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...
NOTE If you have questions regarding your winch, we WARNING can help. Please call our help line at 1-877-346- 2050. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous could situation which, if not avoided, result in death or serious injury. SE45w...
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. SE45w...
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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. SE45w...
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 wire rope. SE45w...
Once location is found do not Installation install until all wiring is completed. This KFI 4,500 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 ATV’s and UTV’s.
Depending on the location of the contactor, you may need to use the black and red cables in place of the yellow and blue, and the yellow and blue in place of the red and black. Just remember that this also changes the diagram. SE45w...
With some applications the motor leads may need to be rotated to avoid interference with other components. If rotation is required please give us a call at 1-877-346-2050 for instructions or visit our website at www.kfiproducts.com and look in the Instructions section. SE45w...
Position hook stopper at approx. ¾ of the total line distance towards hook while using your winch to help reduce whip back in the event of cable breakage. SE45w...
General Tips for Safe Operation Your winch is equipped with a roller fairlead Your SE45w winch is rated at 4,500 lbs. to help guide the cable and to reduce capacity in first layer (max) when spooling binding on short side pulls.
Avoid shock loads; keep the cable under tension. o. The vehicle to be winched should be placed in neutral and the parking brake released. Only release the brake pedal when under full tension. Avoid shock SE45w...
For service or parts assistance, contact our help new one. line at 1-877-346-2050. 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. SE45w...
SE45w Specifications SE45w Specifications Performance Specifications Rated Pull 4,500 lbs (2041 kg) Gear Reduction Ratio 166:1 Motor Permanent Magnet 1.7 HP (DC 12V) Drum Size 2.0” (D) x 4.9” (L) 50.8 mm (D) x 125.0 mm (L) Synthetic Cable 15/64” (D) x 50.0’ (L) 6 mm (D) x 15.2 m (L)
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. SE45w...
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.
Spring Valley, MN 55975 Agreement By purchasing and/or using any item from KFI and/or its parent company, the purchaser acknowledges to be 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.
Respool the cable evenly and tightly on the drum. If cable is wound loosely it may cause the cable to work it way down to the drum and wedge itself under other layers. DO NOT Grease or Oil the cable. SE45w...