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The Gigglepin GP25 competition winch has been designed and built to give you the highest 
levels of performance and reliability in a demanding world. Using the best materials and 
designs that set it apart from all of its competitors, it is the standard to which others aspire. 
Our winches have been built to give our end user total reliability in the toughest situations, 
and supply unequalled power and speed at those critical moments. 

This manual will provide you with the information that you require to install, use and 
maintain your Gigglepin winch. These are shown below are shown throughout the manual.

Warning – Procedures which must be followed precisely in order to avoid risk of personal 

injury.

Caution - This calls attention to procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to 

winch components.

Note – This calls attention to methods which make a job easier or gives helpful hints.

The GP25 should be respected and used correctly. 
Winches are not designed to lift, support or transport personnel. 

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Congratulations on the purchase of this GP25 Winch!

When you open the box you will find the following inside -
- GP25 built to your specification
- Instruction Manual
- Sticker Pack
- T-Shirt

1. Introduction

a. What’s in the box

Summary of Contents for GP25

Page 1: ...GP25 Owners Manual Serial numbers GP251001 onwards www GigglepinWinch com Shop Gigglepin4x4 net 44 0 1732 463600...

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Page 3: ...what you do with your GP25 What is your Winch Adventure Let us know through our email or social media If you need any advice or spare parts don t hesitate to get in touch Shop Gigglepin4x4 net 44 0 17...

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Page 5: ...ntaining Your Rope 10 c Top Tips for Your GP25 10 5 Warranty Page 11 6 Contact Information Page 11 7 Technical Data Page 13 21 a TopHousing Diagram 13 14 b LowerHousing Diagram 15 16 c Winch Wiring Di...

Page 6: ...all use and maintain your Gigglepin winch These are shown below are shown throughout the manual Warning Procedures which must be followed precisely in order to avoid risk of personal injury Caution Th...

Page 7: ...need to be strong and securely fastened to the vehicle or platform Weak or bent mounts could result in equipment failure and possible personal injury Fitting your Fairlead You must fit the Fairlead t...

Page 8: ...and ready to spool the rope on to the winch drum When retrieving the rope in a no load situation it is often advisable to pulse the winch so the motors do not over rev Be sure the rope is distributed...

Page 9: ...vehicle or possible faults with your electrical system 5 Always allow the winch to stop turning before switching in a different direction 6 When winching try to keep your wheels turning at the same sp...

Page 10: ...pply a large range of components and premade cables for any winch install If you are unsure of your vehicles suitability please contact Gigglepin Caution Beware of smaller 100amp kill switches as they...

Page 11: ...Run brake Over Run is when the motors continue to turn after the winch switch is released The Gigglepin MBS stops the motors instantly when the switch is released It works autonomous and can be switch...

Page 12: ...ill give maximum traction during the recovery process Note The winch is at its most powerful when it has the least amount of rope on the drum Caution Spinning the wheels of the vehicle being recovered...

Page 13: ...gnals b Winch Remotes and Radios In recent times new technologies have advanced winch operation and we now have access to excellent radios and wireless winch controls Wireless winch controls are great...

Page 14: ...of the solenoids and test the winch in both directions Then refit and remove the other solenoid central terminal This will determine if the motors and solenoids are working correctly Monthly Actions...

Page 15: ...wdered fibre and abrasion this is a sign of internal wear of the winch rope Estimate internal fibre loss to include in the overall abrasion fibre loss of the rope Minimise the rope abrasion Use a rope...

Page 16: ...orces Damage resulting from a weak bent or unsuitable winch mount Damage from snatch loading to the gearbox Damage resulting from running with no oil Please feel free to contact your local Gigglepin S...

Page 17: ...te You can mount the winch various different angles but we recommend this must not be less than 20 degrees from horizontal so as not to affect gearbox operation and to prevent oil pooling in the TopHo...

Page 18: ...13 7 Technical Data a TopHousing Diagram Please note that these bearings have the seals removed...

Page 19: ...Bow Motors 15 6G16010 PowerBarBoots Part of PowerBar Kits G16012 G16011 16 See Notes SingleMotor PowerBar Kit Available in Different Sizes G16012 G17019 17 4GP6 M6 Flat Washer Available with Extended...

Page 20: ...15 b LowerHousingDiagram Please note that these bearings have the seals removed...

Page 21: ...G19002 G19008 22 1 GP38 Bearing Adapter 23 1 GP49 6005 Bearing Also Known as Main Shaft Bearing GP49 24 7 See Notes M6 x 16 Cap Head Bolt Supplied in Brake Pawl Kit G7605 25 1 GP6 M6 Flat Washer Part...

Page 22: ...17 c Winch Wiring Diagram 12V d Winch Wiring Diagram 24V...

Page 23: ...18 c Winch Wiring Diagram 12V Fitted with MBS d Winch Wiring Diagram 24V Fitted with MBS...

Page 24: ...h Winch Dimensions Short Drum Please note the measurements are in Millimetres 19...

Page 25: ...i Winch Dimensions Standard Drum Please note the measurements are in Millimetres 20...

Page 26: ...hese diagrams are for demonstration purposes only as there should be a Winch Mount Tray present to which the FairLead would be mounted to k GP25 FairLead Mounting for Overwound Note These diagrams are...

Page 27: ...Where the winch rope comes off the drum over the rope wound onto the drum the opposite of under wound Snatch Block A winching accessory which has a grooved pulley to allow multiple lines to be attache...

Page 28: ...r balance meaning there truly is a GP25 for everybody The Hurricane Gearset alters the existing geartrain ratios as follows Top Housing Ratio Top Housing Centre Gear Tooth Count Top Housing Pinion Gea...

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Page 30: ...GigglepinWinches GigglepinWinches Gigglepin 4x4 Unit 10 Gaza Trading Estate Scabharbour Road Hildenborough Kent TN11 8PL www GigglepinWinches com Shop Gigglepin4x4 net 44 0 1732 463600...

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