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Setup........................................................... 6 Parts List and Diagram............................... 14
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Safety

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.
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Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Symbol Property or Statement Symbol Property or Statement

Do not place finger(s) through hook.
Wear heavy-duty, cut- and
Fingers may be caught and
abrasion‑resistant leather gloves.
get pulled into drum.

Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses. Pull hook using strap only.

Do not use winch in

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Cut or sever hazard. underwind orientation. (Wire rope

enters/exits at the bottom.)

Use winch only in

Roller entanglement hazard. overwind orientation. (Wire rope
enters/exits at the top.)

Hot surface burn hazard. VDC Volts Direct Current

Fire hazard. A Amperes

Caustic chemical (acid) hazard. fpm

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Feet Per Minute

International Protection rating.

Explosion hazard. Classifies the degrees of
IP protection provided against the
intrusion of solid objects, dust,
accidental contact, and water.
Do not loop the wire rope around
object and hook onto itself.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed on page 3 to page 5 may result in fire, serious injury
and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and

Safety
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 Specific Safety Information

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.
1. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry,
10. Remove all metal jewelry before

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as they can be caught in moving parts.
Non‑skid footwear is recommended. working near battery.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 11. Connect red wire to positive battery terminal
2. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and and black wire to negative battery terminal.
heavy‑duty leather work gloves during installation. 12. Insulate all exposed wiring and
3. Before installation confirm that area is clear terminals after installation.
of fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, 13. Install Winch in overwind orientation,
gas tanks or any other component which so that the Wire Rope enters and exits
could be damaged during drilling. the Winch at the top of the drum.
4. Mounting location and hardware 14. For temporary Winch mounting, only use the
must support Winch and load. Adapter Plate (56) with a 2" hitch ball. Do not
5. Winch is not waterproof and is not intended use Adapter Plate to attach Winch to anything
other than hitch ball. Bolt Adapter Plate to

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for use underwater. Do not mount in locations
that are subject to submersion in water. Winch Frame Assembly (31) before mounting
to hitch ball. Do not use a different plate to
6. Use supplied power cables and wire rope or install on hitch ball. Do not use hitch ball for
replacement cables listed in manual only. Do not any other purpose while Winch is mounted.
use thinner/longer cables or link multiple cables
together. Do not route electrical cables near sharp
edges or parts that will move or become hot.

Operation Specific Safety Information

3. 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 6. Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Use double line rigging whenever possible;
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see Double Line Rigging on page 11.

4. Do not disengage clutch under load.

1. Do not exceed load capacity. Be aware of Engage clutch before starting.
dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load causing product failure. 5. Keep clear of Wire Rope intake opening when
operating. Do not try to guide Wire Rope.
2. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and
heavy‑duty leather work gloves during operation. 6. Do not place finger(s) through Hook.
Fingers may be caught and get pulled into drum.
Use a hook strap (not included) to hold hook instead.

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 Operation Specific Safety Information (continued)
7. Stay out of the direct line that the Wire b. This wire rope is
Rope is pulling. If it slips or breaks, it kinked. It is too
will “whiplash” along this line. late to reverse
the damage. At this
8. Place a heavy blanket or carpet (not included) over
Safety

point, the wire rope must

Wire Rope span 6 feet from Hook to help absorb be discarded. It is
the force released if the Wire Rope breaks. permanently damaged and
must not
9. Do not use for lifting or moving people.
be used.
10. Use a spotter to assist you in ensuring 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. c. This is a kinked wire rope that has been
straightened out. Even though it has been
11. Do not use the Hand Crank, if equipped, pulled straight, some wires in the wire rope
to “assist” the Winch. are stretched, and others are severely bent,
if not broken. The unstretched wires will
12. Do not use vehicle to pull on the Wire Rope take more load and can fail suddenly before
and “assist” the Winch. the rope reaches its capacity. This wire
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rope must be discarded and not be used.

