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. A2500...
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. A2500...
Page 8
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. A2500...
(“FREESPOOL”) the spooling drum from winch motor. the gear train. Engaging the clutch Clevis Hook (12): Provides a means for (“ENGAGE”) locks the winch into the gear connecting the looped ends of cables to an system. anchor. A2500...
Installation Find a location for the contactor. If the Model specific mounting kit does not This KFI 2,500 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.
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) A2500...
Page 12
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. A2500...
Always use a sling as an anchor point. General Tips for Safe Operation Your A2500 winch is rated at 2,500 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.
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. A2500...
For service or parts assistance, contact our help 4. Rotate the clutch cap to the “Engage” line at 1-877-346-2050. position. 5. Retract Cable Assembly onto drum being careful not to allow kinking or over heating of the winch. A2500...
A2500 Specifications A2500 Specifications Performance Specifications Rated Pull 2,500 lbs (1134 kg) Gear Reduction Ratio 171:1 Motor Permanent Magnet 1.2 HP/0.89 KW (DC 12V) Drum Size 1.5” (D) x 3.15” (L) 38 mm (D) x 80 mm (L) Cable 3/16” (D) x 45.9’ (L) 4.8 mm (D) x 14 m (L)
A2500 Specifications Winch Parts List Part # Description Part # Description 250100-S Motor Assembly Handlebar Switch 250047 Mounting Angle 250001 Screw M6 x 20 250048 Screw M5 x 25 250002 Washer -Flat Φ6 250003 Tie Bar 250049 Washer -Flat Φ...
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. A2500...
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.
Toll Free: 1-877-346-2050 tech@kfiproducts.com Agreement By purchasing and/or using any item from KFI and/or it’s 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the A2500 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers