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2500 LB 12V-DC Electric ATV Winch Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #10811053P SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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® Thank you very much for choosing a Polestar product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 5 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Assembly Instructions .......................... 8 Before Each Use ..........................11 Operating Instructions ........................11 After Each Use ............................. 15 Maintenance ............................15 Troubleshooting ..........................
Intended Use The 2500lb 12 Volt DC Electric ATV Winch has a permanent magnet motor which draws less current, making it ideal for ATV use. The single-stage planetary gear system allows for fast line speed while the automatic load-holding brake provides maximum safety. It has free spooling for a fast line-out, a roller fairlead with nylon bushing and an aircraft-grade wire rope.
Layer Rated Line pull Rope Length/ Layer 6’ (1.8m) 2500lb (1134kg) 13.3’ (4.0m) 2045lb (928kg) 21.9’ (6.7m) 1731lb (785kg) 31.8’ (9.7m) 1500lb (680kg) 43.1’ (13.1m) 1324lb (600kg) 50’ (15.2m) 1184lb (537kg) First Layer of Wire Rope Performance Line Pull Line Speed Amp Draw lb (kg) fpm(m/min)
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⚠ WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter and well-lit. Cluttered, wet or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the electric winch in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Specific Operation Warnings ⚠ WARNING GENERAL SAFETY To prevent injury or property damage, read and understand all instructions before operating winch. Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles and heavy-duty leather work gloves during operation. Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may briefly create excess load, causing product failure.
Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, to assist the winch. Do not use vehicle to pull on the wire rope and assist the winch. Do not use to transport people or animals. Disconnect battery cables before working near the wire rope, drum, fairlead or load to prevent accidental starting.
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Align the winch perpendicular to the center line of the vehicle at the desired location and mark the locations of the winch base holes. Compare the dimensions of the marked holes. Before drilling, verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that will be damaged.
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Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used, to the battery. This route must be secure and out of the way of moving parts, road debris or any possibility of being damaged by operation or maintenance of the vehicle.
Before Each Use ⚠ WARNING Inspect the winch rope, hook, and slings before operating the winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch ropes must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation. Wrap the wire rope under 500 lbs. of tension before use. Otherwise, the wire rope may bind during operation.
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Basic Operation Note: If a winch is to be used to pull a vehicle, it should optimally be rated to a single line pull at least twice the vehicle’s weight. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if the wire rope is frayed, kinked, or damaged. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
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10. Place a heavy rag or carpet (sold separately) over the wire rope span 6 feet from the hook to help absorb the force released if the wire rope breaks. 11. Move the clutch control to the engaged position. See the instruction for your winch model under clutch operation.
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15. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley (sold separately) and an anchor point directly in front of the winch (see illustration) to keep the wire rope pulled straight. ⚠...
After Each Use ⚠ WARNING Wipe external surfaces of the winch with a clean cloth. Maintenance ⚠ WARNING • To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, disconnect the battery cables before performing any inspection, maintenance or cleaning procedures. • To prevent serious injury from winch failure, do not use damaged equipment. If an abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Troubleshooting ⚠ WARNING • Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. • Disconnect power supply before service. Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting customer service. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call 1-888-380-7428 for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action...
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number Description Quantity Motor Gear Ring Planetary Gear Assembly Rotator Gear Drum Support Plate Pan Head Screw M6x16 Drum Assembly Screw M5x8 Spline Spring Clutch Assembly Tension Plate Pin 2.5 x 12 Baseplate Bushing Clutch Knob Hex Flange Nut M5 Screw M5 x 12 Hex Socket Screw M6x 16...
Red Strap Mounting Plate Roller Fairlead Hook Wire Rope Assembly Circuit Breaker Control Box Handlebar Rocker Switch Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-380-7428. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Forcome (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) ® that the Polestar Product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original purchaser. To make a warranty claim, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-380-7428, identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim.
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