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Rotating the Winch Gearbox
If the gearbox handle is not in an accessible location, the gearbox can be rotated to alternate
positions. Follow these instructions, a video has also been created to assist;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEEECTKVurw
1) Undo the two Allen key bolts in the cross members at the gearbox end.
2) Remove the gearbox and undo the six smaller black Allen key bolts on the gearbox.
3) On separation of the gearbox, take care to not damage the gearbox seal. Remove and
store.
4) Rotate the gearbox as required.
5) Refit and begin tightening the six black Allen key bolts.
6) Once the gearbox is almost back together with only a 1mm separation visible, stretch the
gearbox seal over the housing and allow it to drop into the 1mm gap. Tighten the gearbox
bolts.
7) Swap the cross member bars from the drive motor end to the gearbox end of the winch.
8) Lay the gearbox on a flat surface with the cross member bars pointing vertically up. Fit the
drum, taking care to ensure the gear adaptor is fits into the gearbox.
9) Fit the drive rod through the centre of the drum into the centre of the gearbox and ensure
it locates correctly, you will feel it drop roughly half an inch into the gearbox.
10) Place the drive coupling onto the other end of the drive rod. It should be recessed inside
the winch drum by ~30mm.
11) Carefully lower the winch drive onto the coupling and ensure it locates with the cross
member support bars.
10) Tighten the two Allen key bolts on the cross members to attach the winch drive.
11) Check everything is straight and fits properly. Check the Allen key bolts are done up
firmly. Check the winch barrel sits properly into the drive and gearbox. There should be an
even gap around the ends of the winch barrel.
NOTE:
For reliable winch performance, your battery must be kept in good condition.
Be sure battery cables are not drawn taught across any surfaces, consider cable
abrasion during installation.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance and may cause an
electrical short. Maintain as necessary.
In salty environments, use a silicon sealer to protect electrical connections from
corrosion.
