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Model #SE45-R2

Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions

4500 lb.

UTV WINCH

Revision Date 2020-12-09

Summary of Contents for STEALTH SE45-R2

Page 1: ...and pictures are not easy to see At times you will find the overall look of the instructions to be less than professional However we feel it is better to provide what we have rather than provide nothing at all To the best of our knowledge the instructions and application information contained in the instructions is accurate However Dennis Kirk assumes no liability related to any errors that may be...

Page 2: ...Model SE45 R2 Owner s Manual and Operating Instructions 4500 lb UTV WINCH Revision Date 2020 12 09 ...

Page 3: ... Tips for Safe Operation 10 Self Recovery 10 Winching Techniques 11 Maintenance 12 Lubrication 12 Cable Assembly Replacement 12 SE45 R2 Specifications 13 Performance Specifications 13 Model Winch Diagram 14 Winch Parts List 15 Troubleshooting 16 Plowing Alert 16 Warranty 17 Warranty Qualifications 17 Repair Replacement Warranty 17 Do not return the unit to the place of purchase 17 Warranty Exclusi...

Page 4: ...bout our products visit our web site at www kfiproducts com Record the model 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 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 improv...

Page 5: ...y DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 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 a winch Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of se...

Page 6: ...NG Never step over a cable or near a cable under load WARNING The wire rope may break before the motor stalls For heavy loads at or near rated capac ity use a pulley block snatch block to reduce the load on the wire rope 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...

Page 7: ... 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 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 ...

Page 8: ... on the winch mount or bumper Free spooling Clutch 5 The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage FREESPOOL the spooling drum from the gear train Engaging the clutch ENGAGE locks the winch into the gear system Braking System 6 Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch motor is stopped and there is a load on the synthetic rope Planetary Gear System 7 The reduc...

Page 9: ...3 UTV Dash Mounted Rocker Switch Kit 1 Most UTV s and SxS s have predefined switch locations that are pre scribed or marked for mounting and require finish cut with a knife 2 Use the cut out dimensions shown below to cut out the switch location If your dash doesn t have the pre scribed areas 3 Once your switch is mounted you can route the wires back to where your contactor is located 4 Splice the ...

Page 10: ...ed and black to black Do NOT tighten nuts Route the other ends to your battery location See diagram on page 8 4 Connect the Dash rocker switch to the contactor black to black and green to green See diagram on page 9 5 Once all wiring is connected to the contactor you can then mount it using the supplied M6 hardware 6 Torque the contactor terminal nuts to 4 5 N m 40 inch pounds Do NOT over tighten ...

Page 11: ...otation is required please give us a call at 1 877 346 2050 for instructions or visit our website at www kfiproducts com and look in the Instructions section BATTERY BLUE YELLOW RED BLACK NEG POS NEG POS TO WINCH BLUE POST TO BATTERY BLACK POST TO BATTERY RED POST TO WINCH YELLOW POST These two posts must be wired to the battery Installation Winch Wiring Diagram ...

Page 12: ...resting against your fairlead Tighten fasteners 3 To stow hook engage clutch and retract synthetic rope onto winch spool until hook is snug against the hook stopper and Switch Wiring Diagram Installation fairlead 4 Position hook stopper at approx of the total line distance towards hook while using your winch to help reduce whip back in the event of synthetic rope breakage White wire to black groun...

Page 13: ...e with the engine off the battery may be drained and too weak to restart the engine Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it We recommend that you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques the sounds your winch makes under various loads the way the cable spools on the drum etc Inspect the cable and equipment before each use A frayed or damaged rope sho...

Page 14: ... being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the winching process Avoid shock loads keep the cable under tension 15 The vehicle to be winched should be placed in neutral and the parking brake released Only release the loads to the winch This can damage the winch cable and vehicle 16 The winch is meant for intermittent use Under full load with a single line rig do not power in for more ...

Page 15: ...on may be required using a high temperature lithium grease Cable Assembly Replacement It is recommended that any modifications be performed by a manufacturer s authorized repair facility and that only manufacturer supplied parts be used 1 Rotate the clutch cap to the Free Spool position 2 Extend Cable Assembly to its full length Note how the existing cable is connected to the inside of the drum 3 ...

Page 16: ...nches 122 5 mm Width 4 55 inches 115 5 mm Length 14 6 inches 371 mm Bolt Pattern 4 7 8 x 3 124mm x 76 mm Line Speed and Motor Current First Layer Line Pull Max lbs 0 1000 2000 3000 4500 kgs 0 454 907 1361 2041 Line Speed 12 VDC FPM 12 8 9 8 8 5 6 9 4 6 MPM 3 9 3 0 2 6 2 1 1 4 Max Current amps 28 80 130 180 280 Cooling Time minutes 5 5 5 5 5 Line Pull and Cable Capacity Layers of cable on drum 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...14 SE45 R2 SE45 R2 Specifications Model Winch Diagram ...

Page 18: ...Seal 1 34 450017 Drum Bushing 2 35 450031 Cross Recess Set Screw M5 x 8 1 No Part Description Qty 36 400018 Haxagonal Shaft 1 37 450029 Shaft Spring 1 38 400008 BF Tie Bar Φ10 Black Flat 2 39 250061 Terminal Protector 8 40 250062 Wire Tap 2 41 250068 B Locking Nut M6 Black Zinc 4 42 250067 B Washer Φ6 Locking Black Zinc 4 43 250065 B Screw M6 x 25 Black Zinc 4 44 250069 B Screw M6 x 1 0 x 20 Black...

Page 19: ...or without normal power Worn Brushes Get a replacement End Cap A CAPKIT Call KFI Technical support Loose or corroded cable connections Clean Tighten or Replace Motor is overheating Winch running time is too long Allow winch to cool down periodically WARNING PLOWING ALERT READ BEFORE USING YOUR WINCH TO LIFT A PLOW ATV winches are one of the most widely used methods of lifting a plow When used prop...

Page 20: ... caused by compression from the cable being wound on the winch drum or through a pulley block This is usually considered normal A sign of heat damage is when you compress D the glazed section E of the cable and it remains hardened In this case the cable must be replaced Prolonging the life of your synthetic cable Exercising proper care to prolonging the life of your cable is your responsibility 1 ...

Page 21: ...Products P O Box 32 721 Sata Drive Spring Valley MN 55975 www kfiproducts com Made in China 2012 Kappers Fabricating Inc Corporate Office Kappers Fabricating Inc P O Box 32 1015 Industrial Drive Spring Valley MN 55975 USA ...

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