Manual

REV 10032-20131126 6
10032 ENGLISH
3. Disengage the clutch by rotating the clutch
knob to the “Out” position. Release the wire
rope and pull through the roller fairlead.
4. Attach the clevis hook and hand strap.
5. Connect the battery leads. FOR WINCH TO
FUNCTION PROPERLY: Connect the red (+)
lead of the remote to the red (+) terminal of
the vehicle’s 12 volt battery. Connect the
black (–) lead of the remote to the black (–)
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.
ASSEMBLY
Mounting the Winch
This CPE 3,000 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.
2. To attach the winch and the mounting
channel to a flat surface; insert M8x35 bolt
through the winch base plate, then through
the mounting channel, then through a flat
mounting surface. Secure the winch and
mounting channel with the M8 flat washer, M8
lock washer, and M8 nut provided.
Mounting the Winch Cont’d.
1. Insert M8x20 bolts through the mounting
channel hole and attach the roller fairlead to
the mounting channel with the M8 flat washer,
M8 lock washer, and M8 nut provided.
Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better
and torque to 34 ft. lbs.
CAUTION
Battery cables should not be drawn taut.
Leave some slack for cable movement.
CAUTION
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).
NOTE
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