Harbor Freight 61325 Owner S Manual

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Table of Contents

Specifications ............................................. 2

Safety ......................................................... 3

Setup .......................................................... 8

Operation ................................................... 10

Maintenance .............................................. 13

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 15

Warranty .................................................... 16

Specifications

Rated Single Line Pull 9,000 lb. (4082 kg.)

Application Vehicle Recovery /

For Trucks and SUV’s

Motor 12VDC 5.5 HP Series Wound

Power IN &

Power OUT Yes

Duty Cycle Rating 5% (45 sec at Max Rated Load;

14 min, 15 sec Rest)

Pendant Controller Wired, 12 ft (3.7m) long

Geartrain 3-Stage Planetary

Gear Ratio 210:1

Freespool Sliding Ring Gear

Brake Auto. Load Holding

Drum (Dia. X L) 2.5″ X 8.8″ (64mm X 224mm)

Clevis Hook 3/8″, Replaceable with

Spring-loaded Safety Latch

Fairlead Roller with nylon bushings

Overload Protection In line Circuit Breaker

Sound Rating 85 dB

Wire Rope Size / Type Ø0.33″ X 100′ (Ø8.3mm X 30.5m)

Nominal strength=14,000 lb

7X19 Galvanized Steel

Aircraft Wire Rope

Battery 12VDC Minimum 650 CCA

Battery Cables 3.5 gauge, 6′ (1.8m) long

Mounting Bolt Pattern 10″ x 4.5″ (254mm x 114.3mm)

Mounting Hardware Winch:

4x G8, M12-1.75 X 25mm

Fairlead:

2x G8, M10-1.50 X 30mm

Solenoid Box:

2x G8, ST-M5 X 14mm

Overall Dimensions

(L X D X H)

21-5/8″ X 6-3/8″ X 10-1/8″

Weight 81.2 lb. (37 kg.)

IP Rating IP 66 - Winch and Controls

(resistant to powerful water jets,

except remote control switch)

Winch Certification CE

Layer Rated Line Pull Wire Rope Capacity

1 9000 lb. (4082 kg.) 18.2′ (5.5m)

2 7350 lb. (3334 kg.) 40.6′ (12.4m)

3 6170 lb. (2799 kg.) 65′ (19.8m)

4 5340 lb. (2422 kg.) 95′ (28.9m)

5 4750 lb. (2155 kg.) 100′ (30.5m)

First Layer of Wire Rope Performance

1

Line Pull lb. (kg.) Line Speed fpm (mpm) Amp Draw (@ 12V)

0 (0) 19.2 (5.9) 97

2000 (907) 11.5 (3.5) 146

4000 (1814) 9 (2.7) 190

6000 (2722) 7.6 (2.3) 245

8000 (3629) 6.3 (1.9) 305

9000 (4802) 5.7 (1.7) 322

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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.

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

Wear heavy-duty, cut- and

abrasion-resistant leather gloves.

Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses.

Cut or sever hazard.

Roller entanglement hazard.

Hot surface burn hazard.

Fire hazard.

Caustic chemical hazard

from battery acid.

Explosion hazard.

Do not loop the wire rope around

object and hook onto itself.

Do not place finger(s) through hook.

Fingers may be caught and get

pulled into fairlead or drum.

Pull hook using strap only.

Symbol Property or Statement

Do not use winch in

overwind orientation. (Wire rope

enters/exits at the top.)

Use winch only in

underwind orientation. (Wire rope

enters/exits at the bottom.)

VDC Volts Direct Current

AAmperes

CCA Cold Cranking Amperes

HP Horsepower

fpm Feet Per Minute

mpm Meters Per Minute

RPM Revolutions Per Minute

IP

International Protection rating

Classifies the degrees of protection

provided against the intrusion of solid

objects, dust, accidental contact, and water.

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

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,

as they can be caught in moving parts.

Non-skid footwear is recommended.

Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty leather work gloves during installation.

3. Before installation confirm that area is clear

of fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires,

gas tanks or any other component which

could be damaged during drilling.

4. Mounting location and hardware

must support winch and load.

5. Use supplied power cords and wire rope listed

in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer

cables or link multiple cables together.

6. Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges

or parts that will move or become hot.

7. Ventilate area well before and while working

on battery. Explosive invisible hydrogen gas

can accumulate and then explode when ignited

by a spark from the battery connection.

8. Only connect to a clean, corrosion free battery.

9. Do not lean over or come in contact with

battery while making connections.