13. Use as intended only. Do not lift items
vertically or use for aircraft purposes. A kink permanently weakens the wire rope,
even after it is straightened out. Kinked wire
14. At the start of winching when using temporary winch rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.
mounting, take up slack slowly and make sure
Winch is securely and properly mounted to hitch ball. 19. Keep children and bystanders away while operating.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
15. Prevent entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving parts. 20. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
Non-skid footwear is recommended. Wear use common sense when operating. Do not
restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. use a winch while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
16. Disconnect Battery Cable before working moment of inattention while operating winches
near the Wire Rope, drum, or load, may result in serious personal injury.
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to prevent accidental starting.

21. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
17. Inspect before every use; do not use if damaged balance at all times. This enables better control
or parts loose. Examine the Winch for structural of the Winch in unexpected situations.
cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked Wire
Rope, and any other conditions that may affect 22. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow
the safe operation of the Winch. Do not use strap or chain. Do not wrap the Wire Rope
the Winch even if minor damage appears. A around the object and hook onto the Wire Rope
kink permanently weakens the Wire Rope, even itself. This can cause damage to the object
after it is straightened out; kinked Wire Rope being pulled, and kink or fray the Wire Rope.
can fail suddenly and must not be used.
23. Do not use a Recovery Strap while
18. Keep wire rope straight to avoid kinking the wire winching. They are designed to stretch
rope. The illustrations below show how a and can suddenly whip back towards the
kink forms and how to prevent kinking. operator during a winching operation.

24. Secure load after moving.

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a. This illustration shows a kink about NO LOCKING MECHANISM.

to form. At this point the Winch
should be stopped and the wire 25. Keep at least 5 full turns of Wire Rope on drum.
rope should be straightened out The Wire Rope’s connection to the drum is not
to prevent kinking. intended to sustain a load without the added support
from the friction of at least 5 full turns of Wire Rope.

26. Wrap Wire Rope under 500 lb. tension before use.
Otherwise, Wire Rope may bind during operation.

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27. Keep clear of Wire Rope, Hook, and load while 32. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
winching. Do not step over Wire Rope. angle in relation to the Winch, use a pulley
Do not push sideways against Wire Rope (sold separately) and an anchor point directly
under tension; Wire Rope might break in front of the Winch, as shown in Figure B,
under this load and recoil back, striking the to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
person pushing against it or a bystander.
Anchor Point

Safety
28. If Wire Rope begins to get entangled, stop Winch Winch
immediately and release Wire Rope using switch. Pulley
29. Only winch with the winching vehicle′s
transmission in neutral. Winching with a vehicle′s
transmission in gear or park may damage Load
the transmission. A vehicle′s transmission is
not designed to handle that type of load. Figure B: Pulley Anchoring

30. Broken strands of Wire Rope will be sharp. 33. Winch motor will be hot during
Wear heavy‑duty work gloves when handling and after use. Keep clear.
the Wire Rope. Do not slide Wire Rope 34. Do not power the hook all the way into the Winch.
through hands, even with gloves on.
35. People with pacemakers should consult their
31. Do not operate the Winch at extreme angles. physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure A. close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause

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pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
15°
Vertical
15°

Winch
45°

Horizontal

45°

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Figure A: Maximum Winching Angles

Service Specific Safety Information

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.

1. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles and
These carry important safety information.
heavy‑duty leather work gloves during service.
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: Handling the cord on this product
3. Use supplied power cables and wire rope will expose you to lead, a chemical known
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or replacement cables listed in manual to the State of California to cause cancer,

only. Do not use thinner/longer cables and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
or link multiple cables together. Wash hands after handling. (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 Specifications

Power Supply 12VDC Battery Drum (Dia. x L) 1" x 3-1/8"

(not included)
Overall Dimensions 9-1/2" L x 7-1/2" W x 10" H
Dead Pull: 2000 lb.
Ø3/16" x 30'
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Rated Capacity Marine Pull: 5000 lb. Wire Rope

