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Safety, Equipment

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Maintenance Information

Operator’s

Guide

2020

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Original Instructions

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OPERATOR’S GUIDE 4500 / 4500 S WINCH / ENGLISH

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR 4500 / 4500 S WINCH / ANGLAIS

FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA 

U/M:P.C.

WARNING

TO REDUCE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

read this 

Operator’s Guide and safety labels.

AVOID INJURIES

• All moving components may create hazardous situations, which can 

be avoided when following proper usage of the winch. Refer to all 

instructions in this guide to help you proceed in a safe manner, 

but always remain awareof dangers specific to your application.

Each situation has its own risks.

OPERATE RESPONSIBLY  

• Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your 

winch prior to winching.

• Never allow anyone to operate thewinch unless this person 

is responsible and has experience with winching.

Consider supervising new operators.

• Discuss the safety information with anyone who will be using the 

winch. Be sure that everyone understands the signs for proper winching. 

BE QUALIFIED AND RESPONSIBLE 

• Become completely familiar with the operational controls.

• Never use this winch with drugs or alcohol, or if tired or ill. 

These slow reaction time and impair judgment.

4500 / 4500 S WINCH

Read this guide thoroughly.  It contains important safety information.

Keep this Operator’s Guide in the vehicle.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Can-Am HD 4500 2020

Page 1: ...uctions in this guide to help you proceed in a safe manner but always remain awareof dangers speci c to your application Each situation has its own risks OPERATE RESPONSIBLY Always inspect and con rm...

Page 2: ...ding the possibility of death In Canada products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc BRP In USA products are distributed by BRP US Inc The following trademarks are the property of...

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Page 4: ...ehi cle as you can refer to it for things such as maintenance troubleshooting and instructing others Note that this guide is available in sev eral languages In the event of any dis crepancy the Englis...

Page 5: ...PREPARE TO USE YOUR WINCH 9 Protective Gear 9 Rigging 9 AVOID ACCIDENTS 10 Avoid Injuries 10 Avoid Winch Damage 10 Avoid Rope Breakout 10 Avoid Rope Release 11 Avoid Hook Damage 11 MOVING LOADS AND D...

Page 6: ...LINES 30 WARRANTY BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AND CANADA 2020 CAN AM 32 BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY 2020 CAN AM 33 BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE INDEP...

Page 7: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ________ SAFETY INFORMATION ________ 5...

Page 8: ...lways remain aware of dangers specific to your application Each situation has its own risks Accessories and Modifications Any modifications or addition of acces sories may affect the proper operation...

Page 9: ...to operate the winch unless this person is responsi ble and has experience with winching Consider supervising new operators Discuss the safety information with anyone who will be using the winch Be s...

Page 10: ...if rope has any damage replace if damaged Look for large number of broken fibers or shiny sections or compressed sections Roller Fairlead Metal wire rope Ensure area is clean remove any obstructions v...

Page 11: ...times on your vehicle Sling Use good quality sling rated for more than the maximum rating of the winch The sling eyelets must fit properly with the hook with the hook latch closed Pulley Block Use go...

Page 12: ...to the rope midpoint will ensure the rope will re direct downwards in case of a rope breakout WARNING Never put fingers in the hook or hand between hook and roller fair lead A convenient hand strap i...

Page 13: ...tanders Never use the winch in a condition that will result in rope release The clutch spool must be com pletely engaged to ensure the winch will not release when loaded Always ensure there is still a...

Page 14: ...strap Shackles WARNING Adequate rigging helps avoid rope breaking out or releasing from anchor point Pulling your vehicle from a fix point WARNING The selection of an appropriate anchor point is crit...

Page 15: ...tain a small tension on the rope while winching in 9 1 With the help of an assistant have other person maintain a tension in the rope while staying at least 1 84 m 6 ft away from the vehicle Hold the...

Page 16: ...running at idle when winching to prevent battery drainage Pulling vehicle has to be properly blocked to avoid movement during winching If driver is operating winch from the ve hicle inside switch ensu...

Page 17: ...y the safety labels on the winch have precedence over the labels in this guide Winch Label 8221 HD 4500 12VDC 2041 kg 4500 lb Steel rope 43 ft 15 64 diameter Gear ratio 191 1 Fairlead 4 way roller BRP...

Page 18: ...the hook Always use the hand strap to manipulate the hook and rope Avoid putting your hand be tween hook and hawse or roller fairlead You can crush your fin gers Never use the winch to lift ob jects...

Page 19: ...WINCH INFORMATION _______________ 17...

Page 20: ...r pose winching operations If the rope is kinked has tight loops or has broken wire strands replace rope 219002071 010_a 1 Rope has a tight loop 2 Rope has kinks NOTICE Never use steel rope with hawse...

Page 21: ...inch BRP does not supply these internal components The winch assembly needs to be replaced 6 Freespool Your winch comes equipped with a freespool mechanism Simply turn the Freespool knob located at th...

Page 22: ...te Control Switch if equipped The use of a winch remote control helps staying out of the working zone and have a better view of the situation NOTE The remote control can be pur chased separately 11 Wi...

Page 23: ...MAINTENANCE _______________ 21...

Page 24: ...tion Care Thoroughly clean the winch and its components after each ride Pull out rope to clean and inspect for damage Pull in rope for storage Verify all other components for dam age Replace as requir...

Page 25: ...the vehicle is to be dormant for more than 21 days disconnect the BLACK cable of the battery Clean winch before storage Store in a dry and or well ventilated en vironment to avoid corrosion _________...

Page 26: ...STORAGE This page is intentionally blank 24 ______________...

Page 27: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION _______________ 25...

Page 28: ...ON OF CONFORMITY 26 ______________ ddd2009 001 The EC Declaration of Conformity does not appear in this version of the Operator s Guide Please refer to the printed version that was delivered with your...

Page 29: ...IGHT POWER AND CAPACITY Can Am HD 4500 Steel rope 10 kg 22 lb Weight Can Am HD 4500 S Synthetic rope 8 5 kg 19 lb Power 1 2 kW 1 6 hp Motor drive ratio 191 1 Load Capacity Pulling 2 041 kg 4 500 lb __...

Page 30: ...SPECIFICATIONS This page is intentionally blank 28 ______________...

Page 31: ...TROUBLESHOOTING _______________ 29...

Page 32: ...re to engage the brake so that the winch motor is coupled to the drum MOTOR LACKS POWER 1 Weak battery Check fault message in cluster Check battery connections and terminals condition Have the battery...

Page 33: ...WARRANTY _______________ 31...

Page 34: ...l use and service Labour and collateral damages to the ve hicle may be covered only if the failed part or accessory was installed by a BRP au thorized dealer distributor Use other than which the produ...

Page 35: ...labour BRP will repair or replace genuine BRP Parts and Accessories found defective in material and or workman ship further to normal use and service Labour and collateral damages to the ve hicle may...

Page 36: ...ers Parts Accessories and labour BRP will repair or replace genuine BRP Parts and Accessories found defective in material and or workman ship further to normal use and service Labour and collateral da...

Page 37: ...CUSTOMER INFORMATION _______________ 35...

Page 38: ...mer list to distribute marketing and promotional information about BRP and related products To exercise your right to consult or correct your data or to be removed from the ad dressee list for direct...

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Page 43: ...uctions in this guide to help you proceed in a safe manner but always remain awareof dangers speci c to your application Each situation has its own risks OPERATE RESPONSIBLY Always inspect and con rm...

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