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ATV/UTV Winches

Installation and Operating Instructions

2,000 lb.

odel

68146

3,000 lb.

odel

68145

5,000 lb.

odel

68144

Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the 

contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.  If any parts are missing  

or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

 

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

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.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape 

or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. 

anual Revised 11j

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Summary of Contents for 68146

Page 1: ...please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Copyright 2010 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this man...

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Page 3: ...ircraft Wire Rope Battery 12VDC Minimum 12 Ah Battery Cables 10 gauge 5 8 1 78m long Mounting Pattern 3 15 80mm Mounting Hardware Winch 2x G8 M8 1 25 X 35mm Fairlead 2x G8 M8 1 25 X 19mm Overload Prot...

Page 4: ...tery 12VDC Minimum 12 Ah Battery Cables 6 gauge 6 1 83m long Solenoid Cables 6 gauge 3 0 92m long Mounting Pattern 3 x 4 88 76 2mm x 124mm Mounting Hardware Winch 4x G8 M8 1 25 X 25mm Adaptor Plate 2x...

Page 5: ...imum 12 Ah Battery Cables 6 gauge 6 1 83m long Solenoid Cables 6 gauge 3 0 92m long Mounting Pattern 3 x 6 6 76 2mm x 167 6mm Mounting Hardware Winch 4x G8 M8 1 25 X 25mm Adaptor Plate 2x G8 M8 1 25 X...

Page 6: ...ded with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DA...

Page 7: ...xits at the bottom Symbol Property or Statement VDC Volts Direct Current A Amperes CCA Cold Cranking Amperes HP Horsepower fpm Feet Per Minute mpm Meters Per Minute RPM Revolutions Per Minute IP Inter...

Page 8: ...Do not use thinner longer cables or link multiple cables together 6 Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges or parts that will move or become hot 7 Ventilate area well before and while workin...

Page 9: ...ntended only Do not lift items vertically or use for aircraft purposes 13 Prevent entanglement Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts Non skid footwear is recommen...

Page 10: ...load and recoil back striking the person pushing against it or a bystander 26 If wire rope begins to get entangled stop winch immediately and release wire rope using switch 27 For 68146 2 000 lb and...

Page 11: ...serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the winch is maintained 5 Maintain labels and nameplates on the winch These carry impo...

Page 12: ...ed location and mark the locations of the winch base holes Compare the dimensions of the marked holes to the section of Figure D that matches your winch 2 0 33 in 8 5mm 3 15 in 80mm 3 94 in 100mm 2 in...

Page 13: ...ation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that will be damaged before drilling 4 Drill pilot holes for the mounting screws 5 Secure in place with mounting screws Wiring TO PREVENT SE...

Page 14: ...red wire extending out from its side Connect this to an ignition circuit switched by the vehicle s key to help prevent accidental starting The winch will not operate if that wire is not properly conne...

Page 15: ...the Wire Rope 1 The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension to be able to support a load without damage 2 Uncoil the wire rope except for 5 full wraps 3 Recoil the wire rope back into the winc...

Page 16: ...aft Pin Drum End If the pin rests in the groove in the drum the clutch is engaged Shaft Pin Drum End If the pin rests on top of the end of the drum the clutch is released 2 To change clutch positions...

Page 17: ...nt tow strap tree strap or chain See Figure I Figure I USING A STRAP ANCHOR POINT Do not wrap the wire rope around the object and hook onto the wire rope itself This can damage the object being pulled...

Page 18: ...IN position should retract the winch cable The OUT position should power out the cable If operation is reversed the power cables may be connected backwards Correct any such issue before use 13 When it...

Page 19: ...just enough to release tension on the Wire Rope so that you can unfasten the Hook from the load and reel in the Wire Rope 20 Disconnect the Pendant Controller if equipped after use Duty Cycle Duration...

Page 20: ...Do not use the winch if the wire rope is frayed kinked or damaged 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the winch with clean cloth 3 Lubricate the wire rope occasionally with a light oil 4 The winch s...

Page 21: ...s 3 Incorrect power cords 1 Battery weak recharge Run winch with vehicle motor running 2 Clean tighten or replace 3 Use only supplied power cords Motor runs in one direction only 1 Defective or stuck...

Page 22: ...hing 1 8 Clutch Assembly 1 9 Spline 1 10 Spring 1 11 Drum Assembly 1 12 Screw M5 5 1 13 Bushing 1 14 Washer 1 15 Hex Flange Nut M5 2 16 Tension Plate 1 17 Baseplate Assembly 1 18 Clutch Knob 1 19 Scre...

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Page 24: ...Seal 1 9 Spline Spring 1 10 Clip 1 11 Drive Shaft 1 12 Tie Bar 2 13 Drum 1 14 Screw M6x 10 1 15 Planetary Gear 2 1 16 Planetary Gear 3 1 17 Fork Pin 1 18 Screw 1 19 Clutch Knob Base 1 20 Gearbox 1 21...

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Page 26: ...Spring 1 14 Joint Gear 1 15 Screw M6 X 10 3 16 Clip 2 17 Gearbox Base 1 18 Seals 2 19 Planetary Gear 1 1 20 Washer 2 21 Planetary Gear 2 1 22 Planetary Gear 3 1 23 Washer 1 24 Sliding Bearing 1 25 For...

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Page 28: ...lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCL...

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