Operators Manual

REV 11008-20120905 6
11008 ENGLISH
This CPE 10,000 lb 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.
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
ASSEMBLY
Assembling and wiring 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. 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.
3. Attach the clevis hook and hand strap.
4. Connect the battery leads. FOR WINCH TO
FUNCTION PROPERLY: Connect the red
(positive) lead to the positive (+) terminal
of the vehicle’s 12 volt battery. Connect
the black (negative) lead to the negative (–)
terminal of the vehicle’s 12 volt battery.
5. Attach the remote lead to the winch and test
for proper operation.
6. 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.
Assembling and wiring 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