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WINCH ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
1. Your 2000lb winch is designed with a bolt pattern that is standard in this class
of winch. Many winch mounting kits are available that utilize this bolt pattern for
the popular ATV’s and mounting channels. If you will utilize the mounting
channel you must ensure that it is mounted on a flat surface so that the three
major sections (motor, drum and gear housing) are properly aligned. Proper
alignment of the winch will allow even distribution of the full rated load.
2. Start by connecting the roller fairlead (Part# K200700) to the mounting channel
(Part# K200022) using 2 each of the cap screw M8 X 20 (Part# K200023), flat
washer (Part# K200021), lock washer (Part# K200020) and securing with Nut
M8 (Part# K200019) (Make sure the screw is placed through the mounting
channel and roller fairlead from inside the channel. This will allow enough
clearance for the winch to be placed in the channel without obstruction.)
3. Assemble the winch to the mounting channel (Part# K200022) by first pulling
and releasing the clutch knob to the
“CLUTCH OUT” position (Free Spooling).
Pull out a few inches of cable from the drum and feed the wire loop through the
opening in the front of the mounting channel and roller fairlead. Now, using the
remaining M8 x 35 cap screws (Part# K200024), flat washer (Part# K200021),
lock washer (Part# K200020) and nut M8 (Part# K200019) secure the winch to
the mounting channel.
4. Connect the battery and motor leads as per diagram below. Keep in mind that
every type of winch is different.
CAUTION
–
Batteries contain gases which are flammable and explosive.
Wear eye protection during installation and remove all jewelry. Do not lean over
battery while making connections.
5. Assemble the clevis hook to the cable. Take off the pin from the clevis hook,
connect the clevis hook to the cable and mount the pin back to the clevis hook.
6. Always use the hand saver when free-spooling and re-spooling the wire rope.
Using the hand saver keeps your hands and fingers away from the rotating
drum.
7. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull and turn the clutch knob
to the “CLUTCH
OUT
” position. Pull out some cable from the drum, and then turn the clutch
knob to the “CLUTCH IN” position to engage the gears. To test your remote
control, press the out button on the remote control. If the drum turns and
releases more cable, then your connections are accurate. If the drum is
winding in, then reverse the leads on the motor. Repeat and check rotation.
