bar Screw 4 35 Socket Screw M6x12 2
14 Clutch Gear 1 36 Left Pivot 1
15 Gear Carrier Asm. (Output) 1 37 Scroll Wheel 1
16 Washer 1 38 Roller Shaft 1
17 Gear Carrier Asm. (Intermediate) 1 39 Right Pivot 1
18 Gear Carrier Asm. (Input) 1 40 Right Bracket 1

Setup
19 Sun Gear (Input) 1 41 Tension Spring 2
20 Washer 1 42 Rear Tie Bar 1
21 Bearing 1 43 Left Bracket 1
22 Gearbox End Cover 1 44 Washer 2
43

42
41
40 41

35

35
44

37
39
25 36
44 38

Operation
Maintenance

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 Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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