Cequent REESE TOWPOWER 70336 User manual

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PORTABLE ELECTRIC WINCH
Model No. 70336
For assistance with this product or to order
replacement parts, please contact:
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
29000-2 Aurora Road
Solon, OH 44139
Technical Service: [phone]
CequentConsumerProducts.com
Date of Purchase: _____________________
This Instruction Sheet contains IMPORTANT safety information.
Please read and keep for future reference.
•2000 LB Pulling - 5000 LB Marine - 6000 LB Rolling Capacity
•29 ft. long cable with safety hook
•Remote control
•20 ft. long power cord
•Hitch ball mount for quick and easy use.
•Can be permanently mounted

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Read and understand all warnings and instructions before using this product. Failure to
follow these directions may result in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
Do not use as a hoist. Do not use for lifting; lifting people; or lifting loads over people.
Do not wrap cable around object and back onto itself.
Do not pull cable over or around corner.
Do not operate winch with less than 3 wraps of cable around the drum.
Ensure work area is clear and free from clutter.
Do not exceed the capacities of this winch. Overloading can lead to dangerous malfunction.
Do not use winch when flammable gasses or liquids are present.
Do not wear unrestrained hair, clothing or loose articles that may become caught in equipment.
Keep power cord safe from damage. Do not yank on cord or expose it to corrosive environments.
Keep equipment well maintained. Check entire system for any type of damage before each pull.
Repair any damage before operating.
Wear ANSI approved eye wear and heavy gloves when working with this equipment.
Stay out of direct line of cable in case of slippage or breaking.
Use a spotter to assist you in keeping a safe working area. Ensure spotter is in a safe location.
Do not use a weak or leaking battery.
Do not use manual crank to assist winch. This may cause damage to the winch and may injure user.
Ensure mounting point of winch is capable of sustaining maximum load of winch.
Do not attach objects to winch hook to increase length of pull.
Do not use winch when under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
Do not allow children or anyone unfamiliar with these instructions to operate winch.
Do not modify or alter winch.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by manufacturer shall be used.
Place a heavy blanket on cable to lessen severity of broken cable condition.
Do not use vehicle pulling power to increase pulling capacity of winch.
Do not connect your winch to anything but a 12 volt DC power supply.
Do not use winch to secure a load. This winch is to be used for pulling only.
Winch is for intermittent use only.
THIS WARNING IS GIVEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

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Specifications
Power Supply
12V DC
Rated Line Pull
Line Speed
6 ft./min.
Cable Layer
Capacity in lbs.
Stall Load
2100 lbs.
1
2000
Cable Length
29 ft.
2
1500
Remote Switch
10'
3
1250
Power Cord
20’
4
1000
Current Draw
1st Layer Capacity
Load (lbs)
Amps
On Flat Ground
0
3-4
Rolling (in motion)
6000 lbs.
1000
23
Marine
5000 lbs.
2000
29
Straight Pulling
2000 lbs.
Pulling capacities greatly decrease as the degree of incline increases. See chart below.
Duty Cycle: Fully loaded 2000 lbs.- 6-7 minutes of operation. Allow 7-9 minutes to cool before continuing. Moderately loaded
500 lb. –12-14 minutes of operation. Allow 45 seconds to 1 minute to cool before continuing.
Electric Winch Power Cord Remote Control Unit Manual Crank Hitch Ball Mounting Plate
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
010 20 30 40 50
Weight in Pounds
Degree of Incline
Maximum Rolling Weight Capacities on an Incline