10. Remove all metal jewelry before

working near battery.

11. Connect red wire to positive battery terminal

and black wire to negative battery terminal.

12. Insulate all exposed wiring and

terminals after installation.

13. Install winch and fairlead in underwind

orientation, so that the wire rope enters and

exits the winch at the bottom of the drum.

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Operation Precautions

1. Do not exceed load capacity. Be aware of

dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may

briefly create excess load causing product failure.

2. Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor

stalls. Verify load is within rated capacity for

the wire rope layer, see Winch Specifications on

page 2.

Make sure the battery is fully charged.

Use double line rigging whenever possible,

see Double Line Rigging on page 11.

3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty leather work gloves during operation.

4. Do not disengage clutch under load.

Engage clutch before starting.

5. Keep clear of fairlead when operating.

Do not try to guide wire rope.

6. Do not place finger(s) through hook. Fingers may

be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum.

Use included strap to hold hook instead.

7. Place heavy rag or carpet over wire

rope span 6 feet from hook to help absorb the force

released if the wire rope breaks. (See Figure A.)

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,

it will “whiplash” along this line.

9. Do not use for lifting or moving people.

10. Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe

to operate the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of

the way of the vehicle and the wire

rope before activating the winch.

11. Do not use the hand crank, if equipped,

to “assist” the winch.

12. Do not use vehicle to pull on the

Wire Rope and “assist” the winch.

13. Use as intended only. Do not lift items

vertically or use for aircraft purposes.

14. Prevent entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving

parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended. Wear

restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

15. Disconnect Pendant Controller before

working near the Wire Rope, drum, fairlead

or load, to prevent accidental starting.

16. Inspect before every use; do not use if damaged or

parts loose. Examine the winch for structural cracks,

bends, damage, frayed or kinked wire rope, and any

other conditions that may affect the safe operation

of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor

damage appears. A kink permanently weakens the

wire rope, even after it is straightened out; kinked

wire rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.

17. Keep wire rope straight to avoid kinking

the wire rope. The illustrations to the

right show how a kink forms.

a. This illustration shows a kink about

to form. At this point the winch

should be stopped and the wire

rope should be straightened out

to prevent kinking.

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.

c. This is a kinked wire rope that has been

straightened out. Even though it has been

pulled straight, some wires in the wire rope

are stretched, and others are severely bent,

if not broken. The unstretched wires will

take more load and can fail suddenly before

the rope reaches its capacity. This wire

rope must be discarded and not be used.

A kink permanently weakens the wire rope,

even after it is straightened out; kinked wire

rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.

18. Keep children and bystanders away while operating.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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19. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating. Do not

use a winch while you are tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating winches

may result in serious personal injury.

20. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control

of the winch in unexpected situations.

21. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow

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.

22. 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.

23. Secure load after moving.

NO LOCKING MECHANISM.

24. Keep at least 5 full turns of wire rope on

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.

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

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.

28. Do not submerge winch in water.

If winch gets submerged accidentally, it needs

to be immediately disassembled, cleaned, dried

and re-lubricated by a qualified technician to

prevent permanent damage from corrosion.

29. Only winch with the winching vehicle′s

transmission in neutral. Winching with a vehicle′s

transmission in gear or park may damage

the transmission. A vehicle′s transmission is

not designed to handle that type of load.

30. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles.

Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for

a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle

should be as close to straight as possible.

45°

45°

15°

15°

Figure B: Roller Fairlead Maximum Winching Angles

31. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an

angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley

(sold separately) and an anchor point directly

in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C,

to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.

Figure C: Pulley Anchoring

32. Broken strands of wire rope will be sharp.

Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling

the wire rope. Do not slide wire rope

through hands, even with gloves on.

33. Winch motor will be hot during and after use.

Keep clear.

34. Do not power the hook all the way

into the fairlead or winch.

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

1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty leather work gloves during service.

2. Disconnect power to winch and allow it

to cool completely before service.

3. Use supplied power cords/wire rope or cables

listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/

longer cables or link multiple cables together.

4. Have the winch serviced by a qualified repair person

using only identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the winch is maintained.

5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the winch.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

6. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will

expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

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

1. The mounting plate must be rated to

at least the winch’s capacity.

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

surface has no hidden components or

structural pieces that will be damaged.

NOTE: This winch can generate extreme forces.

Select a location that can withstand the rated

capacity without damage or weakening. Steel

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

at the marked locations.

5. Install the winch using the hardware

specified on the specification chart.

