Champion Power Equipment 14551 - Manual (Page 10)

Mounting
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Mounting
This CPE 4,500 lb winch is designed with a
bolt pattern that is standard in this class of
winch. Many winch mounting kits are
available that utilize this bolt pattern for the
most popular trucks, SUV’s and ATV’s. If
you cannot find a kit locally, contact CPE
and we will provide you with the name of a
dealer near you.
CAUTION
Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better
and torque to 34 ft. lbs.
1. Insert 2 M10 bolts to the mounting
channel hole and attach the Roller
Fairlead to the mounting channel with
the Nut M10 provided. (see page 11 for
diagram)
2. Insert M8 bolt through M8 lock washer,
M8 flat washer, and mounting channel
to attach each winch leg. Repeat for all
four legs.
3. Disengage the clutch by rotating the
clutch knob to the “Out” position.
Release the wire rope and pull through
the slot in the front of the channel.
4. Attach the clevis hook and hand strap.
5. Connect the battery leads. FOR WINCH
TO FUNCTION PROPERLY: Connect
the red (positive) lead of the solenoid to
the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle’s
12 volt battery. Connect the black
(negative) lead of the solenoid to the
negative (-) terminal of the vehicle’s 12
volt battery.
6. Attach the remote lead to the winch and
test for proper operation.
7. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull
and turn the clutch knob to the “out”
position (Free spooling). Pull out some
cable from the drum, and then turn the
clutch knob to the “In” position to
engage the gears. Press the cable out
button on the switch. If the drum is
turning and releasing more cable then
your connections are accurate. If the
drum is turning and collecting more
cable then reverse the leads on the
motor. Repeat and check rotation.
CAUTION
Battery cables should not be drawn taut. Leave
some slack for cable movement.