Note:
This guide is recommended for average vehicle rolling loads. Some applications may require a larger winch
than indicated.
5454Kgs/12000LBS Line Pull and Cable Capacity Table
Layer of cable
1
2
3
4
5
Rated line pull
per layer
Lbs
Kgs
Cable capacity
Ft.
M
12000
5454
16
4.9
9550
4332
36
11
8000
3629
61
18.6
6800
3084
90
27.4
6000
2722
100
30.5
6.
To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, select neutral in transmission
and maintain engine speed at idle.
7.
Operate the remote control switch to IN or OUT until the vehicle has been retrieved.
Stop the winch regularly to ensure that the cable is winding onto the drum evenly.
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 recognise 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.
Winch Operation
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OPERATING
:
1
.
Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels.
2.
P
protector wrapped around a suitably sized tree which will not be damaged by the winching operation.
ull out the winch cable to the desired length and connect to an anchor point. A suggestion would be a tree trunk
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 shifter tab to the DISENGAGE position. Cable may now be free spooled off the drum.
.
b
)
To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab into the ENGAGE position. The winch is now ready for pulling.
.
3.
Re-check all cable rigging before proceeding.
4
Plug in the winch remote hand control (see Page 10 for instructions). It is recommended that the winching operation
takes place from the driver's position to ensure safe operation.If using the wireless remote control always ensure
that you are located at a distance which is greater than 1.5 times the length of the exposed cable.
5.
Turn the winch on by turning the on / off orange switch to the on position (clockwise)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Never winch
Check the winch carefully and thoroughly before operating.
with your
vehicle in gear or in park. This would damage your vehicle's transmission
.
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
.
Keep hands, clothing, hair
and jewellery
clear of the drum area and cable when winching
.
Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged
.
Never allow anyone to stand near the cable, or in line
with the cable while it is under load. If the cable
should
slip or brake
,
it can suddenly whip back along the line of pull, causing a hazzard for anyone in the area.
Always stand well to the side
while
winding
.
• ALWAYS disengage the winch when not in use.
CAUTION:
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
