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ASSEMBLY
This CPE 12,000 lb. (5,443 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 and Sport Utility Vehicles. If you
cannot find a kit locally, contact CPE and we will
provide you with the name of a dealer near you.
If you will utilize the CPE Speed Mount™ Hitch
Adapter, you must ensure that the three major
sections (motor, drum and gear housing) are
properly aligned. Proper alignment of the winch
will allow even distribution of the full rated load.
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
8. Connect the battery leads. FOR WINCH TO
FUNCTION PROPERLY: Connect the red
(positive) lead of the quick connect to the
positive (+) terminal of the vehicle’s 12 volt
battery. Connect the black (negative) lead of
the quick connect to the negative (–) terminal
of the vehicle’s 12 volt battery.
Mounting the Winch
1. Insert 2 M10x35 bolts to the mounting
channel hole and attach the roller fairlead
to the mounting channel with the 2 Flat
Washers, Lock washers and Nut M10
provided.
2. Extend the arms of the Speed Mount™ Hitch
Adapter and secure with 4 M8 bolts and M8
nuts.
3. Turn the winch up-side-down; insert 4 M10
Nuts into the holes of the winch.
4. Place the Speed Mount™ Hitch Adapter on
the winch, making sure the winch is centered
in the middle of the mounting channel.
Disengage the clutch by moving the Cam Ring
to the “Out” position. Release the wire rope
and pull through the slot in the front of the
channel.
5. Attach using the 4 M10 Cap Screws with 4
Lock washers and Flat washers into the hole.
6. Attach the clevis hook and hand strap.
7. Insert the Speed Mount™ Hitch Adapter into
your hitch receiver and secure with the pin.
9. Insert the male quick connect into the female
quick connect to complete the wiring.
10. Attach the remote lead to the winch and test
for proper operation.
11. Check for proper drum rotation. Turn the
clutch handle 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 power 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.
Mounting the Winch Cont’d.
NEVER
route electrical cables across any
sharp edges, through and/or near moving
parts, or near parts that may become hot.
CAUTION
