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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Likely Solutions

Motor 
overheats.

1.  Incorrect power cords.
2.  Winch running time too long.
3.  Insufficient current or voltage. 

4.  Loose motor connections.

1.  Use only supplied power cords.
2.  Allow Winch to cool down periodically.
3.  Fully charge battery.  Run Winch 

with vehicle motor running.

4.  Check and tighten motor connections to Control Box.

Motor does 
not turn on. 

1.  Remote Socket not 

connected properly.

2.  Loose battery cable connections.
3.  Insufficient current or voltage. 

4.  Defective contactor.
5.  Wireless Receiver 

Switch turned OFF.

6.  Wireless Remote turned OFF.
7.  Winch Disconnect 

Switch turned OFF.

8.  Low batteries in Wireless Remote.
9.  Defective motor.  

10. Loose Control Box ground cable.
11. Internal wear or damage.

1.  Insert Remote Socket all the way into connector. 

2.  Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
3.  Fully charge battery.  Run Winch 

with vehicle motor running.

4.  Replace Control Box.
5.  Turn ON Wireless Receiver Switch. 

6.  Turn ON Wireless Remote.
7.  Turn ON Winch Disconnect Switch. 

8. 

Replace Remote batteries — CR2032, quantity two.

9.  Check for voltage at armature port with Switch 

pressed.  If voltage is present, replace motor. 

10. Check and tighten ground cable to Control Box.
11. Replace motor.

Motor runs 
but drum does 
not turn.

Clutch not engaged.

Move the Clutch Handle to the Engaged position.  
If problem persists, a qualified technician 
needs to check and repair.

Motor runs 
slowly or 
without normal 
power.

1.  Insufficient current or voltage. 

2.  Loose or corroded battery 

cable connections. 

3.  Incorrect power cords.

1.  Battery weak, recharge.  

Run Winch with vehicle motor running.

2.  Clean, tighten, or replace. 

3.  Use only supplied power cords.

Motor runs in 
one direction 
only.

1.  Defective contactor.
2.  Defective Wireless Remote.
3.  Loose motor connections.

1.  Replace Control Box.
2.  Replace Wireless Remote.
3.  Check and tighten motor connections to Control Box.

  Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing 

the tool.  Disconnect power supply before service.

Summary of Contents for Badland Apex

Page 1: ...ence 20d When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2019 by Harbor Freight Tools All...

Page 2: ...k 3 8 Replaceable with Spring loaded Safety Latch Fairlead Aluminum Fairlead Sound Rating 85 dB Synthetic Rope Size Type 0 375 x 80 9 5mm x 24 4m Battery 12VDC Minimum 650 CCA Battery Cables Minimum 2...

Page 3: ...resistant leather gloves Wear AnSi approved safety glasses Cut or sever hazard Roller entanglement hazard Hot surface burn hazard Fire hazard Caustic chemical acid hazard explosion hazard Do not loop...

Page 4: ...s gas tanks or any other component which could be damaged during drilling 4 Mounting location and hardware must support Winch and load 5 Use supplied power cords and synthetic rope listed in manual on...

Page 5: ...ice 3 Use supplied power cords synthetic rope or cables listed in manual only Do not use thinner longer cables or link multiple cables together 4 Have the Winch serviced by a qualified repair person u...

Page 6: ...his product What s in the Box Winch x 1 Aluminum Fairlead x 1 Hook x 1 Remote Control x 1 Rope Protecting Mat x 2 Ground Cable x 1 Disconnect Switch x 1 Remote Control Cable x 1 Red Hook Strap x 1 Con...

Page 7: ...ed capacity without damage or weakening Steel reinforcement plates may be needed or a certified welder may need to weld on additional bracing depending on the mounting location 5 Drill holes appropria...

Page 8: ...Box is disconnected and hanging freely Small Black Wire Ground Cable 4 Remove the Terminal Cover by unscrewing two M4x16 Screws holding it in place Remove the six Motor Terminal Nuts and three Copper...

Page 9: ...rminal Nuts removed in step 4 Motor Terminal nuts Control Box black red yellow 11 Use the Small Black Wire Connector and Small Black Wire Extension to lengthen the Small Black Wire from the Control Bo...

Page 10: ...the Cables from the Winch to the battery following the precautions discussed above Refer to Figure C Disconnect Switch Black Ground Cable Red Battery Cable 12 Cable Socket Cover Small Black Wire Figu...

Page 11: ...perly coiled under tension to be able to support a load without damage 1 Find a suitable location where the Rope can be spooled onto the Winch while anchored to a solid object Approximately 70 feet wi...

Page 12: ...thetic Rope out Wireless Operation 1 For wireless Remote Control operation turn on the Wireless Receiver Switch on the Control Box Wireless Receiver Wireless Receiver Switch Switch Control Control Box...

Page 13: ...s and general winch operating procedures If this guide is unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Read the enTiRe iMPORTAnT SAFeTy inFORMATiOn section at the beginning of...

