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Plumbing connections
Keep all hoses away from areas where heat is too extreme such as an exhaust manifold or turbo.
Lines should not come in contact with abrasive or vibrating surfaces. In some applications, right-
angle fittings on the directional and motor or balance valves are necessary to make hose mounting
more flexible. After plumbing has been laid out on the vehicle, install o-ring fittings supplied to the
valve. Torque tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANY FITTINGS. Install o-ring fittings on the winch
motor. Torque tight. Connect any hose port A on the motor or port C1 on the balance valve to port
A on the directional valve, pot B on the motor or port C2 on the balance valve to port B on the
directional valve, port P on the directional valve to
pump’s high-pressure port, port T on the valve
to the reservoir. Attach any o-ring or seal from the vehicle's original tube fitting to the tube fitting
C1, C2 connector specifications: 2×G1/2D Quantity 2
Cautions
Battery cables should not be drawn out. Leave slack for
some cable movement. Please check and follow the
steps if your application is supplied with an added cooler.
1.
Check fluid level.
2.
Replace lost fluid to system.(System will need to be
purged).
3.
Start engine. (Power winch cable in 5 feet).
4.
Shut engine off.
5.
Check fluid level. (Add fluid until full, start engine, power winch cable, Out 5 feet, Shut engine off
and Check fluid level.) Add fluid until full if necessary
6.
Start engine. Power winch cable into desired position. Turn vehicle wheels from lock to lock
position 5 times. This will aid in bleeding out any air that may have got into the system.
Preparing & Stretching Winch Rope:
WARNING: Always pre-stretch all new ropes before first use. Failing to pre-stretch rope will
reduce maximum capacity of rope and may cause premature failure.
1.
Positing vehicle on a flat surface approximately full rope length distance from anchor point such
as large tree.
2.
Connect rope to anchor point with minimum number of wraps on drum.
3.
Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 1000lb (454kg) of tension. Apply light pressure
to vehicle brake pedal as needed to produce load.
4.
Stop approximately every minute to check rope is winding level. Make sure vehicle is in park with
parking brake applied before exiting vehicle. Do not check, touch or attempt to reposition rope
with load on winch rope.
Before Each Use
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WARNING
Inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked, or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation.
Wrap the Rope under 1000 lbs of tension before use. Otherwise, the Rope may bind during
operation.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when
ignited by a spark or open flame.
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near batteries.
