Harbor Freight Tools 60522 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
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Specifications

Winch Compatibility

Important Safety Information

Assembly Precautions

1. Install only according to these
instructions. Improper installation
can create hazards.

2. Verify Plate is compatible with the
ATV it is being mounted on.

3. Before installing, read and understand
instructions and safety precautions in
ATV manufacturer’s service manual.

4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves
during mounting.

Use Precautions

1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this Plate.

2. Use as intended only.
This Plate is designed to be used with
2,500 & 3,500 lb Badland Winches.
Do not weld, bend, drill new holes in,
or otherwise modify this Plate.
Modifications may compromise
the structure of this product,
leading to sudden failure under
load and decreased capacity.

3. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.

2,500 & 3,500 lb
Badland Winches

5. Keep work area clean and well lit.

6. Keep bystanders out of the area
during mounting and use.

7. Do not mount or use winch when
tired or when under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.

8. Weight capacity and other product
capabilities apply to properly and
completely assembled product only.

4. Do not exceed 3,500 lb. capacity.
Mounting location and hardware
must support winch and load.
Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load
causing product failure.

5. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Mounting Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

1. CAUTION! Before attaching the
Plate to ATV, turn off ATV’s engine
and set emergency brake.

2. With assistance, position Plate
between front frame rails of ATV.

3. Align mounting holes in Plate with the
factory bolt holes in the frame of ATV.
Then, securely attach Plate to ATV’s
frame with 4 sets of 8mm diameter
ASTM Grade 5 Bolts, Washers,
Lock Washers, and Nuts (not included).

4. Using the appropriate size ASTM Grade
5 Bolts, Washers, Lock Washers,
and Nuts, attach Winch’s Fairlead
onto front of Plate. Then run the
Winch’s Hook through the Fairlead.

5. Align mounting holes in base
of the Winch (sold separately)
with mounting holes in Plate.

6. Securely attach Winch to Plate,
using correct hardware.

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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