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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
The instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations encountered
during use. The operator and assistants must carefully plan usage to prevent accidents.
Clutch Operation
CAUTION: Do not adjust the clutch unless
there is no load on the wire rope.
1. To engage the clutch, turn the Clutch Knob
clockwise completely until it stops, see Figure G.
2. To release the clutch (freespool), turn
the Clutch Knob counterclockwise
completely until it stops, see Figure G.
Engage
Release
(freespool)
Figure G: Clutch operation
Basic Operation
Note: If a winch is to be used to pull a vehicle,
it should optimally be rated to a single line
pull at least twice the vehicle’s weight.
1. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if
the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
3. Check the Winch’s electrical connections.
All connections must be tight and clean.
4. Put the vehicle’s transmission in Neutral.
5. If the vehicle where the winch is mounted
is not supposed to be moved, engage the
emergency brake and block the wheels
using wheel chocks (sold separately).
6. To pull out the wire rope, move the Clutch Control to
the Released position, see the instructions for your
winch model under Clutch Operation section, slide
the loop of the Hook Strap over the hook, then pull
on the Hook Strap to pull out the wire rope.
WARNING! Leave at least five full
turns of wire rope on the drum.