INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality winch. We design and build winches to strict specifications and with proper use and maintenance should bring you years of satisfying service. WARNING - Read, study and follow all instructions before operating this device.
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1. This winch is engineered for maximum line pull with only one layer of cable spooled onto the winch drum (the first layer). 2. Motor: Your motor is powered by a 12/24 volt battery and provides power to the gear mechanism which turns the drum and winds the wire rope; 3.
13. Snatch Block: If your winch is supplied with a snatch block that can double the pulling power of the winch, or change the pulling direction without damaging the wire rope. We recommend you to use double line and snatch block for pulling over 70% of the rated line pull.
top. To spool correctly you should keep a slight load on the cable while pushing the remote button to draw in the cable. Walk toward the winch not allowing the cable to slide through your hands. Do not let your hands get within 12 in. of the winch while spooling.
on the wire rope by as much as 50%. When doubling the line back to the vehicle, attach to the frame or other load bearing part. • The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the winch to minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the winch.
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c. Disengage the clutch to allow free-spooling and to save energy. d. Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook. e. Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point using the hand saver hook. f. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point: Sling, chain or snatch block. Do not attach the hook back onto the wire rope.
v. Rewind the wire rope. Make sure that any wire already on the drum has spooled tightly and neatly. If not, draw out the wire and re-spool from the point where the rope is tight. w. Keep your hands clear of the winch drum and fairlead as the wire rope is being drawn in.
CAUTION – Batteries contain gases which are flammable and explosive. Wear eye protection during installation and remove all jewelry. Do not lean over battery while making connections. 5. Assemble the clevis hook to the cable. Take off the pin from the clevis hook, connect the clevis hook to the cable and mount the pin back to the clevis Hook.
Gloves – For handling the wire rope and hook strap. Anchor Strap/Chain – Tree saver anchor straps are made of high quality nylon with high tensile strengths up to 15000lbs. Heavy Blanket – place on the cable to absorb energy should the wire rope break. RIGGING TECHNIQUES Self-Recovery Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
WINCH WORKING DEMONSTRATION 1. Disengage the clutch by turning the clutch to the “CLUTCH OUT” position. 2. Grab the cable assembly (Part# 135001000) and pull the cable to the desired length, then attach to item being pulled. Caution: Always leave at least five turns of cable on the drum; Review winch safety warnings and precautions on page 2、3 before continuing.
6. Retract Cable Assembly onto drum, first five wraps being careful not to allow kinking, then winch cable must be wound onto the drum under a load of at least 10% rated line pull. WARNING - Only replace the wire rope with the identical replacement part recommended by the manufacturer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION -Switch Assembly connected improperly -ReInsert switch assembly into the connector. -Loose battery cable -Tighten nuts on all cable connections. connections -Replace switch assembly. Motor does not -Defective switch -Check for voltage at armature port with Switch turn on assembly pressed.
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