Rolling Stock Pull: 6000 lb. Galvanized Steel
5,000 lb. – (about 18 ft. Boat Hook Opening 11/16"
Maximum Boat Weight
Length)

Line Pull Line Speed Rated Line Pull Cable Capacity

Amp Draw Layer
lb. kg. fpm mpm lb. kg. feet meters
0 0 4.5 1.4 3.1 1 2000 907 4.7 1.4
500 227 3.6 1.1 6 2 1520 689 10.8 3.3
1000 454 2.9 2.3 11 3 1226 556 18.4 5.6
1500 680 2.3 0.9 17 4 1027 466 27.5 8.4
2000 907 1.7 0.5 21 5 884 401 38.0 11.6

Installation and Setup

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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.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the

following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14.

Temporary Winch Mounting

1. Use the Adapter Plate (56) to temporarily attach 4. Place teardrop-shaped hole in
the Winch to a 2" hitch ball on a vehicle. Adapter Plate over hitch ball.

2. The Adapter Plate has three pre‑mounted Plate WARNING! At the start of winching when
Stud Bolt (55) / Nut (61) / Lock Washer (62) sets. using temporary winch mounting, take up
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Push the Bolt heads into the keyhole slots on slack slowly and make sure Winch is securely
the bottom of the Frame Assembly (31) and slide and properly mounted to hitch ball.
them into the narrow section of the keyholes.
WARNING! Remove Winch after use. Do not
3. Bolt Adapter Plate to Winch Frame Assembly using drive vehicle with Winch temporarily mounted.
holes provided to lock components together.

Permanent Winch Mounting

1. Select a mounting site on the boat trailer, vehicle 3. Align the Winch perpendicular to the center
bumper, truck bed, or other suitable location. line of the vehicle at the desired location. Use
mounting holes in the Winch Frame Assembly (31)
NOTE: This Winch is not waterproof and is not intended as a template to mark the spots where holes will
for use underwater. Do not mount in locations that are need to be drilled in the installation surface.
subject to submersion in water.
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Winch can generate extreme forces. Select a location 4. Before drilling, verify that the installation
that can withstand the rated capacity without damage surface has no hidden components or
or weakening. Steel reinforcement plates may be structural pieces that will be damaged.
needed or a certified welder may need to weld on
additional bracing depending on the mounting location. 5. Drill 3/8" holes at the marked locations.

2. If a mounting plate (not included) is used, it must 6. Bolt the Winch to the installation surface using
be flat and rated to at least the Winch’s capacity. 3/8" galvanized/zinc plated bolts, nuts and washers
(not included) of SAE Grade 5 or higher.

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Wiring

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION DUE TO SPARKING AT

THE BATTERY CONNECTION:

Safety
Disconnect the Battery Cable 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.

Depending on your level of electrical wiring knowledge, you may have

these procedures performed by a qualified technician.

Note: Use of a circuit breaker is highly recommended to protect the vehicle and battery from
damage from winch failure/overload. A 50-amp circuit breaker (not included) should be installed
in a safe location as close to the vehicle’s battery as possible. The circuit breaker will be
installed in line with the Winch’s Battery Cable (8) and the vehicle battery. Use two solderless,
insulated, 12-10 AWG ring tongue terminals (not included) to install the circuit breaker.

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Temporary Wiring

1. Remove the protective cover on the right side 3. Connect the Black Battery Clamp of the Battery
of the Winch body and insert the female Battery Cable to the frame of the vehicle, establishing a
Cable Plug (7) at the end of the Battery Cable (8) ground connection. Connect the Red Battery Clamp
into the male socket on the Winch. The plug fits to the Positive (+/Red) terminal of the battery.
into the socket only one way for correct polarity.
4. Insert the male Remote Control Cable
2. Route the Battery Cable from the Winch to the Plug (66) at the end of the Remote Control
battery, being careful to avoid tangling it in moving Cable (67) into the female socket on the right
equipment, or causing a tripping hazard. side of the Winch body. The plug fits into the
socket only one way for correct polarity.

