Champion Power Equipment 12551 - Manual (Page 9)

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assembling the Winch
This CPE 2500 lb . (1,134 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 trucks,
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 Speed Mount ™
Hitch Adapter channel holes and attach the
roller fairlead to the mounting channel with the
M10 lock washer and M10 nut provided .
Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better
and torque to 34 ft . lbs .
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2 . Turn the winch upside down . Place the
Speed Mount ™ Hitch Adapter on the winch,
making sure the winch is centered in the
middle of the mounting channel .
3 . Thread the M8x25 bolts through the M8
flat and lockers washers, and then thread
through the Speed Mount
™ Hitch Adapter .
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 .
solenoid/Contactor location
Find a location for the solenoid/contactor . It is
recommended that the solenoid/contactor be
mounted close to the battery in a clean, dry
location . Make sure the location chosen allows for
sufficient clearance from all metal components .
Drill mounting holes if required . Once a location
is found, DO NOT install the unit until all wiring
is completed (see wiring section) .
Install the rocker switch
1 . Decide which handlebar the rocker switch will
be mounted on . (The rocker switch is usually
installed on the left handlebar) .
2 . Use a piece of electrical tape (not provided)
around the handlebar to help prevent rotation
of the mount .
3 . Tighten the rocker switch in place . DO NOT
over tighten or tighten/clamp over any hoses
or cables .
4 . Once the rocker switch is mounted, the wires
can be routed back to where the solenoid/
contactor is located .
5 . Make sure the handlebars have full range of
motion and then secure the rocker switch’s
cable with the supplied cable ties .
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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Terminals coming in contact with metal
will cause a direct short, possibly causing
solenoid/contactor and/or battery damage .
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assembling the Winch Cont’d.
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 .
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