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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH Your winch is a powerful piece of machinery. It is important that you understand the basics of its operation and specifications so that when you need to use it, you can use it with confidence and safety. Below is a list of the components of your winch and their use.
10. Solenoid: Power from the vehicle battery flows through the weather-sealed switch before being directed to the winch motor. 11. Remote Switch: The Power switch leads have a dual switch for powering in or powering out your winch drum. The Power switch leads allow you to stand clear of the wire rope when the winch is under load.
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WARNING – Don’t move the vehicle to pull a load (towing) on the winch cable. This could result in cable breakage. WARNING – Disconnect the remote control and battery leads when not in use. WARNING – Avoid “shock loads” by using the control switch intermittently to take up the slack in the wire rope.
CAUTION – Never disengage the clutch when there is a load on the winch.. CAUTION – Use the hand saver hook when handling the hook for spooling or un-spooling the wire rope. GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION • The winch and its all-derivative types are rated at rated capacity when spooling the first rope layer on the drum.
• Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be worn, or operates abnormally shall be removed from service. • Pull only on parts of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. • Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used. •...
p. The vehicle to be winched should be placed in neutral and the emergency brake released. Only release the brake pedal when under full tension. Avoid shock loads to the winch. This can damage the winch, rope and vehicle. q. The winch is meant for intermittent use. Under full load with a single line rig do not power in for more than a minute without letting the motor cool down for a few minutes and then resume the winching operation.
will allow enough clearance for the winch to be placed in the channel without obstruction.) 3. Assemble the winch to the mounting channel (Part# X0200022) by first pulling and releasing the clutch knob to the “CLUTCH OUT” position (Free Spooling). Pull out a few inches of cable from the drum and feed the wire loop through the opening in the front of the mounting channel and roller fairlead.
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The mounting drawing of D type + Red Motor + - Black Motor - (4'1") + Red Battery + - Black Battery - (5'9") Switch The mounting drawing of A type Red Battery + Black Battery - (1.96') Red Motor + Black Motor - (5.9') Fixing Panel...
The mounting drawing of U type Red Battery + Black Battery - (5.9') Switch WINCH ACCESSORIES YOU WILL NEED NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR WINCH 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 from 5,000lbs to 10,000lbs.
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle. Long pulls should be done with the wire rope at a 90° angle to the winch/vehicle. When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket over the wire rope five or six feet from the hook.
6. While standing aside of the tow path, hold and operate the switch assembly supplied by your choice. To reverse directions. Wait until the motor stops before reversing directions. 7. When the pulling is complete, remove the switch assembl. From the female connector of the directional valve and replace the female connectors cover.
MAINTENANCE Periodically check the tightness of mounting bolts and electrical connections. Remove all dirt or corrosion and always keep clean. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. The gearbox has been lubricated using a high temperature lithium grease and is sealed at the factory.
WINCH PARTS LIST LV-P2000 Part # Description Remark X0200001 Terminal Protector X0200100-D Used in D and A type winch Motor Assembly X0200100-U Used in U type winch X0200200 Gear-Box Assembly X0200002 Support Ring(Ⅰ) X0200300 Planetary Gear Assembly X0200400 Output Gear Ring Assembly...
WINCH PARTS LIST LV-O3000 Part # Description Remark X0200001 Terminal Protector X0300100-D Used in D and A type winch Motor Assembly X0300100-U Used in U type winch X0200200 Gear-Box Assembly X0200002 Support Ring(Ⅰ) X0200300 Planetary Gear Assembly X0200400 Output Gear Ring Assembly X0200003 Drum Holder Plate X0200004...