Permanent Wiring

Operation
1. Plan a route for the wiring, from the point of the 3. Following the precautions discussed above,
vehicle where the Winch will be mounted, to the route the Battery Cable (8) from the point where
battery. This route must be secure, out of the the Winch will be mounted, to the battery.
way of moving parts or road debris, and free of
any possibility of being damaged by operation 4. Remove the Red Battery Clamp from the
or maintenance of the vehicle. For example, red wire and attach the wire to the Positive
route the wires under the vehicle, attaching them (+/Red) terminal of the battery.
to the frame using suitable fasteners. Do not
5. Remove the Black Battery Clamp from the black
attach wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft,
wire and attach the wire to the frame of the
emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any other
vehicle, creating a secure electrical ground.
components which may create damage to the wiring
through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard. 6. Follow the steps in Temporary Wiring to
attach the Battery Cable Plug and the
2. If holes are drilled through the bumper or
Remote Control Cable Plug to the Winch.
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any part of the vehicle body to route the

wires, install rubber grommets in the holes to
prevent fraying of the wires at that point.

Preparing the Wire Rope

1. The Wire Rope must be properly coiled under 3. Recoil the Wire Rope back into the Winch
tension 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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 Attaching the Hand Crank
1. Attach the Hand Crank (21) only
when manually rewinding.

CAUTION! Do not operate the Winch electrically when Clutch Knob

the Hand Crank is installed. Do not use the Hank Crank
Safety

to assist the Winch when it is electrically powered. This

will damage the Winch and may cause personal injury.

2. To attach the Hand Crank, tighten the clutch first

by turning the Clutch Knob (22) clockwise until
Hand Crank
hand tight. Remove the outer Lock Nut and
slide the Hand Crank over the threaded shaft up
against the inner Lock Nut. Secure Hand Crank
in place with the outer Lock Nut. See Figure C.

Inner Lock Nut

Outer Lock Nut
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Figure C: Hand Crank Attachment

Operation Instructions

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.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Operation of a winch involves more than depressing

Operation

the power switch. The use of winches is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met
by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and
experience in anticipating the motions that will occur as a result of operating the controls.

Do not use this tool for vertical lifting.

Before Operating Winch

1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the 2. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
Winch and with the operation(s) to be performed. FROM WINCH FAILURE:
Instructions include the warnings on the Winch Do not use damaged equipment.
and the safety and operating instructions If adjustments or repairs are necessary,
portion of this manual. or any defects are known, have the
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problem corrected before further use.

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Components and Controls

Hand Crank Handle

Safety
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Wire Rope
and Hook

Clutch Knob

Adapter Plate

Remote Control

Operation
Cable Plug

Remote
Control Cable

Battery
Cable Plug
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Battery
Clamps

Remote Control Battery Cable

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 Basic Operation
1. Examine the Wire Rope. Do not use the Winch 8. Attachment point must be centered in loop of
if the Wire Rope is frayed, kinked or damaged. Hook and the Hook’s safety clasp must be fully
closed. See left side diagram of Figure E.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
9. Do not apply the load to the point of the
Safety

3. Check the Winch’s electrical connections. Hook. See right side diagram of Figure E.
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, disengage the clutch

by loosening two Lock Nuts and turning the Clutch
Knob (22) counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide the
loop of a hook strap (not included) over the Hook,
then pull on the hook strap to pull out the Wire Rope.
Figure E: Correct and Incorrect Hook Attachment
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WARNING! Leave at least five turns

10. Do not use a Recovery Strap while
of the Wire Rope on the drum.
winching. They are designed to stretch
7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, and can suddenly whip back towards the
tow strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure D. operator during a winching operation.

