Installation Guide

WARN INDUSTRIES
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FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5) The following steps should be done using two
people for proper safety. If you attempt to tension
your winch rope alone be sure to always engage
the parking brake, place the transmission in gear
or park and turn the vehicle o every time you
exit the vehicle to inspect the winch rope. Never
exit the vehicle with a load on the winch rope.
Tensioning the winch rope is critical to ensure a
long product life. Tensioning the winch rope will
prevent outer layers of winch rope from pinching
and deforming the inner layers.
6) Use care to evenly wrap each layer to prevent
damage to the rope.
7) Pass the remote control through the driver’s
window for the driver of the vehicle to operate.
Instruct your assistant to stand to the side of
the vehicle and away from the winch rope. Your
assistant should signal you if the winch rope is
winding correctly by watching it move across
the fairlead as the winch rope is powered in.
Start the vehicle and place the transmission in
neutral. Release the parking brake while applying
moderate brake pedal pressure.
Press power-in on the remote control switch.
After winching in for approximately 6 ft. (2m),
stop winching. Slowly let up o of the brake
pedal and then apply the parking brake. This will
ensure that there is no load on the winch rope.
Then place the transmission in park or in gear and
turn the vehicle o . Exit the vehicle and inspect
the winch to make sure that the winch rope is
being evenly wound onto the winch drum and
not sinking into the lower layer. If the winch rope
is sinking, power the winch rope out and repeat
this step from the beginning with more brake
pedal pressure.
8) When you are convinced the winch rope is
winding onto the winch drum properly, repeat
step 6 until the vehicle is within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
winch anchor. Once within 6 ft. (2 m), slowly let up
o of the brake pedal and then apply the parking
brake. This will ensure that there is no load on
the winch rope. Then place the transmission in
park or in gear and turn the vehicle o . Exit the
vehicle. Disconnect the hook from the anchor.
While holding onto the supplied hook strap, hold
tension on the winch rope and slowly power-in
the winch by “pulsing” the power-in switch on the
remote control until the hook is within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the fairlead. Stop winching in and attach the
hook to a suitable anchor point on the vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This could
cause damage to the fairlead.
Once the hook is suitably attached to the
vehicle, power-in the remaining slack in the winch
rope by “pulsing” the power-in switch on the
remote control until there is minimal slack in the
winch rope.
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FINAL ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always spool the winch rope onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation label.
Always Wind Rope on Bottom of Drum.
Never Wind Rope Over Top of Drum.
Check
Before  rst
operation
After each
use
Every 90 days
Take time to fully read the Instructions and/
or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques, in order to understand
your winch and its operations
X
Check fasteners and make sure they are tight
and to proper torque.
Replace damaged fasteners.
XX
Verify wiring to all components is correct and
be certain that all connections are tight.
XX
Verify there is no exposed/bare wiring,
terminals or cable insulation damage
(cha ng/cutting).
Cover any exposures with terminal boots.
Repair or replace damaged electrical cable.
XX
Inspect rope for damage.
Replace rope immediately if damaged.
XXX
Keep winch, rope and switch control free
from contaminants.
Use a clean rag or towel to remove any
dirt and debris.
X
Take time to fully understand your winch and
the winching operation by reviewing the Basic
Guide to Winching Techniques included with your
winch.
For further information or any questions
contact:
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
12900 S.E. Capps Road, Clackamas
OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200,
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
or visit www.warn.com.