Introduction Introduction This Booklet Congratulations on your purchase of a KFI winch. Every effort has been made to ensure the KFI researches and develops winches to strict accuracy and completeness of the information in specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this manual.
NOTE WARNING If you have questions regarding your winch, WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous we can help. Please call our help line at situation which, if not avoided, could result in 1-877-346-2050. death or serious injury. AMP-25-R2...
Do not use cable as a pull strap. WARNING The cable 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. AMP-25-R2...
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Never release the release clutch when there is CAUTION 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 cable. AMP-25-R2...
Engaging the clutch (“ENGAGE”) locks the winch into the gear system. Braking System (6): Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch motor is stopped and there is a load on the steel cable. AMP-25-R2...
Installation Installation “Figure 1” This KFI 2,500 lb Plug & Play winch assembly is designed to be a direct fit up to the specific ATV Models from our online application chart. Step 1-ATV Install Preparation WARNING Before you start to install this winch, disconnect the vehicle ground and positive leads from the battery.
While mounting the contactor to the new loca- tion you will want to route the wires around the winch as shown in Figure 8 & 9. You should not have to loosen any of the pre-connected wires. “Figure 7” “Figure 8” “Figure 9” AMP-25-R2...
Positive other 2-pin connector [K] that is coming out of the contactor shown in Figure 11. “Figure 12” Buss Bar on ETX, 450 & 570 Secure this wire if needed with zip ties. AMP-25-R2...
[A] from step 1.2 and close the front rack. On the 850 and 1000 models re-assemble the front rack. On all models, re-install the front lower cover, front clip on the scramblers and any aftermar- ket bumpers removed from steps 3 and 4. AMP-25-R2...
General Tips for Safe Operation Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree Your AMP-25-R2 winch is rated at 2,500 lbs. trunk or boulder. Always use a sling as an anchor capacity in first layer (max) when spooling the first point.
14. Begin winching. Be sure that the cable 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 cable under tension. AMP-25-R2...
/ damp conditions, be sure to run the motor in careful not to allow kinking or over heating of free spool until the motor is warm. This helps dry the winch. out any moisture and condensation trapped inside the housing. AMP-25-R2...
AMP-25-R2 Specifications Performance Specifications Rated Pull 2,500 lbs (1134 kg) Gear Reduction Ratio 180:1 Motor Permanent Magnet 1.07 HP/0.83kW (DC 12V) Drum Size 1.75” (D) x 2.76” (L) 44.5 mm (D) x 70.0 mm (L) Steel Cable 3/16” (D) x 45.9’ (L) 4.8 mm (D) x 14 m (L)
Contactor Issue Refer to our contactor troubleshooting guide at www.kfiproducts.com under “Support” Call KFI Technical support Double check your winch wiring diagram to make sure all wires are correct. Wired Incorrectly Hand remote / Dash rocker wires need to always Contactor clicks but the be green to green and black to black.
Kappers Fabricating Inc. (KFI) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of KFI’s resale locations as proof of purchase. Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within Fifteen (15) days of the date of purchase.
Your purchase of the product shall constitute your release and indemnity in favor of KFI and/or or its parent company, its shareholders, officers, directors and employees from any and all claims or injuries of every kind resulting from use or operation of the product, including costs and attorney’s fees...