CHAMPION 14560 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4500 lb. Winch

ATV/UTV Wireless Winch Kit

MODEL NUMBER

14560

SAVE THESE INS TRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.

MADE IN CHINA

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10006 Santa Fe Springs Road

Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

USA / 1-877-338-0999

www.championpowerequipment.com

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference.(2) This device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

Have questions or need assistance?

Do not r etu rn this pro duct t o the s tor e!

if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

14560

4500 lb. Winch

ATV/UTV Wirelss Winch Kit

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

Install the Rocker Switch ..........6

Install the Antenna .............. 6

Wiring the Winch ...............7

Testing Winch Operation ........... 8

Wiring Diagram ................9

Switch Wiring Diagram ............ 9

Antenna Wiring Diagram .......... 10

Operation .................... 11

General Tips for Safe Operation ...... 11

Self Recovery ................ 11

Winching Techniques A-Z ......... 12

Maintenance .................. 13

Lubrication ................. 13

Cable Assembly Replacement ....... 13

Specifications .................. 14

Performance Specifications ........ 14

Remote Battery ............... 14

Parts Diagram ............... 15

Parts List .................. 16

Troubleshooting ................. 17

Warranty ..................... 18

Warranty Qualifications .......... 18

Repair/Replacement Warranty ....... 18

Do Not Return The Unit

To The Place Of Purchase ......... 18

Warranty Exclusions ............ 18

Limits of Implied Warranty

And Consequential Damage ........ 18

Contact Information ............ 18

Address ................. 18

Customer Service ........... 18

Technical Service ........... 18

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

14560

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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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SAFETY RULES

WARNING

When re-spooling the cable, ensure that the
cable spools in the under-wind position with
the cable entering the drum from the bottom,
not the top.

To re-spool correctly, and while wearing
gloves, keep a slight load on the cable while
pushing the remote button to draw in the
cable. Walk toward the winch not allowing
the cable to slide through your hands. Do not
let your hands get within 12” of the winch
while re-spooling. Turn off the winch and
repeat the procedure until a few feet of cable
are left. Disconnect the remote control and
finish spooling by rotating the drum by hand
with the clutch disengaged. Keep hands clear
of the fairlead and drum while the winch is
under power.

WARNING

Do not use as a hoist. Do not use for overhead
lifting.

CAUTION

Use gloves to protect hands when handling
the cable. Never let the cable slide through
your hands.

CAUTION

Duration of winching pulls should be kept as
short as possible.

If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to
the touch, stop winching immediately and let
it cool down for a few minutes. Do not pull for
more than one minute at or near the rated load.

CAUTION

If the motor stalls, do not maintain power to
the winch.

Electric winches are designed and made for
intermittent use and should not be used in
constant duty applications.

CAUTION

Never release the free-spool clutch when
there is a load on the winch.

CAUTION

Use hook strap when handling the hook for
spooling or unspooling the wire rope.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Do not wrap the cable around any object and
hook it back onto itself.

CAUTION

Apply blocks to the wheels of the vehicle
when on an incline.

DO NOT Mix Old and New batteries
DO NOT Mix Alkaline, Standard, or
Rechargeable Batteries

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