11. Place a heavy blanket or carpet (not included)

over the Wire Rope span 6 feet from hook to help
absorb the force released if the Wire Rope breaks.

12. Re-engage the clutch by turning the

Clutch Knob (22) clockwise until hand
tight. Do not force it or overtighten.

WARNING! Do not allow anyone to stand near the

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Wire Rope, or in line with the Wire Rope behind

the Winch while it is under power. If the Wire Rope
Figure D: Using a Strap Anchor Point should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back
towards the Winch, causing a hazard for anyone
Do not wrap the Wire Rope around in the area. Stand well to the side while winching.
the object and hook onto the
Wire Rope itself. 13. Operate the Remote Control briefly
This can damage the object being to ensure it is working properly.
pulled, and kink or fray the Wire Rope.
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 17. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
Double Line Rigging angle in relation to the Winch, use a pulley
(sold separately) and an anchor point directly
a. A double line system should be used whenever in front of the Winch, as shown in Figure B,
possible. It reduces the load on the Winch, to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
allowing it to work longer with less heat buildup.
It reduces load on the Winch in two ways: Anchor Point

Safety
• It utilizes the lower layers of Wire Rope Winch
that have higher capacity, and Pulley
• It halves the load on the Winch
through pulley action.
Load
b. Use a pulley block (sold separately) properly
rated for the load to be pulled and designed to Figure B: Pulley Anchoring
be operated with this Winch’s Wire Rope.
18. WARNING! Stop the Winch and release
c. Loop the Wire Rope around the pulley and connect
tension on the Wire Rope before moving
to another part of the vehicle’s chassis or to a
the blanket or carpet placed on it.
separate anchor point. Do not anchor the Wire
Rope back to the Winch or winch mount. 19. Do not continue use of the Winch until
the battery is completely run down.
Note: If anchoring the winching vehicle,
only attach the anchor line to the front of the 20. When possible, keep the engine running while using

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vehicle. If the anchor line is attached to the this Winch, to continually recharge the battery and
rear of the vehicle, the vehicle′s frame may be prevent the battery from being drained so much that
damaged by the forces exerted by winching. the vehicle cannot start. However, exercise extreme
caution when working around a running vehicle
14. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on and ONLY operate a vehicle in an outdoor area.
the Remote Control to retract the Wire Rope, and
CAUTION! Do not use the Winch in a constant
winch the item as desired. Do not power the hook
duty application – it is designed for INTERMITTENT
all the way into the Winch to prevent damage.
USE ONLY. Keep the duration of the pulling job
15. To rewind the Winch manually, attach the Hand as short as possible. If the motor becomes very
Crank (21) as described in Attaching the Hand hot to the touch, stop and let it cool down for
Crank on page 8. Turn the Hand Crank clockwise several minutes. Do not pull for more than one
to retract the Wire Rope and move the load. minute at or near the rated load. Do not maintain
power to the Winch if the motor stalls. Double

Operation
CAUTION! Do not operate the Winch electrically Line Rigging will help prevent overloading
when the Hand Crank is installed. DO NOT USE the and should be used whenever practical.
Hank Crank to assist an operating Winch. This will
damage the Winch and may cause personal injury. 21. When finished pulling the load, release
tension on the Wire Rope, unfasten the Hook
16. Do not operate the Winch at extreme angles. from the load and reel in the Wire Rope.
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure A.
22. To prevent accidents, disconnect the power
15° supply and Remote Control after use. Clean,
Vertical then secure and cover the Winch when not
15°
in use. If the Wire Rope gets wet, dry it
and then apply light oil right after use.
Winch
45°
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Horizontal

45°

Figure A: Maximum Winching Angles

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 Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.
Safety

