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16.Winch Cable:
-Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
-Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
-Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
-Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
-The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its first and
subsequent uses, a cable must be wound on to the drum under a load of at least 500lbs(230kg)
or the outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps and severely damage the cable during
winching. The first winch use should be a familiarisations run while in a relaxed, non-recovery
situation. Spool out the cable until the red cable mark appears (about five wraps on the drum),
then rewind the cable on to the drum under a load of 500lbs(230kg) or more. This will slightly
tension and stretch the new cable and create a tight cable wrap around the drum. Failure to do
so may result in cable damage and reduced cable life.
-When the cable is replaced, be sure to apply loctite, or an equal compound, to the cable clamp
thread. Tighten the clamp screw properly but do not overtighten. The locktite will prevent
loosening of the screw in arduous conditions. Loctite 7471Primer and 222 Threadlocker are
recommended.
17.Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
18.DO NOT drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement in
combination with operation may overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging
shock loads.
19.Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increased force is
suddenly applied to the cable. A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging
shock load.
20.The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle and boat mounted, non-industrial
applications.
21.Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
22.Do not use the winch to life, support or otherwise transport personnel.
ATTENTION:
1. The cable stop spooling auotomatically while overloading. The sound of grating or alarm
tone means the pull has overed 12000lb and over-load protection is working. Please
disconnect the remote control switch and power off, using pully block to increase the winch
disconnect operation affects life span of winch.
2. Rubber sealers are installed between the drum and two brackets, which protect winch from
dust and water.
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