CHAMPION 12090 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Utility Winch
Rated Pulling Capacity 2000 lb.
Rated Marine Capacity 5000 lb. /Rated Rolling Capacity 6000 lb.
MODEL NUMBER
12090
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.
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Rated Marine Capacity 5000 lb./Rated Rolling Capacity 6000 lb.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
12090
Utility Winch
Rated Pulling Capacity 2000 lb.
Introduction ....................1
Introduction ..................1
This Booklet ................. 1
Website .................... 1
Manual Conventions ............... 2
Safety Rules ................... 3
Controls and Features .............. 5
Utility winch ................. 5
Assembly ..................... 6
Contents of the Box ............. 6
Utility Winch Location ............ 6
Mounting the Winch Permanently ...... 6
Adapter Plate ................. 7
Battery Connections ............. 7
Temporarily Wiring the Winch ........ 8
Remote Control ................ 8
Operation ..................... 9
Inspection ...................9
Connecting a Load .............. 9
General Tips for Safe Operation ...... 10
Manual Operation ............. 10
Winching Techniques ............ 11
Maintenance .................. 12
Cleaning ................... 12
Lubrication ................. 12
Cable Assembly Replacement ....... 12
Storage ................... 12
Troubleshooting ................. 13
Specifications .................. 14
Performance Specifications ........ 14
Parts Diagram ............... 15
Parts List .................. 16
Warranty ..................... 17
Warranty Qualifications .......... 17
Repair/Replacement Warranty ....... 17
Do Not Return The Unit
To The Place Of Purchase ......... 17
Warranty E xclusions ............ 17
Limits of Implied Warranty
And Consequential Damage ........ 17
Contact Information ............ 17
Address ................. 17
Customer Service ........... 17
Technical Service ........... 17
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion
Power Equipment utility winch. CPE designs
and builds winches to strict specifications. With
proper use and maintenance, this winch will bring
years of satisfying service.
Website
Champion Power Equipment manufactures and
supports every product we sell. To find out more
about your utility winch please visit our website at:
www.championpowerequipment.com
This Booklet
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
and completeness of the information in this manual.
We reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve
the product and this document at any time without
prior notice.
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have
this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Champion Power Equipment Support
1-877-338-0999
Model Number
12090
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Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
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MANUAL CONVENTIONS
This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information.
The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning
power equipment.
Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of any damage, serious injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
NOTE
If you have questions regarding your winch,
we can help. Please call our help line at
1-877-338-0999
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SAFETY RULES
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WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your winch. Failure to follow instructions could
result in damage, serious injury or death.
WARNING
Do not exceed the rated capacities.
DANGER
Do not use this winch for lifting or moving
people or animals.
DANGER
Keep yourself and others a safe distance to
the side of the cable when under tension.
DANGER
Never step over or under a cable or near a
cable under load.
WARNING
Do not use the winch to secure an item(s) for
transport.
WARNING
Disconnect the winch from power source
when not in use.
WARNING
Never leave an item(s) attached to the wire
cable, hook, or loaded when not in use.
WARNING
Do not use for overhead lifting.
CAUTION
Use gloves to protect hands when handling
the hook or cable. Never let the cable slide
through your hands.
WARNING
The wire 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 cable.
WARNING
Winch is NOT waterproof and is NOT for use
underwater. DO NOT mount in a location that
could have the winch submerged in water.
DANGER
Do not use any vehicle to aid or help the
winch pull any loads.
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CAUTION
Do not wrap the cable around any object and
hook it back onto itself.
DANGER
Do not install or have crank handle installed if
the winch is connected to a power source.
DANGER
Do not operate if cable is worn, frayed or
appears damaged. Replace cable before use.
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