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MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to 

minor or moderate injury.

General Safety:

• 

Always

 Know Your Winch. Take time to fully read the 

Installation and Operations Guide, and Basic Guide 
to Winching Techniques, in order to understand 
your winch and its operation.

• 

Never

 operate this winch if you are under 

16 years of age. 

• 

Never

 operate this winch when under the 

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

• 

Never

 exceed winch or rope capacity listed on 

product data sheet. Double line using a snatch block 
to reduce winch load. 

• 

Never

 use winch or  rope for towing.

Installation Safety: 

• 

Always

 choose a mounting location that is 

sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum 
pulling capacity of your winch.

• 

Always

 use factory approved mounting hardware, 

components, and accessories.

• 

Always

 use grade 5 (grade 8.8 metric) or better 

hardware.

• 

Never

 weld mounting bolts.

• 

Always 

use care when using longer bolts than those 

supplied from factory.  Bolts that are too long can 
damage the base and/or prevent the winch from 
being mounted securely.

• 

Always

 mount the winch and attach the hook to the 

rope’s end loop before connecting the electrical 
wiring.

• 

Always

 position fairlead with WARNING label on top. 

• 

Always

 spool the  rope onto the drum in the 

direction specified by the winch warning label on 
the winch and/or documentation. This is required 
for the automatic brake (if so equiped) to function 
properly.

• 

Always

 prestretch  rope and respool under load 

before use. Tightly wound  rope reduces chances of 
“binding”, which can damage the rope.

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to 

minor or moderate injury.

Winching Safety:

• 

Always

 inspect rope, hook, and slings before 

operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged 
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged 
components must be replaced before operation. 
Protect parts from damage.

• 

Never

 leave wired remote control plugged into winch 

when free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is 
not being used.

• 

Never

 hook rope back onto itself. This damages the 

rope. 

• 

Always

 use a choker chain, choker rope, or tree trunk 

protector on the anchor.

• 

Always

 remove any element or obstacle that may 

interfere with safe operation of the winch.

• 

Always

 take time to use appropriate rigging 

techniques for a winch pull.

• 

Always

 be certain the anchor you select will 

withstand the load and the strap or chain will not 
slip.

• 

Never

 engage or disengage clutch if winch is under 

load, rope is in tension or drum is moving.

• 

Always

 select an anchor point as far away as 

possible. This will provide the winch with its 
greatest pulling power.

• 

Never

 touch rope or hook while in tension or under 

load.

• 

Never

 touch rope or hook while someone else is at 

the control switch or during winching operation.

• 

Always

 stand clear of rope and load and keep others 

away while winching.

• 

Always

 be aware of stability of vehicle and load 

during winching, keep others away. Alert all 
bystanders of any unstable condition.

• 

Never

 use a winch to secure a load.

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MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to 

minor or moderate injury.

Winching Safety:

• 

Always

 keep wired remote control lead clear of the 

drum, rope, and rigging. Inspect for cracks, pinches, 
frayed wires or loose connections. Replace remote 
control if damaged.

• 

Always

 pass wired remote control through a 

window to avoid pinching lead in door, when using 
remote inside a vehicle.

• 

Never

 leave remote control where it can be activated 

during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is 
not being used.

• 

Always

 require operators and bystanders to be aware 

of vehicle and or load.

CUT AND BURN HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to 

minor or moderate injury.

To avoid injury to hands or fingers: 

• 

Always

 wear heavy leather gloves when 

handling a rope.

• 

Never

 let rope slip through your 

hands. 

• 

Always

 be aware of possible hot surface at winch 

motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to 

minor or moderate injury.

• 

Always

 use a hook with a latch.

• 

Always

 ensure hook latch is closed and not 

supporting load.

• 

Never

 apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only 

to the center of hook.

• 

Never

 use a hook whose throat opening has 

increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.

AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

• 

Always

 avoid side pulls which can pile up rope at one 

end of the drum. This can damage rope or winch.

• 

Always

 ensure the clutch is fully engaged or 

disengaged.

• 

Never

 use winch to tow other vehicles or objects. 

Shock loads can momentarily exceed capacity of 
rope and winch.

• 

Always

 avoid “powering out” rope for extended 

distances.  This causes excess heat and wear on the 
winch motor and brake.

• 

Always

 use care to not damage the vehicle frame 

when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching 
operation.

• 

Never

 “jog” rope under load. Shock loads can 

momentarily exceed capacity of rope and winch.

• 

Never

 use winch to secure a load during 

transport.

• 

Never

 submerge winch in water.

• 

Always

 store the remote control in a protected, 

clean, dry area.

• 

Always

 double line or pick distant anchor point when 

rigging. This maximizes pulling power and avoids 
overloading the winch.

Summary of Contents for 90288

Page 1: ...ARNING FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death Never use winch to lift or move persons Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope around the drum Rope could come loose from the drum as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD F...

Page 2: ...ays select an anchor point as far away as possible This will provide the winch with its greatest pulling power Never touch rope or hook while in tension or under load Never touch rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during winching operation Always stand clear of rope and load and keep others away while winching Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load during winchin...

Page 3: ...stem read and follow all mounting and safety instructions Always use caution when working with electricity and remember to verify that no exposed electrical connections exist before energizing your winch circuit SPECIFICATIONS Part number for complete system PN 90288 Transmission range 15 27 m 50 90 ft Receiver Operating voltage 12 to 24 VDC Receiver Fuse type and current rating ATC 7 5 amp Batter...

Page 4: ...llet connectors WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM EXPLOSION Do not drill into gas tank Verify the area is clear behind the mounting location before drilling WARNING Never route electrical cables Across any sharp edges Through or near moving parts Near parts that become hot Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM EL...

Page 5: ... 6 Secure with the two screws WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Always use caution when moving or repositioning any vehicle controls so as to not compromise the safe operation of the winch or vehicle Select a mounting position that will provide clearance for all vehicle controls Never attempt to bypass receiver by connecting switches directly to contactor CAUTION ALWAYS KNOW YOUR WINCH Befo...

Page 6: ...Press the power IN button on the remote for at least one 1 second until the RED LED on the receiver turns off Programming is now complete NOTE Only one remote can be programmed for each receiver WARRANTY Please refer to the warranty sheet enclosed with your winch for details REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS Ordering information Parts may be obtained through your local dealer or distributor Part Number Des...

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