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Remove any load, release the operating controls, disconnect the Battery Cable 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 5. If the Winch becomes wet during use,
condition of the Winch. Check for: remove the Clutch Knob, separate the Left
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• loose hardware and Right Shells, dry all parts, then grease
and lubricate as in steps 3 and 4 above.
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts 6. If the Winch is exposed to salt water, rinse
with fresh water and allow to drain thoroughly,
• damaged electrical wiring then dry completely as in step 5 and grease
• corroded or loose terminals and lubricate as in steps 3 and 4 above.
• frayed, kinked or damaged wire rope 7. Do not pull battery wires against any
• any other condition that may surfaces which could damage them.
affect its safe operation.
8. If the Winch is permanently mounted,
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces periodically remove and clean wire
of the Winch with clean cloth. connections to the battery. Corrosion will
Operation

reduce performance or may cause a short.

3. Lubricate the Wire Rope occasionally with a light oil.
9. Secure and cover the Winch when not in use.
4. Every six months, remove two Lock Nuts and
the Clutch Knob (22) and separate the Left and
Right Shells (2, 5) to grease the Gears. Use
any good quality, waterproof gear grease.

Wire Rope Replacement

1. Disengage the clutch by turning the CAUTION: Do not replace with inferior wire rope.
Clutch Knob (22) counterclockwise. Only use a wire rope rated to the same rating
cited on the specification chart or better.
2. Extend the Wire Rope to its full length,
noting how the existing Wire Rope is 4. Retract Wire Rope onto Wire Rope
connected to the inside of the drum. drum being careful not to allow kinking.
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Refer to instructions for tensioning the Wire Rope

3. Remove old Wire Rope and attach new assembly. under Preparing the Wire Rope on page 7.

5. Test 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.

Safety
Motor does 1. Switch not connected properly. 1. Connect Switch properly.
not turn on. 2. Loose battery cable connections. 2. Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
3. Vehicle battery needs charging. 3. Fully charge battery.
4. Defective Switch. 4. Replace Switch.
5. Defective motor. 5. Check for voltage at armature port
with Switch pressed. If voltage
is present, replace motor.
6. Water has entered motor. 6. Allow to drain and dry. Run in short
bursts without load until completely dry.
7. Internal damage or wear. 7. Have technician service Winch.
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.

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cable connections.
3. Incorrect power cords. 3. Use only supplied power cords.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing

the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

Operation
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 Parts List and Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Safety

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.

Parts List
Part Description Part Description
1 Screw 35 Clamp
2 Left Shell 36 Screw
SETUP

3 Handle 37 Clamp
4 Nut 38 Relay
5 Right Shell 39 Lock Washer
6 Socket 40 Lock Spring
7 Battery Cable Plug 41 Screw
8 Battery Cable 42 Shaft
9 Battery Clamp 43 Small Gear Assembly 2
10 Remote Control Switch 44 Lock Washer
11 Front Remote Control Housing 45 Nut
12 Rear Remote Control Housing 46 Shaft
13 Self-Tapping Screw 47 Lock Washer
14 Spring Lock 48 Claw Lock
15 Hexagon Shaft 49 Shaft Lock
16 Lock Washer 50 Nut
17 Large Gear Assembly 1 51 Lock Washer
Operation

18 Screw 52 Spring
19 Small Gear Assembly 1 53 Large Gear Assembly 3
20 Shaft Assembly 54 Lock Washer
21 Hand Crank 55 Plate Stud Bolt
22 Clutch Knob 56 Adapter Plate
23 Friction Plate 57 Plate
24 Large Gear Assembly 2 58 Shaft
25 Plate 59 Plate
26 Lock Washer 60 Wire Rope
27 Bearing 61 Nut
28 Circuit Breaker 62 Lock Washer
29 Lock Washer 63 Hook
30 Nut 64 Cable Sleeve
31 Frame Assembly 65 Bearing
32 Motor 66 Remote Control Cable Plug
33 Lock Washer 67 Remote Control Cable
MAINTENANCE

34 Screw

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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Assembly Diagram

Safety
SETUP
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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