The Cable
Be sure the cable is in good condition and is attached properly. Do not use the winch if
the cable is frayed. Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
The Battery
Be sure the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other con-
taminants. Always wear ANSI approved eye protection when working around a battery.
Have the engine running when using the winch to avoid running the battery down.
Stand Back
Stay out of the direct line that the cable is pulling. In case it slips or breaks, it will
“whiplash” along this line. Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewelry clear of the winch
while in use. Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe to operate the
winch. Make sure this person is out of the way of the vehicle and the cable before
activating the winch.
Power Limits
Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch. Never use the hand crank to
“assist” the winch. This will damage the winch and may cause personal injury.
Permanent Mounting
1. Select a mounting site on the bumper of your vehicle, truck bed, boat trailer, or other suitable location.
NOTE: This winch can generate 2,000 lbs. pulling force. Be sure the location you select can withstand this
much force.
2. Align the winch with the desired location and mark for drilling the locations of the 3 holes on the base
of the winch.
3. Drill these holes where you wish to mount the winch on a stable structural support location on your vehicle
or trailer
(Figure 7)
.
4. Using hardened steel bolts at least 3/8” in diameter, install your winch to the location.
Temporary Mounting
1. Attach the (3) Plate Stud Bolts to the Adapter Plate
(Figure 8)
, as shown, using the supplied nuts.
Tighten securely.
2. Insert the heads of the Plat Studs into the keyhole slots on the back of the winch.
3. Attach the Winch/Adapter Plate assembly to your trailer hitch by inserting the trailer hitch ball through the
shaped hole in the Adapter Plate
(Figure 9)
.
STUD
1. Put your vehicle in Neutral. (Never winch with your vehicle in Gear or in Park since this could damage your
vehicle’s transmission). Engage your emergency brake. Block the wheels from rolling, using suitable
chocks.
2. To pull out the cable, turn the CLUTCH KNOB counterclockwise to loosen it, and then pull out the cable you
need. Always leave at least five turns of the cable on the spool to prevent pulling the cable out of the winch.
3. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow strap or chain. Never wrap the cable around the object and
hook on the cable itself. This can cause damage to the object being pulled and kink or fray the cable.
4. Re-tighten the clutch knob clockwise.
5. Stand clear, and when it is safe to do so, use the power switch in the remote control to retract the cable and
winch the item as desired.
1. Lift the rubber polymer door and plug the POWER CABLE into the PLUG on the right side of the winch body
(Figure 10)
. Route the Electric Cord from the winch to your battery, being careful to avoid tangling it in
moving equipment, or causing a tripping hazard.
SPECIAL WARNINGS WHEN USING THIS ELECTRIC WINCH
Using this powerful tool may create special hazards. Take
particular care to safeguard yourself and those around you.
INSTALLATION - Mounting Your Winch
Your winch is designed to be mounted temporarily using the RAPID MOUNT Ball
Trailer Hitch Mounting Plate. However, you may also mount your winch permanently
Using Your Winch
Wiring your Electric Winch
Your winch may be used with temporary wiring or permanent wiring.
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WARNING
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
