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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.6 WINCH KIT (Part No. 849-114)
The 3500 lbs. winch mounts permanently to the front of the
Centaur and can be used for self-recovery and to raise and
lower the snowplow blade (Part No. 657-100). The winch
has a free-wheeling feature that allows the 40 ft. steel cable
to be pulled off the winch drum without using the winch’s 12
volt electric motor.
The electrical components and the wiring design of the winch
kit prevent the use of the winch motor unless the ignition
key is turned to the ‘on’ position. This is a safety feature that
prevents the unauthorized use of the winch when the vehicle
is parked.
After the installation of the winch kit is completed, test the
electrical connections by moving the toggle switch control
from side to side with the ignition switch removed. If the
winch DOES NOT operate, the connections are correct. If
the winch starts during this test, have the installer correct the
wiring connections immediately.
11.6.1 Rules For Safe Operation
1. The winch is rated at 3,500 pounds (single-line) ca
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pacity. DO NOT OVERLOAD. DO NOT ATTEMPT
PROLONGED PULLS AT HEAVY LOADS. DO NOT
MAINTAIN POWER TO THE WINCH IF THE MO-
TOR STALLS. Overloads can damage the winch and/or
the wire rope and create unsafe operating conditions. For
heavy loads, we recommend the use of the optional pul-
ley block and hook assembly (Superwinch Part No.1503)
to double line the wire rope. (Figure 11-7) This reduces
the load on the winch and the strain on the wire rope by
approximately 50%.
Figure 11-7. Double Line.
2. Periodically check the winch installation to assure that
all bolts are tight.
3. DO NOT “move” your vehicle to assist the winch in pull
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ing a load. The combination of the winch and vehicle
pulling together could overload the wire rope and the
winch itself.
4. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR. Do not allow people
to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not
step over a taut wire rope or allow anyone else to do so.
Do not stand between the winch and the load.
5. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FRE-
QUENTLY. A frayed wire rope with broken strands
should be replaced immediately. Always replace wire
rope with the manufacturer’s identical replacement part,
Superwinch Part No.1513.
6. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES when handling wire
rope. Do not let wire rope slide through your hands. A
broken strand could seriously injure your hands.
7. Keep clear of winch wire rope and hook when operating
winch. Never put your fingers through the hook when
reeling in the last few feet of line. If your finger should
become trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger.
Use the HANDSAVER BAR (Figure 11-8) to guide the
hook within the last few feet. Never guide a wire rope
onto the drum with your hand.
Figure 11-8. Using the Handsaver Bar.
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE BACK ONTO IT
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SELF. Use a nylon sling. (Figure 11-9). Hooking the wire
rope onto itself can damage the rope (Figure 11-10).
Figure 11-9. Correct hook-up.
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