HANDLE INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Step 1
Verify the winch is properly secured to the winch mount and
the winch handle is properly secured to the winch input shaft.
Step 2 - Winding strap in:
Engage the ratchet lever in the pinion gear and begin turning
the handle. The ratchet will make a loud clicking noise when
the line is being wound on the winch drum.
WARNING:
If you do not hear a loud clicking noise,
the ratchet is not securing the load. Do not let go of
the handle until the load has been secured.
Step 2 - Letting strap out:
Firmly hold the winch handle and release the ratchet lever.
The handle may need to be rotated slightly to move the
ratchet lever. Carefully rotate the handle to let line out. Do
not let go of the handle until ratchet lever has been properly
engaged and is supporting the load. Let go of the handle
slowly to be sure that the ratchet lever is supporting the load.
WARNING:
Never let go of handle prior engaging the ratchet
lever as this may cause the handle to spin dangerously.
Prior to operating the winch, secure the handle
to the input shaft with the provided set screw.
CABLE INSTALLATION
STRAP INSTALLATION
WINCH INSTALLATION
Step 1
Insert the steel cable through the square hole from
the inside to the outside. Insert the cable through
the second hole from the outside to the inside.
Step 2
Insert the cable through the square hole from
the inside to the outside. Pull the cable tight.
Step 3
Wrap the cable onto the drum.
To secure the winch strap, place the provided
strap bolt through the sewn loop in the winch strap.
Secure with the strap bolt nut.
Note:
The installed winch strap should be rated at 1.5 times
the winch's rated capacity. The hook on the strap should be
rated at 1.5 times the strap's rated capacity.
To secure the winch to the mounting location, you
will need three grade 5, 3/8" diameter bolts, three
lock washers, six flat washers and three nuts.
Place the lock washer, then a flat washer on the bolt.
Place the bolt through the mounting hole on the winch.
Add one more flat washer and secure with a nut.
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