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- Page 1 Model #: A3000 Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 3000 lb. ATV WINCH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Winching Techniques A-Z ....... 11 Maintenance ........12 Lubrication ..........12 Cable Assembly Replacement ....12 A3000 Specifications ...... 13 Performance Specifications ....13 Winch Diagram ........14 Model: #A3000 ........14 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction This Booklet Every effort has been made to ensure the Congratulations on your purchase of a KFI accuracy and completeness of the winch. KFI researches and develops winches information in this manual. We reserve the to strict specifications. With proper use and... -
Page 4: Manual Conventions
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous will situation which, if not avoided, result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous could situation which, if not avoided, result in death or serious injury. A3000... -
Page 5: Safety Rules
Do not use cable as a pull strap. WARNING The wire rope may break before the motor stalls. For heavy loads at or near rated capacity, use a pulley block/snatch block to reduce the load on the wire rope. A3000... - Page 6 Never release the free-spool clutch when there is a load on the winch. Use gloves to protect hands when handling the cable. Never let the cable slide through your hands. CAUTION Use hook strap when handling the hook for spooling or unspooling the wire rope. A3000...
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Page 7: Controls And Features
Clevis Hook (12): Provides a means for the gear train. Engaging the clutch connecting the looped ends of cables to an (“ENGAGE”) locks the winch into the gear anchor. system. Braking System (6): Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum A3000... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Find a location for the contactor. If the Model specific mounting kit does not This KFI 3,000 lb winch is designed with a indicate a recommended contactor bolt pattern that is standard in this class of location, then it is recommended that winch. -
Page 9: Step 4-Mount The Hand Remote Socket (Optional)
Route the other ends to the contactor location. (See diagram on page 8) 2. Connect the yellow and blue cables to Proper the contactor (yellow to yellow and blue Terminal to blue). Do NOT tighten nuts. Tightening (See diagram on page 8) A3000... -
Page 10: Winch Wiring Diagram
Installation Winch Wiring Diagram NEG (-) NEG (-) POS (+) POS (+) LEADS AT DEFAULT POSITION LEADS ROTATED 90° A3000... -
Page 11: Switch Wiring Diagram
Installation Switch Wiring Diagram A3000... -
Page 12: Operation
Always use a sling as an anchor point. General Tips for Safe Operation Your A3000 winch is rated at 3,000 lbs. capacity in first layer (max) when spooling the first rope layer on the drum. Overloads can damage the winch, motor and/or wire rope. -
Page 13: Winching Techniques A-Z
Begin winching. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the drum. The vehicle that is being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the winching process. Avoid shock loads; keep the wire rope under tension. A3000... -
Page 14: Maintenance
3. Remove old Cable Assembly and attach new one. 4. Rotate the clutch cap to the “Engage” position. 5. Retract Cable Assembly onto drum being careful not to allow kinking or over heating of the winch. A3000... -
Page 15: A3000 Specifications
A3000 Specifications A3000 Specifications Performance Specifications Rated Pull 3,000 lbs (1361 kg) Gear Reduction Ratio 171:1 Motor Permanent Magnet 1.3 HP/1.12 KW (DC 12V) Drum Size 1.5” (D) x 3.32” (L) 38 mm (D) x 84.4 mm (L) Cable 3/16” (D) x 45.9’ (L) 4.8 mm (D) x 14 m (L) -
Page 16: Winch Diagram
A3000 Specifications Winch Diagram Model: #A3000 A3000... -
Page 17: Winch Parts List
A3000 Specifications Winch Parts List Part # Description Part # Description 300100-C Motor Assembly Handlebar Switch 300047 Mounting Angle 300001 Screw M6 x 20 300048 Screw M5 x 25 300002 Washer -Flat Φ6 300003 Tie Bar 300049 Washer -Flat Φ... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Special precautions should be taken when backing up or other instances where you may be distracted and forget your finger is still on the power-in switch. A little practice and common sense will ensure a trouble free plow season and prolong the life of your equipment. A3000... -
Page 19: Warranty
Registration Card and a copy of your sales abused, loaded beyond the winch’s limits, receipt from one of KFI's resale locations as modified, installed improperly or connected proof of purchase. incorrectly to any electrical component. -
Page 20: Contact Information
Warranty Agreement By purchasing and/or using any item from KFI and/or its parent company, the purchaser acknowledges being at least 18 years of age. Purchaser also acknowledges that winch products are inherently dangerous and hazardous, and that use of the product involves the risk and danger of serious bodily injury including, but not limited to, disability, paralysis, dismemberment and death.