Harbor Freight Tools 90476 Owner's Manual
Specications
Universal Winch
Mounting Channel
Item 90476
INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Read this material before
using this product.
Failure to do so can result
in serious injury.
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that the product is intact and
undamaged.
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reproduced in any shape or form without the
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Diagrams within this document may not be drawn
proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,
actual product may differ slightly from the
product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement
parts, please call 1‑800‑444‑3353.
Winch
Compatibility
Vehicle
Compatibility
Badlands Winch models
68142 and 68143
Various vehicles,
including Toyota® models
FJ‑40 and FJ‑45
Important Safety Information
1. Assemble only according to
these instructions. Improper
assembly can create hazards.
2. Use as intended only. This Channel
is designed to be used with
Badlands Winch models 68142
and 68143. Do not weld, bend,
drill new holes in, or otherwise
modify this item. Modications may
compromise the structure of this
product, leading to sudden failure
under load and decreased capacity.
3. Do not exceed 12,000 lb. capacity.
Mounting location and hardware
must support winch and load.
4. Verify Channel is compatible with
the vehicle it is being mounted on.
5. Prior to installing, read and
understand instructions and safety
precautions outlined in vehicle’s
manufacturer’s service manual.
6. Wear ANSI‑approved safety
goggles and heavy‑duty work
gloves during mounting.
7. Keep work area clean and well lit.
8. Keep bystanders out of the area
during mounting and use.
Manual Revised 11j
9. Do not mount or use winch
when tired or when under the
inuence of drugs or medication.
10. This product is not a toy.
Do not allow children to play
with or near this item.
11. Inspect before every use; do not
use if parts are loose or damaged.
12. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.
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. Avoid accidental damage to
Channel and/or vehicle to
which Channel will be installed.
Prior to installing the Channel
on vehicle, read and understand
instructions and safety
precautions as outlined in vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual.
2. CAUTION! Prior to attaching
the Channel to vehicle, make
sure vehicle’s engine is off and
emergency brake is set.
3. With assistance, position Channel
between front frame rails of vehicle.
4. Align mounting holes in Channel
with the factory bolt holes in the
frame rails of vehicle. Then,
securely attach Channel to
vehicle’s frame rails with the
appropriate size ASTM Grade 5
Bolts, Washers, Lock Washers,
and Nuts (not included).
5. With assistance, and use of proper
lifting device, position Winch
(not included) over Channel.
6. Using the appropriate size ASTM
Grade 5 Bolts, Washers, Lock
Washers, and Nuts, attach Winch’s
Fairlead (roller or hawse) onto
front of Channel. Then run the
Winch’s Hook through the Fairlead.
Attach to Vehicle’s Front Frame Rails
Attach Fairlead Here
7. Align mounting holes in base
of the Winch with mounting
holes in Channel.
8. Securely attach Winch to Channel,
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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