Product Manual

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WINCH OPERATION
1. CLUTCH OPERATION: The clutch is operated by pulling out the Clutch Knob (part#6) and rotang it about 45-90
degrees, see Figure 6. This will allow you to freespool the winch. Turn Clutch Knob (part#6) unl it pops back into
place this makes it go fully in gear
CAUTION Never release the wire rope while under tension. Doing this can badly damage the winch and/or cause
property damage and serious injury
2. Wire Rope Handling: Grab the Hook with Pulling Belt (part#21) and pull the wire rope to the desired length, then
aach the hook to item being pulled. Make sure the hook’s spring-loaded latch is set
CAUTION Always leave at least ve turns of wire rope on the drum. Review Winch Safety Warnings & Precauons
before connuing
3. While standing aside of the tow path, press (and hold) the push buon on the remote control to pull the load. If the
load will not move, release pull switch and check for obstacles blocking the load, or check to see if load is too heavy
for winch capacity
CAUTION This winch is designed for intermient use only, and should not be used in a constant duty applicaon.
The duraon of the pulling job should be kept as short as possible. If the winch motor becomes very hot to touch,
stop the winch and let it cool down for several minutes. Never pull for more than one minute at or near the rated
load. Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls as it can damage the motor or gear
NOTE: A fully charged baery will give best service. The engine should be kept running during operaon
MAINTENANCE
1. All moving parts within the winch have been lubricated using high temperature lithium grease at the factory. No
internal lubricaon is required
2. Lubricate wire rope periodically using a light penetrang oil
Wire Rope Assembly replacement (to be performed only by a qualied service tech)
1. Move Clutch Knob (part#6) to the OUT posion
2. Extend Wire Rope Assembly (part#20) to its full length, Note how the exisng Wire Rope is connected to the inside
of the drum
3. Remove old Wire Rope Assembly and aach new one
4. Retract Wire Rope onto Drum (part#14) being careful not to allow kinking
GENERAL
1. Keep vehicle baery in good condion
2. Be sure that the winch baery cable is not drawn ght against any surfaces which could possibly damage it
3. Periodically remove and clean cable connecons to the baery fuse box and chassis ground. Corrosion will reduce
performance or may cause short
4. Cover the cables and winch when not in use