Page 14: ...wiring corroded or loose terminals any other condition that may affect its safe operation Examine the Synthetic Rope Do not use the Winch if the Rope is frayed or has cut strands 2 AFTeR uSe wipe ext...

Page 15: ...Fully charge battery Run Winch with vehicle motor running 4 Replace Control Box 5 Turn ON Wireless Receiver Switch 6 Turn ON Wireless Remote 7 Turn ON Winch Disconnect Switch 8 Replace Remote batteri...

Page 16: ...NTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUT...

Page 17: ...FeTy OPeRATiOn MAinTenAnCe SeTuP Record Product s Serial number Here note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead note Some parts are listed and shown for illustratio...

Page 18: ...Transmission Shaft S8x289 1 27 Brake Assembly 1 28 Spline Drive Sleeve 1 29 Tab 2 30 Waterproof Sealing Ring 2 31 Radial Ring 2 Part Description Qty 32 Iron Bushing 2 33 Motor Assembly 1 34 Terminal C...

Page 19: ...6 5797 Item 56385 SAFeTy OPeRATiOn MAinTenAnCe SeTuP Assembly Diagram 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 37 35 40 4 34 36 18 19 20 21 23 39 41 42 43 44 45 48 49 50 60 51 52 56 57 58 53 55 54 59 47 24 2...

Page 20: ...usion 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 INCLU...

Page 21: ...s All rights reserved No portion of this guide or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this g...

Page 22: ...ching Straight Pull 14 Single Line Winching Snatch Block 16 Double Line Winching 18 Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section beginning on page 4 of this guide including all text under subh...

Page 23: ...t leather gloves Wear ANSI approved safety glasses Cut or sever hazard Roller entanglement hazard Hot surface burn hazard Fire hazard Caustic chemical acid hazard Explosion hazard Do not loop the wire...

Page 24: ...ay be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum Use included strap to hold hook instead 7 Stay out of the direct line that the rope is pulling In case it slips or breaks it will whiplash along this...

Page 25: ...en after it is straightened out kinked wire rope can fail suddenly and must not be used 17 Keep children and bystanders away while operating Distractions can cause you to lose control 18 Stay alert wa...

Page 26: ...not slide a wire or synthetic rope through hands even with gloves on 29 Winch motor will be hot during and after use Keep clear 30 Do not power the hook all the way into the fairlead or Winch 31 To pr...

Page 27: ...ernator KEEP THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL The parking brake is not designed to hold the loads that the winch can apply If recovering another vehicle keep foot firmly on brake For self recovery carefully ste...

Page 28: ...cause there are many other variables to consider off road that add resistance For example the ground is not smooth or solid like pavement the vehicle s wheels may not turn smoothly the vehicle s steer...

Page 29: ...s used to estimate the recovery load Wheel Depth 1x GVW Fender Depth 2x GVW Cab Depth 3x GVW A snatch block is a great way to double the pulling power of your winch Tackle Resistance Each shackle that...

Page 30: ...utermost layer of rope is represented by the full length shovel and the first layer of rope is represented by the short shovel The winch and the vehicle electrical system have a limited amount of powe...

Page 31: ...ow Spotter must be outside danger zone Have spotter watch for even winding of rope on drum If rope starts winding unevenly on the drum stop winching and adjust rigging or vehicle position Freespool th...

Page 32: ...change situation the objective is to pull from a direction that has a greater impact on the stuck vehicle In this example the weight is the stuck vehicle and the snatch block is attached to an anchor...

Page 33: ...ork gloves when handling wire rope Do not run hands along wire rope even with gloved hands some wire strands can be sharp enough to pierce gloves Kinked Strands Replace Separated Strand Replace Broken...

Page 34: ...oint Don t forget any rigging you will need such as a tree strap and shackle WARNING To prevent serious injury from sudden detachment of the winch rope leave at least 5 full wraps of rope on the drum...

Page 35: ...to make sure the rope is spooling on the drum correctly 3 Perform the winching operation with the vehicle in NEUTRAL or DRIVE Watch your spotter and monitor the battery voltage while winching Increas...

Page 36: ...nd a Corner When stuck on a hill or tight trail and an anchor point is too close to winch effectively a snatch block can be used Not only does this lower the rope layer so that the winch can pull hard...

Page 37: ...the trail to attach a snatch block to and perform the recovery Pay special attention to the danger zone since it is much larger than a straight line pull DANGER ZONE USE ALL OF THE PRECAUTIONS AND STE...

Page 38: ...forts that require more force than a single line pull can provide use a double line rigging back to the winching vehicle Make sure the rigging at the anchor is rated to withstand the estimated load to...

Page 39: ...his can be especially helpful in low traction conditions such as snow or mud Pay special attention to the danger zone since it is much larger than a straight line pull DANGER ZONE USE ALL OF THE PRECA...

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