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PROCEDURE FOR SHIFTING
MANUAL CLUTCH
A. To Disengage Clutch (Activate Free-spool)
1. Ensure winch motor is not running and the cable drum
is not loaded. The prime mover (hydraulic supply) is
stopped in neutral with parking brake set.
2. Lift clutch shift handle to disengage clutch. If shift handle
has resistance to shift, cable drum may be manually ro-
tated in the direction to payout cable relieving the self-
energized load and allowing the shift.
FREE-SPOOL CLUTCH INSTRUCTIONS
Visually check that clutch and clutch handle are fully engaged, before operating the winch drum under load. Do not
attempt to move the clutch shift handle with a load on the cable.
Do not use “cheaters” to extend the shift handle length or other means to apply undue force on the shift handle. A
partially engaged drum clutch may jump out of engagement causing a sudden loss of load control which may result
in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
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WARNING
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B. To Engage Clutch
1. Ensure winch motor is not running and the cable drum is
not loaded. The prime mover is stopped in neutral with
parking brake set.
2. Lower shift handle to engage clutch. If shift handle will
not engage detent hole, the clutch is not fully engaged.
At this point it may be necessary to rotate the cable drum
slightly in either direction to align clutch.
Reel-in and
reel-out ports
Lift handle to disengage
free-spool clutch
Rope retention
