CHAMPION 12551 User Manual
2500 lb.
OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WINCH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.
MADE IN CHINA
REV 12551-20120208
MODEL NUMBER
12551
10006 Santa Fe Springs Road
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
USA / 1-877-338-0999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
12551
2500 lb.
WINCH
Introduction ....................1
Introduction ..................1
This Booklet ................. 1
Accessories .................. 1
Manual Conventions ............... 2
Safety Rules ................... 3
Controls and Features .............. 5
Winch ..................... 5
Assembly ..................... 6
Assembling the Winch ............ 6
Solenoid/Contactor Location ........ 6
Installing the Rocker Switch ......... 6
Wiring the Winch ............... 7
Wiring Diagram ................ 8
Switch Wiring Diagram ............ 8
Operation ..................... 9
General Tips for Safe Operation ....... 9
Self Recovery ................. 9
Winching Techniques A-Z ......... 10
Maintenance .................. 11
Lubrication ................. 11
Cable Assembly Replacement ....... 11
Specifications .................. 12
Performance Specifications ........ 12
Parts Diagram ............... 13
Parts List .................. 14
Troubleshooting ................. 15
Warranty ..................... 16
Warranty Qualifications .......... 16
Repair/Replacement Warranty ....... 16
Do Not Return The Unit
To The Place Of Purchase ......... 16
Warranty E xclusions ............ 16
Limits of Implied Warranty
And Consequential Damage ........ 16
Contact Information ............ 16
Address ................. 16
Customer Service ........... 16
Technical Service ........... 16
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion
Power Equipment winch. CPE designs and builds
winches to strict specifications. With proper use
and maintenance, this winch will bring years of
satisfying service.
Accessories
Champion Power Equipment manufactures and
sells accessories designed to help you get the
most from your purchase. To find out more about
our covers, tree savers, hooks, fairleads, etc.,
please visit our web site 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
12551
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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 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 serious injury or death.
WARNING
Do not exceed the rated capacity.
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 a cable or near a cable under
load.
WARNING
Do not use the winch to secure or hold a
vehicle for a long period of time. Do not use
the winch to secure a vehicle for transport.
WARNING
Disconnect the remote control and battery
leads when not in use.
WARNING
Avoid “shock loads” by using the control
switch intermittently to take up the slack in
the wire rope. “Shock loads” can far exceed
the rate capacity for the wire rope and drum.
Do not accelerate your vehicle while winching.
Loss of traction can cause a shock load on
the cable.
WARNING
Batteries contain acid and produce explosive
gases.
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.
WARNING
Do not move the vehicle to pull a load
(towing) on the winch cable. This could result
in cable breakage.
WARNING
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified
by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from
batteries at all times. Wear safety glasses and
protect the eyes at all times. Do not lean over
the batteries during operation.
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