OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2500 lb. WINCH MODEL NUMBER 12551 save THese INsTruCTIoNs Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. MADE IN CHINA REV 12551-20120208 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA / 1-877-338-0999 www.championpowerequipment.
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12551 2500 lb. WINCH Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . Introduction. . . . This Booklet . . . Accessories. . . . Manual Conventions . Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . Controls and Features . Winch. . . . . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembling the Winch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 12551 Introduction Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment winch. CPE designs and builds winches to strict specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this winch will bring years of satisfying service. Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells accessories designed to help you get the most from your purchase. To find out more about our covers, tree savers, hooks, fairleads, etc., please visit our web site at: www.championpowerequipment.
12551 ENGLISH Manual Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
ENGLISH 12551 Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your winch. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING Do not exceed the rated capacity. DANGER Do not use this winch for lifting or moving people or animals. DANGER Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the cable when under tension. DANGER Never step over a cable or near a cable under load. WARNING The wire rope may break before the motor stalls.
12551 ENGLISH WARNING When re-spooling the cable, ensure that the cable spools in the under-wind position with the cable entering the drum from the bottom, not the top. To re-spool correctly, and while wearing gloves, keep a slight load on the cable while pushing the remote button to draw in the cable. Walk toward the winch not allowing the cable to slide through your hands. Do not let your hands get within 12” of the winch while re-spooling.
ENGLISH 12551 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your winch. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Winch 2 3 4 5 1 6 12 8 7 10 9 11 15 13 (1) Motor – 1.2 HP 12V DC motor provides power to the planetary gear mechanism. (2) Braking System – Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch motor is stopped and there is a load on the wire rope.
12551 ENGLISH 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. CAUTION Mounting bolts must be SAE grade 5 or better and torque to 34 ft. lbs. 1.
ENGLISH 12551 Assembly Wiring the Winch CAUTION NEVER route electrical cables across any sharp edges, through and/or near moving parts, or near parts that may become hot. CAUTION Battery cables should NOT be drawn taut. Leave some slack for cable movement. NOTE You may need to use a test light to locate a suitable wire. The wire should only have power when the key is in the ON position.
12551 ENGLISH Assembly Wiring Diagram Negative (–) Blue Yellow Positive (+) Black Negative (–) Positive (+) To Switch And Remote Wiring (See Below) Red Switch Wiring Diagram Green Black Ignition Wire Red REV 12551-20120208 8
ENGLISH 12551 Operation 9 General Tips for Safe Operation Self Recovery Your 12551 winch is rated at a 2,500 lb. (1134 kg) capacity in first layer (max) when spooling the first rope layer on the drum. Overloads can damage the winch, motor and/or wire rope. For loads over 1,250 lbs. (567 kg.)we recommend the use of the pulley block/snatch block to double the wire rope line.
12551 ENGLISH Operation Winching Techniques A-Z Winching Techniques A-Z Cont’d. (a) Take time to assess your situation and plan your pull. (b) Put on gloves to protect your hands. (c) Disengage the clutch to allow free- spooling and also save battery power. (d) Attach the hook strap to the clevis hook. (e) Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point using the hook strap. (f) Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point: Sling, chain or snatch block. Do not attach the hook back onto the wire rope.
ENGLISH 12551 Maintenance The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective winch. WARNING Improper maintenance will void your warranty. Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. Correct any issue before operating the winch.
12551 ENGLISH Specifications Performance Specifications . . . . . . . Gear Reduction Ratio . Motor . . . . . . . . . . Drum Size. . . . . . . . Cable . . . . . . . . . . Gross Weight. . . . . . Net Weight . . . . . . . Height. . . . . . . . . . Width. . . . . . . . . . Length . . . . . . . . . Bolt Pattern. . . . . . –– Rated Pull –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Parts Diagram 13 REV 12551-20120208 ENGLISH 12551
12551 ENGLISH Parts List # Part Number Description 1 251100-CA Motor Assembly - Camo 2 250001 Bolt M6 x 20 3 250002 WasherΦ6, Flat 4 250003 Tie Bar Qty # Part Number Description 1 34 250028 1.
ENGLISH 12551 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Motor does not turn on Switch Assembly not connected properly Insert Switch Assembly all the way into the connector. Loose battery cable connections Tighten nuts on all cable connections. Contactor malfunctioning Tap contactor to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to coil terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper activation. Defective Switch Assembly Replace Switch Assembly.
12551 ENGLISH WARRANTY CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective September 1, 2006. Replaces all undated warranties and all warranties dated before September 1, 2006. Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase.