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Wiring Winch for Operation
1. Remove cover on right side of winch and plug power cable into appropriate socket.
2. Route the power cord from the winch to the battery in such a way as to avoid any tangling or tripping hazards.
3. Connect BLACK clamp on power cable to your vehicle frame to establish a good ground connection.
4. Connect RED clamp on power cable to positive terminal (red/+) on vehicle’s battery.
5. Set remote control unit aside in a safe place until you are ready for pulling. Connect remote control unit plug into
appropriate socket just before operation and disconnect immediately after operation. Do not leave remote control unit
plugged into winch while not operating.
Permanent Mounting of Winch
1. Select a mounting site on your vehicle bumper, trailer, winch stand or other suitable site that will withstand the 2000 lbs.
pulling force created by the winch.
2. Place winch in desired location and mark the locations of the 4 holes that will be used for mounting.
3. Use only hardened steel bolts with a minimum diameter of 3/8” and a maximum diameter of ½”to secure winch.
4. Center punch and drill the 4 holes using a drill bit slightly larger than the diameter of bolt selected for mounting.
5. Install winch in desired location using 4 bolts, flat washers, lock washers and nuts.
If installing winch on a boat trailer be sure the winch is mounted slightly higher than bow stop on trailer
and far enough back from the bow stop that the cable hook will not be drawn into the housing when boat is loaded onto trailer.
Temporary Mounting on Hitch Ball
1. Slide the pins of the hitch ball mounting plate into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the winch.
2. Place the largest part of the hole on the hitch ball mounting plate over the hitch ball and slide the narrowest part of the
hole onto the neck of the hitch ball.
3. The winch may need to be supported until the cable is attached to the object being pulled and enough tension is applied to
the cable to keep the connections taught.
Operation of the Winch
1. If winch is mounted to vehicle, apply parking brake and block the wheels from rolling with suitable chocks. Put vehicle in
neutral to avoid damaging the transmission.
2. Turn clutch knob clockwise to disengage clutch.
3. Use gloves if holding the hook or cable by hand. Pull out required amount of cable making sure a minimum of 3 turns of
cable are left on the cable drum.
4. Hook onto pulling point, tow strap or chain. Do not wrap cable around object and hook onto itself.
5. When ready to pull, turn clutch knob counter clockwise to engage clutch.
6. Check to ensure all unnecessary bystanders are at a safe distance and are aware that you are about to pull.
7. Plug remote control unit into appropriate socket. Stand well clear of cable with an unobstructed view and path to the
operation. Slowly begin to wind the cable by pressing the button on the remote control unit. Stop once there is no slack in
the cable. Remove the remote control and check all connections.
8. If all connections are secure and the area is still clear, connect remote control and resume slowly and evenly pulling object.
You may want to have your vehicle’s engine running while operating the winch to ensure the battery is not drawn down.
9. When pulling is completed properly secure winched object.
10. After securing load release the tension on the cable. Disconnect remote control. Disconnect winch cable and hook from
pulling point.
11. To respool the winch cable, connect the remote control and respool while maintaining a slight load on the cable to ensure
the cable is wound tightly and evenly around the drum. Use gloves if holding the hook or cable by hand.

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The proper attachment of this product in accordance with the enclosed instructions is critical to its
proper performance. Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. has no control over, or responsibility for, the attachment or the
installation. Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. is NOT responsible nor will be held liable for any damage resulting from its
attachment or improper use. Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. shall not be liable for any claims of any kind greater than the
purchase price of the product. Warranty information available at www.trimascorp.com/terms.
12. Disconnect remote control from winch when respooling is complete.
13. Cable may be stored on winch spool when not in use.
Using the Manual Crank
1. Disconnect power to winch.
2. Remove one lock nut from clutch knob shaft.
3. Place handle on clutch knob shaft and re-install lock nut.
4. Rotate handle counter-clockwise to tighten cable.
5. Always remember to remove manual crank when not in use.
Periodic maintenance
1. Periodically lubricate cable with a light oil.
2. Grease gears every 6 months with a waterproof grease. To access gearbox simply remove clutch knob.
REESE One (1) Year Limited Warranty
1. Warranty. Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser ("You") that the Product will be
free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of your retail purchase. Cequent Consumer
Products, Inc. makes no other warranties. If the Product does not comply with the Warranty, Cequent Consumer Products,
Inc. will replace the Product without charge and within a reasonable time or, at Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. option,
otherwise refund the purchase price.
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charges incurred in removing or replacing any Product; (c) the finish on the Product; (d) a Product that has been damaged
through abuse, neglect, misuse or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (e) a Product which is misapplied,
overloaded, or improperly installed; and (f) a Product altered in any manner by anyone other than Cequent Consumer
Products, Inc.
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proof of purchase to Cequent Consumer Products Inc., 29000-2 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 or any of its branches,
factories, or authorized dealers listed in local directories. Any returned Product that is replaced or refunded becomes the
property of Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
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states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You.
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constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. to You whether based on contract or otherwise.
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. shall not be liable or assume responsibility for the loss of the use of any vehicle, loss of
time, rental of vehicles, loss or damage to personal property, expenses such as gasoline, telephone, lodging, or towing, or any
other incidental or consequential damages incurred as a result of the use or ownership of any Product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to You. Any of the above remedy limitations shall be inoperative to the extent they are not permitted by applicable state law.
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
29000-2 Aurora Road
Solon, OH 44139
Technical Service: [phone]
CequentConsumerProducts.com