Installation; Mount The Winch; Winch Assembly - Generic Install - KFI SE45w-R2 Operator's Manual

Synthetic cable utv/sxs winch
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MODEL #SE45w-R2 – 4,500LB (2041KG) WINCH
10. Fairlead Mount – Adapter to mount the winch and
fairlead for utility applications.
11. Contactor – Power from the vehicle battery flows
through the weather sealed solenoid switch before
being directed to the winch motor.

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This KFI 4,500 lb winch is designed with a bolt pattern
that is standard for this class of winch. Many winch
mounting kits are available that utilize this bolt pattern for
the most popular ATVs and UTVs. You can find most of
the ATV/UTV winch mounts on our website
(www.kfiproducts.com).

Mount the Winch

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Before starting to install this winch,
disconnect the vehicle ground and positive leads
from the battery.
1.
Install the winch and fairlead with the supplied
hardware per the instructions provided with the
model specific winch mounting kit or prepare a flat,
secure mounting location for the winch.
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Mounting bolts must be SAE Grade
5 or better and torqued to 17 ft. lbs.
Split Cable Hook
Stopper (If included)
Clevis &
Cotter Pin
Hook

Winch Assembly - Generic Install

Cable
Note: Cable must exit
between spool and
mounting surface!
Roller Fairlead
12. Clevis Hook – Provides a means for connecting the
looped ends of cables to an anchor.
13. Cable Hook Stopper – Protects the rollers, motors,
and gears.
14. Hand Saver Strap – Used to assist cable feed.
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This kit includes mounting bolts
with different lengths for fastening the winch (M8 x
20, 25, and 30mm long). Use the length that best
fits your mounting application. Refer to vehicle
specific mount instructions for more information.
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If you choose not to use a model
specific mounting kit, you will need to drill holes in
the structural support of the vehicle. Be certain that
your structural support is sufficient for the pulling
forces of this winch.
2.
Attach the winch using supplied M8 x 25mm or
30mm bolts and washers thru the fairlead bracket
or model specific winch mount and into the winch.
3.
Disengage the clutch by rotating the clutch cap to
the RELEASE position. Release the synthetic cable
and pull through the roller fairlead.
4.
Attach the clevis hook to the cable and the hand
saver strap to the clevis hook.
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CONTROLS AND fEATURES
Winch Body
Mount Plate *
(*) Generic plate shown (Fairlead
Mount) . Use vehicle specific
mounting application and assem-
bly instructions for most installs.
Bolts - M10 x 20mm, Fairlead
Winch Bolts -
M8 x 20, 25, or 30mm
See Notice above. Use longer
bolts with multiple plates. Do not
over tighten or strip threads!

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