10 in. / 254.6mm

20.94 in. / 532mm

4*Ø0.43 in. / 11mm

6.3 in. / 160mm

4.49 in.

/ 114mm

8.8 in. / 223.6mm 5.28 in. / 134mm6.85 in. / 174mm

8.58 in. / 218mm

Figure D: Winch Dimensions

Mounting the Solenoid Assembly

1. Place the Solenoid Box in a suitable

place near enough to the winch to allow

the cables to be routed properly.

2. Mark the where the screw holes will be.

3. Verify that the installation surface has no

hidden components or structural pieces

that will be damaged before drilling.

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:

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

vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used,

to the battery. This route must be secure, out of the

way of moving parts, road debris, or any possibility

of being damaged by operation or maintenance

of the vehicle. For example, you may wish to

route the wires under the vehicle, attaching it to

the frame using suitable fasteners. Do not attach

the wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft,

emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any other

components which may create damage the wiring

through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard.

2. If you drill through the bumper or any part

of the body to route the wires, be sure

to install a rubber grommet in the hole to

prevent fraying of the wires at that point.

3. Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery

and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the

precautions discussed above. See Figure E.

Circuit

Breaker

Solenoid

Box

Winch

Red

Black

Black

Yellow

Black

Red

Figure E: Wiring Connections

4. Attach the Red, Black and Yellow

Cables to the terminals on the Winch.

The Winch terminals are color-coded.

5. Attach the Circuit Breaker to the

Positive Terminal on the battery.

6. Attach the red Battery Cable to the Circuit Breaker.

7. Attach the black Battery Cable directly to

the negative terminal of the battery.

8. Lift the Socket Cover exposing the

electrical switch connector. Insert the

Pendant connector into the Socket.

Note: The attachment of the Motor Cables determines

the direction of the Pendant Controller’s button.

After the unit is mounted and powered, check the

direction of the Power In and Power Out on the Pendant

Controller button. If you wish to change the direction on

the Pendant Controller, disconnect the Battery Cables

from the battery, switch the Motor Cable connections on

the Motor Assembly, then reconnect the Battery Cables.

9. Disconnect the Pendant Controller when not in use.

Preparing the Wire Rope

1. The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension

to be able to support a load without damage.

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

3. Recoil the wire rope back into the winch

under at least 500 lb. of tension.

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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.

1. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if

the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.

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).

6. To pull out the wire rope, move the Clutch Handle to

the Released position, shown in Figure F, slide the

loop of the Hook Strap over the hook, then pull on

the Hook Strap to pull out the wire rope.

WARNING! Leave at least five full

turns of wire rope on the drum.

Figure F: Clutch released

7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow

strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure G.

Figure G: Using a strap anchor point

Do not wrap the wire rope around

the object and hook onto the

wire rope itself.

This can damage the object being

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.

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

absorb the force released if the wire rope breaks.

FIGURE A: WHIPLASH DAMPENING

BLANKET OR RUG

11. Re-engage the clutch by moving the Clutch Handle

to the Engaged position, shown in Figure I.

Figure I: Clutch Engaged

WARNING! Do not allow anyone to stand near

the wire rope, or in line with the wire rope behind

the winch while it is under power. If the wire rope

should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back

towards the winch, causing a hazard for anyone in

the area. Stand well to the side while winching.

Double Line Rigging

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:

• 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

rated for the load to be pulled and designed

to be operated with this winch’s wire rope.

Stationary

Winching Vehicle

(Chock tires,

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

the anchor line to the front of the vehicle.

If the anchor line is attached to the rear of the vehicle,

the vehicle's frame may be damaged by

the forces exerted by winching.

12. Attach the Pendant Controller to the Socket

on the Solenoid Assembly, see Figure K.

Figure K: Pendant connection

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13. Operate the Pendant controls briefly to ensure

they work properly, see Figure L. If operation is

reversed, the power cables may be connected

backwards. Correct any such issue before use.

Figure L: Pendant Controls

14. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on

the Pendant Controller to retract the wire rope, and

winch the item as desired. Do not power the hook

all the way into the fairlead to prevent damage.

15. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles.

Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for

a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle

should be as close to straight as possible.

45°

45°

15°

15°

FIGURE B: ROLLER FAIRLEAD

MAXIMUM WINCHING ANGLES

16. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an

angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley

(sold separately) and an anchor point directly

in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C,

to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.

FIGURE C: PULLEY ANCHORING

17. WARNING! Stop the winch and release

tension on the wire rope before moving

the rag or carpet placed on it.

