Truck Winch Quick Mounting Plate Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ............................................................................................................... 5 Safety Label ..........................................
Intended Use The Ironton Truck Winch Quick Mounting Plate handles most vehicle winches with a capacity up to 12000 lbs. Made of welded carbon steel construction, it fits a standard 2 inch receiver tube. This winch mount makes it easy to install a winch with your existing receiver tube. The durable carbon steel construction allows your truck to handle winches with capacities up to 12,000 lb. Property Rated Capacity Construction Receiver Tube Specification 1,200 Ib.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the mounting plate. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Main Parts of Product Reference 1 2 3 Subassembly Short Handle Long Handle Base Plate Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING • 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 project. • Assemble only according to these instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards • Keep assembly area clean and well lit. • Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.
Operating Instructions 1. Attach the winch to the quick mount plate. Fasten with four bolts and nuts (Pic A). 2. Attach the roller fairlead to the side of mount plate. Fasten with bolts and nuts (Pic B).
3. Use the hitch pin (#2) and hitch clip (#4) to connect the winch and mount plate to the receiver hitch (Pic C). Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Always check for damaged part before every use. After Each Use ⚠WARNING • Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. • Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use Maintenance ⚠WARNING Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Short Handle Hitch Pin Baseplate Hitch Clip Screw Bolt Flat Washer Screw Nut Long Handle Quantity 1 1 1 1 8 8 8 1 Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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