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We reserve the right to make changes without notice because of continued product improvement. Your Bushranger winch has been designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to the instructions. Please read and understand this manual before installation and operation of the winch.
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Warnings & Safety Specifications Installation Operational Checklist (Prior to use) Winch Products/Accessories Winching Principles Winch Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Winch Assembly & Parts List Warranty...
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Ensure that the winch is connected to the correct voltage (12VDC only). • Do not exceed the maximum line pull ratings shown in this manual. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 4...
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• Ensure the pin of the hook is secured using a correctly installed split/cotter pin. WRONG FITMENT CORRECT FITMENT ISOMETRIC VIEW N.T.S. ISOMETRIC VIEW N.T.S. Overwound Underwound Underwound Overwound | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 5...
153mm (4.5") (6.02") Wired R 167mm (6.57") 254mm (10.0") 161mm (6.34") | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 6 Mass (g): Finish: COPYRIGHT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ALL FILLET WELDS ARE 5MM IN SIZE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS DRAWING MUST NOT BE...
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Performance - 1st layer of drum (10,000lb REVO MKII) LINE PULL REVO MKII LINE SPEED MOTOR CURRENT ft/min m/min Amps 49.2 15.0 4000 1814 6000 2722 8000 3629 10,000 4536 Performance - Pull by layer SYNTHETIC Layer Total rope on drum...
Control Box mounting The REVO MKII Control Box is designed with multiple mounting options to suit a wide variety of vehicles and bullbars. Provided with a range of fasteners to suit different mounting options including: Tie bar mounting (shown in green), directly to the winch;...
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A minimum of 2x fasteners should be used, but it is recommended to use 3 or 4 to ensure a solid, robust mounting outcome is achieved. ISOMETRIC VIEW N.T.S. Control Box - Bullbar Mounting | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 12...
Reinstall and tighten all bolts to Max 19Nm with torque wrench. STEP 1 STEP 2 Important note: DO NOT USE a Power Tool such as an impact driver. This may lead to the stripping of bolt threads or heads of bolts. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 13...
The minimum requirement for a 12 Volt DC battery is 650 cold cranking amps. • Do not lean over batteries while making connections. • The earth wire should be disconnected during installation. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 14...
Note: There is a red indicator mark on the rope identifying the maximum available length. • Place the hand controller, 5m lead and these instructions in the glove box (or alternate location in the vehicle cab) together. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 16...
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Optional Winch Products/Accessories It is recommended to use Bushranger winch and recovery products that have been designed and tested alongside this winch. Tree Trunk Protector Strap RTS11 A tree trunk protector strap is useful for connecting a rope to almost any anchor point but is primarily designed to prevent a tree from ring barking.
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Can be used in both Snatch Strap or Winching recoveries. Winching Principles NOTE: Bushranger 4X4 Gear recommend that prior to using this recovery equipment, users should undertake formal training from an accredited industry body in winch use and vehicle recovery.
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= (3,000kg X 0.52) + (3,000kg X 0.71) = 1,560kg + 2,130kg = 3,690kg of effect required to recover the vehicle. Note: A gradient of 10% is a rise of one metre in ten metres (Height/Distance). | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 19...
A full drum delivers the MED. LOAD maximum speed and the minimum load. For this reason, automotive winches are FIRST LAYER MIN. SPEED rated at their first layer capacities MAX. LOAD | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 20...
Underwound Powering Out (No Load) The unique Proportional Brake in the Bushranger REVO MKII winch allows for effortless powering OUT under NO LOAD, with no concern for damage occurring to the brake or motor. In most circumstances powering out the rope may be quicker and easier than free spooling by hand.
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The wireless hand controller can also be used in wired mode. Connect the winch hand controller cable to the control plug and the hand controller. When the cable is plugged in, the “Wired” light will illuminate RED. Hand Controller - Battery Change | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 22...
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Do not disengage Disengaged Clutch the clutch if powering out in Step 3. Please note: The Bushranger REVO MKII winch can be powered out under no load, and in most situations it may be faster. Pay careful attention not to allow the rope to become “over wound”...
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Use a shackle to lock both ends of the tree trunk protector and then attach to the hook. Please note: The winch line is now live. Do not step over or cross the rope. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 24...