18. Do not continue use of the winch until

the battery is completely run down.

19. You may wish to keep the engine running while

using this winch, to continually recharge the battery.

However, exercise extreme caution when

working around a running vehicle and ONLY

operate a vehicle in an outdoor area.

CAUTION: Do not use the winch in a

constant duty application, it is designed for

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

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.

20. When finished pulling the load, reverse the direction

of the winch just enough to release tension on

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)

at least

14 minutes,

15 seconds

of rest

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

a 15 minute period, during which a Winch can

operate at its maximum capacity without overheating.

For example, this Winch with a 5% duty cycle at its

maximum load must be allowed to rest for at least

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

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.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general

condition of the winch. Check for loose hardware,

misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked

or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,

corroded or loose terminals, and any other

condition that may affect its safe operation.

Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if

the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.

2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces

of the winch with clean cloth.

3. Lubricate the wire rope occasionally with a light oil.

4. The winch’s internal mechanism is permanently

lubricated. Do not open the housing.

However, if the winch is submerged, it should be

opened, dried, and re-lubricated by a qualified

technician as soon as possible to prevent corrosion.

Wire Rope Replacement

1. Move Clutch Handle to the Released position.

2. Extend the Wire Rope to its full length,

noting how the existing Wire Rope is

connected to the inside of the drum.

3. Remove old Wire Rope and attach new assembly.

CAUTION: Do not replace with inferior Wire Rope.

Only use a wire rope rated to the same rating

cited on the specification chart or better.

4. Retract Wire Rope onto Wire Rope

drum being careful not to allow kinking.

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.

2. Winch running time too long.

1. Use only supplied power cords.

2. Allow winch to cool down periodically.

Motor does

not turn on.

1. Switch Assembly not

connected properly.

2. Loose battery cable connections.

3. Vehicle battery needs charging.

4. Solenoid malfunctioning.

5. Defective Switch Assembly.

6. Defective motor.

7. Water has entered motor.

8. Internal damage or wear.

1. Insert Switch Assembly all the way into connector.

2. Tighten nuts on all cable connections.

3. Fully charge battery.

4. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to coil

terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper activation.

5. Replace Switch Assembly.

6. Check for voltage at armature port with Switch

pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor.

7. Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts

without load until completely dry.

8. Have technician service winch.

Motor runs but

Wire Rope drum

does not turn.

Clutch not engaged. Move the Clutch Handle to the Engaged position.

If problem persists, a qualified technician

needs to check and repair.

Motor runs

slowly or without

normal power.

1. Insufficient current or voltage.

2. Loose or corroded battery

cable connections.

3. Incorrect power cords.

1. Battery weak, recharge.

Run winch with vehicle motor running.

2. Clean, tighten, or replace.

3. Use only supplied power cords.

Motor runs in one

direction only.

1. Defective or stuck solenoid.

2. Defective Switch Assembly.

1. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts.

Repair or replace solenoid.

2. Replace Switch Assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing

the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

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.

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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Parts List and Diagram

Part Description Qty

1 Bolt M8×25 4

2 Lock Washer M8 4

3 Motor 1

4 Seal 2

5 Retainer 1

6 Tie Bar 1

7Brake Asm. 1

8Drum Asm. 1

9 Steel Cable 1

10 End Bearing 1

11 Bolt M4×12 8

12 Lock Washer M4 16

13 Gear Housing Cover 1

14 Washer 1

15 Bush 1

16 Input sun gear 1

17 Gear Carrier Asm. - Input 1

18 Gear Carrier Asm. - Intermediate 1

19 Gear Carrier Asm. - Output 1

Part Description Qty

20 Bolt M6×12 1

21 Cable Anchor 1

22 Gear Ring 1

23 Bolt M8×10 1

24 Gearbox Housing Asm. 1

25 Bolt M4×14 8

26 Clutch Handle 1

27 O-ring 1

28 O-ring Cover 1

29 O-ring Washer 1

30 Lock Washer M5 1

31 Retaining Screw 1

32 Roller Fairlead 1

33 Solenoid Asm. 1

34 Bolt Asm. 1

35 Hook 1

36 Strap 1

37 Switch Asm. 1

38 Circuit Breaker 1

1

1

26

27

28

29

30

31

33

2

3

5

4

6

7

8

32

9

34

37 38

410

5

2

25

12

14

24

23

22 21 20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

35

36

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.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353

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.