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Your 3500lb 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. Practice
using your winch before you are in a situation where you need to use it.
Motor:
Your 1.3hp motor is powered by a 12 volt battery and provides power to the gear
mechanism which turns the drum and winds the wire rope;
Winch Drum:
The winch drum is the cylinder on which the wire rope is stored. It can feed or
wind the rope depending on the remote winch switch.
Wire Rope:
Your winch has a 7/32"X42' galvanized aircraft cable designed specifically for
load capacity of 3500lbs. The wire rope feeds onto the drum in the “under wind” position
through the roller fairlead and is looped at the end to accept the clevis hook pin.
Roller Fairlead:
When using the winch at an angle the roller fairlead acts to guide the wire
rope onto the drum and minimizes damage to the wire rope from abrasion on the winch
mount or bumper.
Mechanic Gear System:
The reduction gears convert the winch motor power into extreme
pulling forces.
Braking System:
Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch
motor is stopped and there is a load on the wire rope. The braking action is applied by a
separate mechanical brake.
Free Spooling Clutch:
The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage (“Out”) the
spooling drum from the gear train, free spool. Engaging the clutch (“In”) locks the winch into
the gear system.
Control System:
your winch has multiform operations for a variety of applications, you can
directly control your winch by using Power Cord/Switch Assembly, you can also control your
winch through a solenoid control box by pressing a button on the power switch you selected
to use.
Solenoid:
Power from the vehicle battery flows through the weather sealed switch before
being directed to the winch motor.
Remote Switch:
The Power switch leads has 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.
Universal Flat Bed Mounting Plate:
Your winch is being supplied with a flat bed mounting
plate that can be mounted to most flat surfaces such as trailers, step bumpers, truck beds,
etc. The mounting plate also has holes to accept your roller fairlead.
Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it. We recommend that you set up a few
test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques, the sounds your winch makes under
various loads, the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or damaged rope shall be
replaced immediately. Use only manufacturer's identical replacement rope with the exact
specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before each operation.
Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage. Always use a snatch
block, sling or chain of suitable strength.
Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be worn, or operates abnormally
SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. It is recommended that the
necessary repairs be made by a manufacturer's authorized repair facility.
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used.
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