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not attach the wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any 
other components which may create damage to the wiring through heat or motion, or create a fire 
hazard. 

3. 

If  you  drill  through  the  bumper  or  any  part  of  the  body  to  route  the  wires,  be  sure  to  install  a 
rubber grommet in the hole to prevent fraying of the wires at that point. 

4. 

Route the POWER CABLE (#39) from the point the winch will be used to the battery. Following 
the precautions discussed above. 

5. 

Remove the Red Clamp handle, and attach the red wire to the OVER-CURRENT PROTECTOR 
(#31) which is mounted onto the Positive (+/ Red ) terminal of your battery. 

6. 

Remove the Black Clamp handle, and attach the black wire to the frame of your vehicle, creating 
a secure electrical ground. 

 

WARNING:

 

 

Always  connect  Red  to  Red  (Positive  to  Positive)  and  Black  to  the  vehicle’s  frame,  making  a 
ground connection, when using battery power from your vehicle. 

 

Never  continue  use  of  your  winch  or  other  accessory  until  the battery  is  completely  run  down.   
This can permanently damage your battery! 

 

You  may  wish  to  keep  your  engine  running  while  using  this  winch,  to  continually  recharge  the 
battery. However, exercise extreme caution when working around a running vehicle. (See USING 
YOUR WINCH on page 7 of this manual.) 

 

Do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery. You may suffer injury from acid burns. 

 

Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses when working around or with a battery. 

 

OPERATION 

MOUNTING YOUR WINCH 

 

Your winch is designed to be mounted temporarily, using the Trailer Hitch Mounting Bracket. 
However, you may also mount your winch permanently. 

 

Permanent Mounting 

1.  Select  a  mounting  site  on  the  bumper  of  your  vehicle,  truck  bed,  boat  trailer,  or  other  suitable 

location. 

NOTE:

 This winch can generate 2000 lbs. pulling force. Be sure the location you select 

can  withstand  this  much  force.  You  may  need  to  use  steel  reinforcement  plates,  or  weld  on 
additional bracing, depending on the desired mounting location.

 

2.  Align the winch with the desired location, and mark for drilling the locations of the 4 holes on the 

base of the winch. 

3.  Drill these locations on your vehicle. 
4.  Using hardened steel bolts at least 3/8in. in diameter, install your winch to the location. 

 
 
 

Temporary Mounting 

1.  Attach the three Plate Stud Bolts to the Adapter Plate, as shown, (see Diagram on page 9)

 

using 

the supplied Nuts. Tighten securely.

 

 

2.  Index the heads of the Plate Studs into the keyhole slots on the back of the winch. 

Summary of Contents for 141220

Page 1: ...RTABLE WINCH OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal...

Page 2: ...power 3 12 Volt powered for convenient use without extension cords or small gas engines 4 Portable with built in carrying handle and quick attach mounting plate TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Descripti...

Page 3: ...s cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution...

Page 4: ...nd equipment Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which comply with current national standards or when needed a face shield Wear heavy leather gloves when handling a wire rope Use as...

Page 5: ...ft and right housing Use any good quality waterproof grease Assembly Wiring your Electric Winch Your Winch may be used with temporary or permanent wiring NOTE Mount the winch prior to completing the w...

Page 6: ...ntinually recharge the battery However exercise extreme caution when working around a running vehicle See USING YOUR WINCH on page 7 of this manual Do not use a dirty corroded or leaking battery You m...

Page 7: ...TING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION 2 To pull out the cable turn the CLUTCH KNOB 19 counterclockwise to loosen it and then pull out the cable you need ALWAYS LEAVE AT LEAST THREE TURNS OF CABLE ON T...

Page 8: ...on is out of the way of the vehicle and the cable before activating the winch Power Limits Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch Never use the hand crank to assist the winch This w...

Page 9: ...DIAGRAM PARTS LIST...

Page 10: ...14 Gear 47 Fast plate 15 Clutch knob 48 Bearing 16 Friction plate 49 Nut 17 Steel plate 50 Shaft 18 Steel plate 51 Gear 19 Gear assembly 52 Plate 20 Friction plate 53 Lock washer 21 Screw 54 Lock spri...

Page 11: ...WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Co Inc Burnsville MN 55337 0499 Made in China...

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