CHAMPION 14551 User Manual
10006 Santa Fe Springs Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA
Made in China
14551
Rev 14551-20090309
Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4500 lb.
Important Safety
Instructions are included in
this manual
WINCH
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................... 1
Accessories ................................................ 1
This Booklet .............................................. 1
Manual Conventions ......................... 2
Safety Rules ...................................... 3
Controls and Features ....................... 5
Winch ........................................................ 5
Mounting .......................................... 6
Operation ......................................... 7
General Tips for Safe Operation ............... 7
Self Recovery ............................................ 7
Winching Techniques A-Z ........................ 8
Maintenance ..................................... 9
Lubrication ............................................... 9
Cable Assembly Replacement .................. 9
Specifications ................................. 10
Performance Specifications .................... 10
Winch Diagram ........................................ 11
Winch Parts List ..................................... 12
Troubleshooting ............................. 13
Warranty ........................................ 14
Warranty Qualifications ......................... 14
Repair/Replacement Warranty .............. 14
Do not return the unit to the place of
purchase .................................................. 14
Warranty Exclusions ............................... 14
Normal Wear ....................................... 14
Installation, Use and Maintenance ..... 14
Other Exclusions ................................. 14
Limits of Implied Warranty and
Consequential Damage ........................... 14
Contact Information ............................... 15
Address ................................................ 15
Customer Service ................................ 15
Technical Service ................................. 15
Notes .............................................. 16
Introduction
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.
This Owner’s Manual contains important
safety instructions and information. SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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.
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
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
14551
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
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Manual Conventions
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
minor or moderate injury.
may
result in
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
or serious injury.
will
result in death
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
death or serious injury.
could
result in
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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