Operation; General Tips For Safe Operation; Self Recovery - KFI Assault AS-50x Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Operation

General Tips for Safe Operation

Your AS-50x winch is rated at 5,000 lbs. capacity
in first layer (max) when spooling the first rope
layer on the drum. Overloads can damage the
winch, motor and/or cable.
The vehicle engine should be kept running during
operation of the winch to minimize battery drain
and maximize power and speed of the winch. If
the winch is used for a considerable time with the
engine off the battery may be drained and too
weak to restart the engine.
Get to know your winch before you actually need
to use it. We recommend that you set up a few test
runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques,
the sounds your winch makes under various loads,
the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the cable and equipment before each use.
A frayed or damaged rope should be replaced
immediately. Use only manufacturer's identical
replacement rope with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure
that all bolts are tight before each operation.
Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a
place that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any
way, is found to be worn, or operates abnormally
MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL
REPAIRED. It is recommended that the necessary
repairs be made by a manufacturer's authorized
repair facility.
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer are to be used.
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Self Recovery

Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree
trunk or boulder. Always use a sling as an anchor
point.
Your winch is equipped with a roller fairlead to help
guide the cable and to reduce binding on short side
pulls�
Do not winch from an acute angle as the cable will
pile up on one side of the drum causing damage to
cable and the winch�
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten
the vehicle� Long pulls should be done with the
cable straight out from the winch/vehicle�
When pulling a heavy load, place a cable hook
stopper, blanket or jacket over the cable five or six
feet from the hook�
In the event of a cable snap it will dampen the snap
back� For additional protection open the hood of the
vehicle�
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