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12) After Winching Once the vehicle is recovered and safely secured, wind the remaining rope back onto the drum tightly and evenly and secure the hook firmly. Check rope/parts for wear or damage. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 25...
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• Always keep clear of the winch, rope, hook and fairlead while winching. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 26...
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• A winching operation requires extra consumption of battery power, so always maintain your battery and ensure it is in good condition. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 27...
Under normal conditions, factory lubrication will suffice. If re-lubrication of the gear box is necessary after repair or disassembly, use Shell EP2 or equivalent grease. The clutch handle can be lubricated regularly with light oil. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 28...
Brake Ability to hold loads Visual Reasonable actuation Gears Smooth operation Visual, auditory Reasonable actuation Damaged or Visual evidence Seals Free of wear or damage worn seals of wear | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 29...
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Wind the red section of rope onto the drum tightly and evenly (under hand tension) to have a minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope on the drum. | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 30...
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A red painted section of the rope warns the operator that there is 3 meters of rope left on the drum. Do not wind out past this point. TAPE (Black). View from rear of winch. Rope through drum Rope Winding | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 31...
Over load operation reduce a load Long period of operation Allow to cool Motor runs Damaged motor Replace or repair motor extremely hot Damaged or inoperative brake Replace or repair brake | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 32...
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REVO MKII 10,000LB Synthetic Model Parts List Description Item No: Description Gearbox End Socket Head Third Stage Rotating Ring Cap Screw M5x80mm Gear Spring Washer M5 Clutch Pin Gearbox End Cover Clutch Pin O Ring Small O Ring Seal Clutch Pin O Ring Large...
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Flat Washer M5 Motor Cover Socket Head Spring Washer M5 Cap Screw M5x50mm 10K Motor Assembly Nyloc Nut M5 Motor End Cover Contactor Earth Wire Wireless Receiver Red 2AWG Power Cable 500mm | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 35...
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REVO MKII 10,000LB Wire Model Parts List Item No: Description Item No: Description Gearbox End Socket Head Third Stage Rotating Ring Cap Screw M5x80mm Gear Spring Washer M5 Clutch Pin Gearbox End Cover Clutch Pin O Ring Small O Ring Seal...
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Flat Washer M5 10K Motor Cover Spring Washer M5 Motor Cover Socket Head Cap Screw M5x50mm Nyloc Nut M5 10K Motor Assembly Contactor Earth Wire Motor End Cover Red 2AWG Cable 500mm | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 38...
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REVO MKII 12,000LB Synthetic Model Parts List Description Item No: Description Gearbox End Socket Head Third Stage Rotating Ring Cap Screw M5x80mm Gear Spring Washer M5 Clutch Pin Gearbox End Cover Clutch Pin O Ring Small O Ring Seal Clutch Pin O Ring Large...
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Flat Washer M5 Motor Cover Socket Head Spring Washer M5 Cap Screw M5x50mm Nyloc Nut M5 12K Motor Assembly Contactor Earth Wire Motor End Cover Wireless Receiver Red 2AWG Cable 500mm | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 41...
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REVO MKII 12,000LB Wire Model Parts List Item No: Description Item No: Description Gearbox End Socket Head Third Stage Rotating Ring Cap Screw M5x80mm Gear Spring Washer M5 Clutch Pin Gearbox End Cover Clutch Pin O Ring Small O Ring Seal...
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Socket Head Cap Screw 12K Motor Cover M5x20mm Flat Washer M5 Motor Cover Socket Head Cap Screw M5x50mm Spring Washer M5 12K Motor Assembly Nyloc Nut M5 Motor End Cover Contactor Earth Wire | BUSHRANGER REVO MKII VEHICLE RECOVERY WINCH Page 44...
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BUSHRANGER PRODUCTS - WARRANTY POLICY Our Warranty We warrant to you that the Bushranger product is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the warranty period. Fitting and use Please ensure you: a. Fit the Bushranger product in accordance with the product information and all relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws b.
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The benefits to you under our warranty are in addition to any other rights and remedies you are entitled to under relevant consumer laws. Our warranty replaces any other warranty given by Bushranger or it’s supplier in respect of the Bushranger product.
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