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Read the EntiRE iMPORtAnt SAFEty inFORMAtiOn section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
the instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations encountered
during use. the operator and assistants must carefully plan usage to prevent accidents.
Clutch Operation
CAutiOn! Do not adjust the clutch unless
there is no load on the Wire Rope.
1. To engage the clutch, turn the Clutch Knob clockwise
completely until it stops. Refer to Figure G.
2. To release the clutch (freespool), turn the
Clutch Knob counterclockwise completely
until it stops. Refer to Figure G.
Release
Release
(freespool)
(freespool)
Engage
Engage
Figure G: Clutch Operation
Basic Operation
note:
If a winch is to be used to pull a vehicle,
it should optimally be rated to a single line
pull at least twice the vehicle’s weight.
1. Examine the Wire Rope. Do not use the Winch
if the Wire Rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
3. Check the Winch’s electrical connections.
All connections must be tight and clean.
4. Put the vehicle’s transmission in Neutral.
5. If the vehicle where the Winch is mounted
is not supposed to be moved, engage the
emergency brake and block the wheels
using wheel chocks (sold separately).
6. To pull out the Wire Rope, move the Clutch Knob
to the Released position – see instructions for your
Winch model under the
Clutch Operation
section.
Slide the loop of the Hook Strap over the Hook, then
pull on the Hook Strap to pull out the Wire Rope.
CAutiOn! Leave at least five full
turns of Wire Rope on the drum.
7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point,
tow strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure H.
Shackle not shown between tree strap and hook.
Figure H: using a strap anchor point
Do not wrap the Wire Rope around
the object and hook onto the
wire rope itself.
This can damage the object being
pulled, and kink or fray the Wire Rope.
