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Disconnect Switch
WARninG! TO PReVenT SeRiOuS inJuRy:
Off-highway driving subjects the vehicle and
wiring to much higher vibrations than on-highway driving which can cause a breakdown of wiring
insulation over time. Use the high current Disconnect Switch included with this Winch to turn
OFF the power to the Winch when it is not in use to help reduce the risk of a short circuit.
1. To use the Winch, use the Disconnect Switch
to turn the power to the Winch ON.
2. When the Winch is not in use, turn the
Disconnect Switch OFF to reduce the risk of
a short on the main power to the Winch.
Preparing the Synthetic Rope
The Synthetic Rope must be properly coiled under
tension to be able to support a load without damage.
1. Find a suitable location where the Rope can be
spooled onto the Winch while anchored to a solid
object. Approximately 70 feet will be required.
Alternately, a snatch block (sold separately) may
be used to reduce the distance to 35 feet.
2. Move the Clutch Handle to the Freespool
position and uncoil the Synthetic Rope until
5 wraps remain on the drum. Move the Clutch
Handle back to the Engaged position.
3. Slowly and carefully move the vehicle in
reverse to remove slack from the line.
4. Place the vehicle in neutral. Spool the Synthetic
Rope back into the Winch while gently applying
the brakes. If the ground is flat, shallow
mud or dirt, the brakes can be fully applied.
Pavement can generate much higher loads,
in which case only light braking is needed.
5. Use a second person to monitor the rope
spooling evenly onto the drum.
6. The last layer of Rope can be
put on without tension.
