POWERWINCH Model 915 Owner'S Manual Download Page 10

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WARNINGS 

  To avoid personal injury and property damage, clear the area around and 

behind the boat of people, animals and obstructions before loading or 
unloading the boat. 

  Never stand between or behind the load or anchor point and the winch.  

Serious personal injury could occur if the cable breaks. 

  A

LWAYS

 wear leather gloves when handling the cable.  Steel cable can 

cause serious damage to hands. 

  N

EVER

 use the winch alone to secure the boat to the trailer during transit.  

Use separate straps or equivalent to secure the boat to the trailer. 

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NLOADING 

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1.  In not previously done, attach the winch cable hook to the bow eye 

on the boat. 

2.  Connect the power to the winch.  The plug goes into the socket on 

the right side of the winch. 

3.  Connect the wired remote.  The plug goes into the socket on the 

left side of the winch. 

4.  Remove the tie down straps from the boat. 

5.  Using the switch on the remote, power out the cable until the 

boat is unloaded. 

6.  When the boat is in the water, release the cable hook. 

7.  While maintaining tension in the cable, press the switch on the remote.  Roll 

the cable up completely.  D

O NOT

 allow the cable to roll up loosely, damage 

to the cable and winch components could occur. 

 

CAUTION

   

Do not allow the cable hook to roll into the winch.  

Damage to the level wind plate can occur. 

8.  Secure the cable hook to prevent any accidental injury or damage. 

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OADING THE 

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1. 

Connect the power to the winch.  The power cord plug goes into the socket on the 
right side of the winch. 

2.  Connect the wired remote.  The plug goes into the socket on the left side of the 

winch. 

3. 

Align the boat and trailer. 

4. 

Power out the cable and attach the cable hook to the bow eye. 

5. 

Step clear of the cable, winch and boat. 

6.  Press and hold the remote switch.  Power in the cable until the boat touches 

the bow stop.  Release the switch. 

7. 

When fully loaded, secure the boat to the trailer. 

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Summary of Contents for Model 915

Page 1: ...4r2 Printed in USA August 2015 OWNER S MANUAL Model 915 BOAT TRAILER WINCH pw915101 Setup with double line pull pulley block 12 Volt Powered Winch Power In Power Out Operation Hand Held Wired Remote C...

Page 2: ...in this manual without prior notice Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado products only Any other reproduction or translation of this...

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Page 5: ...t understanding the safe operation and procedures for the equipment WARNINGS ALWAYS unplug the wiring harness before attempting to install relocate service or perform maintenance on the unit NEVER use...

Page 6: ...4 10 Remote Control Socket Power Receptacle pw915016 Line Speed Capacity FPM Gear Ratio Voltage Circuit Breaker Unit Weight 10 450 1 12VDC 60 amps 40 lbs Approximate Rolling Load Capacities values ar...

Page 7: ...h extra pull is required of the winch and extra stress is exerted on the boat s stern and bow eye If necessary to create equal height raise or lower the winch stand In most cases trailer manufacturers...

Page 8: ...t wiring harness p n P7866000AJ for temporary connections If installing one of the kits follow the directions with the kit 1 Attach the circuit breaker to the battery s POSITIVE post or positive termi...

Page 9: ...ck can increase the pulling capacity approximately 55 Pulley Block Assembly Screw Plate Bushing Plate Pulley Washer Nut PW912009 Double Lining the Winch Bow Eye Attach Cable Hook to Eyebolt Next to Wi...

Page 10: ...he winch 4 Remove the tie down straps from the boat 5 Using the switch on the remote power out the cable until the boat is unloaded 6 When the boat is in the water release the cable hook 7 While maint...

Page 11: ...side of the winch 3 Place the emergency handle onto the shaft and secure to the shaft with the one of the nuts removed previously Tighten the nut snugly against the handle 4 Turn the crank handle clo...

Page 12: ...riction brake that hold the load when the power is off The brake requires adjustment if the load creeps while the power is off or if the brake slips while powering the load in or out 1 Disconnect the...

Page 13: ...osite the counter bore 5 Insert the stop sleeve over the end of the cable until the cable is flush with the end of the stop Solder or crimp the stop onto the cable 6 Pull the cable back through the sh...

Page 14: ...er is off The brake requires adjustment if the load creeps while the power is off or if the brake slips while powering the load in or out A Load slips during retrieval Thrust washers and thrust bearin...

Page 15: ...POWERWINCH 915 BOAT TRAILER WINCH 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 2 2 1 3 4 5 8 9 6 7 10 11 12 14 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 pw915501 18...

Page 16: ...y Module 1 8 R001305 Remote Control Assy 9 R001309 Socket Kit 10 P7830201AJ Power Harness 11 P7837300AJ Circuit Breaker 60amp 12 R001298 Clutch Washer Kit 13 R001297 Clutch Pad Kit 14 R001303 Gear Kit...

Page 17: ...arefree product that is not specifically approved by Carefree g Any incidental indirect or consequential loss damage or expense that may result from any defect failure or malfunction of the product h...

Page 18: ...RWINCH 14 FOR YOUR RECORDS DEALER INSTALLER NAME ADDRESS PHONE PURCHASE DATE PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PRODUCT NAME OR DESCRIPTION Retain your original proof of purchase It is requiRED for all warrant...

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