Champion Power Equipment 40252 - Manual (Page 9)

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40252 ENGLISH
asseMbly
assembling the Winch
This CPE 4500 lb . (2041 kg) 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
UTVs and ATVs . If you cannot find a kit locally,
contact CPE and we will provide you with the
name of a dealer .
1 . Insert M10x20 bolts through the mounting
channel holes and attach the roller fairlead
to the mounting channel with the M10 lock
washers and M10 nuts provided .
2 . Turn the winch upside down . Place the
mounting channel on the winch, making sure
the winch is centered in the middle of it .
3 . Thread the M8x25 bolts through the M8 flat
and lockers washers, and then thread through
the mounting channel . Tighten the bolts . DO
NOT over tighten .
4 . Turn winch right side up . Disengage the
clutch by moving the Cam Ring to the “Out”
position . Release the wire rope and pull
through the roller fairlead .
5 . Attach the clevis hook to the cable, and then
hand strap to the clevis hook .
The type of vehicle to which the winch and
mounting channel will be applied, will dictate
the type of mounting kit that should be used
(Speed Mount™ Hitch Adapter, Standard
Mounting Channel, or Specialty Mounting Kit) .
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If utilizing a mounting plate, ensure that
the three major sections (motor, drum and
gear housing) are properly aligned . Proper
alignment of the winch will allow for even
distribution of the full rated load .
CaUTIon
Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better
and torque to 34 ft . lbs .
CaUTIon
assembling the Winch Cont’d.
Mounting the remote control
1 . The remote control is usually installed on the
left handlebar .
2 . Use a piece of electrical tape around the
handlebar to help prevent rotation of the
mount on the handlebar . Do NOT tighten over
any hoses or cables .
3 . Once the remote control is mounted you can
route the wires back to the battery and winch .
4 . Make sure the handlebars have full range of
motion and then secure the remote control’s
cable .