FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Product:
Torq Winch 9,500lb Steel / 9,500lb Synthetic /
12,000lb Synthetic
Vehicle:
Generic
Part No.
947TJMTQ95SAA / 947TJMTQ95DAA / 947TQBK95DAA / 947TJMTQ12DAA / 947TQBK12DAA
For product warranty please refer to our website www.tjm.com.au
File: F-5969
Page 14 of 18
01/03/2021
WINCH OPERATION
SUGGESTION
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember you can hear your winch as well as you can see it
operate. Get to recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or
shifting. Soon you will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use will become second nature to you.
OPERATING
1.
Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels
2.
Pull out the winch cable the desired length and connect to an anchor point.
The winch clutch allows rapid uncoiling of the cable for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The shifter
tab located on the gear housing of the winch operates the clutch as follows:
a)
To disengage the clutch, move the clutch lever to the "OUT" position. Cable may be free spooled
off the drum.
b)
To engage the clutch, move the clutch lever into the "IN" position. The winch is now ready for
operation.
3.
Recheck all cable rigging before proceeding.
4.
Plug in the winch hand control. It is recommended that the winching operation takes place from the driver's
position to ensure safe operation. It is also recommended that a heavy blanket be placed over the cable,
and the bonnet placed in the upright position.
5.
If using the wireless hand control, hold both the IN and OUT buttons down until the operation light indicates
that the controller is on (hold both IN and OUT buttons down when finished to switch the wireless hand
control off).
6.
To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, select neutral in transmission, maintain engine
speed at just above idle.
7.
Operate the remote-control switch to IN or OUT until the vehicle has been retrieved. Regularly check the
winch to ensure cable is winding onto the drum evenly.
NOTE: The winch is designed for intermittent use, not continuous use. This is to prevent over-heating.
Note:
1.
Never winch with your vehicle in gear or in park, which would damage your vehicle's transmission.
2.
Never wrap the cable around the object and hook onto the cable itself. This can cause damage to the
object being pulled, and kink or fray the cable or rope.
3.
Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewellery clear of the drum area and cable when winching.
4.
Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
5.
Never allow anyone to stand near the cable/rope, or in line with the cable behind the winch while it is
under power. If the cable should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch, causing a
hazard for anyone in the area.
6.
Don't leave the switch plugged in when the winch is not in use.
7.
Don’t unspool the rope from the drum any further once the red marker is visible.
CHECK THE WINCH CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING!
