Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instr uctions
Read, understand and follow all of these instructions and warnings (Instructions) before installing and using this product. Install and use this product only
as specified in these instructions. Improper installation or use of this product may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death. Never allow
installation or use of this product by anyone without providing them with these instructions. You must read, understand and follow all instructions and
warnings for any product(s) to which this product is used in conjunction with or installed. Save these instructions with the product for use as a reference
for any future installation and use of the product.
WARNING
• Purchaser/owner must ensure that product is
installed according to these instructions. Pur-
chaser/owner must not alter or modify product.
• Operator and bystanders should never position
any part of body under any portion of this prod-
uct or the load being supported.
• Do not allow children to play on or around this
product or the load being supported.
• Do not use winch to move humans.
• Do not get oil or grease on the friction discs.
This could allow the load to slip or fall.
• Obey crank rotation decal and operating
instructions.
• Never exceed maximum rated capacity. Refer
to stamped markings or decals on product to
obtain rated capacity. If uncertain, contact
Cequent Performance Products at 1-800-632-
3290 or www.cequentgroup.com
• Always inspect the cable and its attachment
before each use to make sure they are not
damaged. Never use worn, kinked, or frayed
Installation Instr uctions
(Mounting hardware not supplied.) The winch stand must be capable of supporting at least five times the rated capacity of the winch. The mounting
surface must be equal to or greater than the footprint of the winch frame. When attaching the winch, use 3/8" dia. grade-5 hardware and torque to 28-
30 ft-lbs. Mounting bolts will vary in length for each application. Check the final installation and make sure it winch is secure to mounting structure.
K2550 Winch
(Cable wraps beneath drum)
Required
Attaching a Rope:
Attaching a rope to the winch drum requires no bolts, nuts, or clamp. The
rope must weave through the drum outer wall and be secured beneath itself as
shown in the illustration.
Attaching a Steel Cable to a Drum:
Pass the cable from the inside of the drum through one of the dimpled holes
in the outer plate. Loop the cable around the drum bearing, under itself, and
leave 1" of cable extending past the clamp location. Torque the clamp nuts to approximately 2 ft-lbs.
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Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
cable. If the cable or attachment breaks, the
cable will whip violently, causing property dam-
age, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
• Never stand along side the winch cable or rope
or guide the cable or rope with your hands.
•Never operate with slippery, wet, or oily hands
and always maintain a firm grip on the winch
handle. Do not attempt to stop a winch by
grabbing the handle while in motion.
• Always maintain a minimum of three (3)
complete wraps of cable or rope on the drum.
• Only winches that have a minimum hub
diameter of 1 3/4" can accommodate steel cable.
• Assure there is adequate safety factor, of at least
3 times the maximum load for all components
used.
• A loud clicking sound from the ratchet must be
heard when lifting the load. If a loud clicking
sound is not heard, do not use and replace
ratchet components immediately.
• Never release the crank handle unless the
Wrap guide for K1550,
KX1051, and K1051
(Cable wraps over top of drum)
Work Winches
ratchet pawl is fully engaged and the load is
supported.
• Never leave a weight supported from the winch
while the winch is unattended, as another person
may attempt to operate the winch, thereby
creating an unsafe condition.
• This winch is designed for manual operation
only and the load rating is based on an
intermittent duty cycle.
• Excessive force in turning winch handle may
indicate overload. Winches require maximum
of 45 lbs of handle force to pull their rated load.
• If you cannot crank the winch with one hand
you are potentially overloading the winch.
• Periodically check mounting hardware for
proper torque and tighten if necessary.
• Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts
before using this product.
Warning: Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
Drum
Hub
Input
Shaft
Ratchet
Pawl
Attaching a Handle:
Assemble the handle onto the flatted input shaft end. Tighten the 1/2"-13
locknut against the handle and torque to 22-25 ft-lbs. Do not over
torque. Do not adjust the double locknuts on the long end of the input
shaft.
Rope
Outer
Plate
Bearing
Illustration only. Do not remove drum to install cable or rope.
Frame
Double Locknut
Drum
Cable
F3294-00 (Rev-B-16437) 12/11
Handle
Handle
Locknut
Cable
Keeper