Instruction Manual

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Summary
Introduction – p. 3
1.0 Safety guidelines – p. 3
1.1 Safety messages – p. 3
1.2 Labels – p. 3
1.2.1 Warning label – p. 3
1.2.2 Sound pressure level label – p. 4
1.3 Safety information – p. 4
2.0 Before first use – p. 5
2.1 Upon receiving the winch – p. 5
2.2 Is the engine ready to work? – p. 5
2.2.1 Engine oil – p. 5
2.2.2 Gas (petrol) – p. 5
2.2.3 Engine start-up – p. 5
2.2.4 Capstan drum – p. 6
2.2.5 Spark arrestor – p. 7
3.0 Winch usage – p. 7
3.1 Rope – p. 7
3.1.1 Rope type – p. 7
3.1.2 Rope maintenance – p. 8
3.2 At the end of the rope – p. 8
3.2.1 Recommended knots – p. 8
3.2.2 Recommended hooks – p. 9
3.3 Winch anchor – p. 9
3.3.1 Using the polyester sling (included with the winch) – p. 9
3.3.2 Using the hitch plate winch anchor for tow balls up to 50 mm (2’’) diameter – p. 10
3.3.3 Using the winch support plate with square tubing 50 mm (2’’) – p. 11
3.3.4 Using the winch support plate with Heck-Pack system for 50 mm European balls and winch support plate
adaptor – p. 11
3.3.5 Using the tree/pole mount with anchor strap – p. 12
3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate – p. 13
3.3.5.2 With the vertical pull winch support – p. 13
3.4 Oil Alert
TM
system – p. 14
3.5 Rope installation – p. 15
3.5.1 Rope – p. 15
3.5.2 Pulley – p. 15
3.5.3 Direction – p. 15
3.5.4 On a hill – p. 15
3.6 Pulling a load – p. 15
3.6.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum – p. 16
3.6.2 Winching – p. 16
3.6.2.1 If the rope slips – p. 16
3.6.2.2 To ‘’rock’’ the load – p. 17
3.6.2.3 How to pause while winching – p. 17
3.6.2.4 How to maintain a load without releasing the tension – p. 17
3.6.2.5 How to resume winching – p. 17
3.6.2.6 If you must keep tension on the rope at start-up – p. 18
3.6.2.7 If your rope is too short – p. 18
3.6.3 Stopping the winch – p. 18
4.0 Maintenance – p. 19
4.1 Cleaning – p. 19
4.2 Lubrication – p. 19
4.3 Honda engine – p. 19
4.4 Storage – p. 19
4.5 Spark arrestor – p. 19
5.0 Complementary information – p. 20
5.1 Accessories – p. 20
5.2 Warranty – p. 20
5.3 Serial number localization – p. 20
5.4 CE Declaration of conformity – p. 21
5.5 Exploded view and parts list – p. 22
5.6 Technical data – p. 24
5.6.1 Noise emissions – p. 24
5.7 Manufacturer – p. 24