Winchmax Hydraulic Winch, Fitting And Operating Owners Manual

Remote Control (optional) - wireless and plug in types.

The primary remote control for your winch is the plug-in wander lead. This should be 

connected as per the schematic (Fig.1).

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Please ensure that the electrical supply from the battery(s) matches the coil voltage 

(12v / 24v) of the solenoid direction valve. Where the vehicle has a 24v system 

consisting of two 12v batteries wired in series, a 12v supply can be derived from a 

single battery If required.

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For the initial set-up of the winch, the wander lead should be used.

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Take care when inserting the wireless remote plug into the control box socket, you 

must line up the socket end with the groove in the socket. 

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The wander lead will allow smaller adjustments than the optional wireless remote, so 

should always be used when the load is close the winch or for fine adjustment.

SPOOLING THE ROPE 

•  Your winch may be supplied with the rope already loaded onto the drum or 

separately to facilitate easier installation.

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We recommend the use of an assistant when spooling the rope.

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Spooling should be undertaken on a large open and level area.

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First, lay out the rope in front of the vehicle ensuring there are no twists or kinks.

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With the winch clutch handle in the ‘disengaged’ position, rotate the drum to a 

convenient position so that the rope holes in the drum are at the front.

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Feed the drum end of the rope through the fairlead UNDER the drum and back 

through the rope hole so that the end of the rope is flush with the surface of the 

drum. 

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Secure the rope end using the Allen head screw.

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Attach the hook end to a suitable anchor point and position the vehicle so there is at 

least 2m of slack on the rope. Apply the vehicle hand brake.

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Holding the rope with gloved hands, at least 5m back from the winch apply as much 

pressure as you can by leaning your body weight against the rope and walking 

towards the winch whilst powering it in until you take up the slack on the rope. 

Ensure that each wrap lays tightly next to the other until the rope tensions against 

the anchor point until there least 4 wraps around the drum.

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The rope must be wound onto the drum from the bottom.

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Power the winch in to pull the vehicle towards the anchor point applying the brakes 

as required to maintain tension on the rope.

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During the operation, regularly stop the winch, apply the handbrake to maintain 

tension and check the rope is spooling on evenly and neatly as this will minimise the 

possibility of damage to the rope under heavy loading.

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If you have an assistant, they should remain in the vehicle to operate the brake, 

whilst you maintain control of the winch from outside the vehicle and using the wired 

remote.