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General Safety
Precautions
1. Choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to
withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch.
2. Use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or better hardware.
3. Do not weld mounting bolts.
4. Use factory approved mounting hardware, components,
and accessories.
5. Do not use bolts that are too long.
6. Confirm required bolt length to ensure proper thread en-
gagement.
7. Complete the winch installation and hook attachment be-
fore installing the wiring.
8. Always keep hands clear of winch wire rope, hook loop,
hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation, and
when spooling in or out.
9. Always position fairlead with warning readily visible on
top.
10. Prestrech wire rope and respool under load before use.
Tightly wound wire rope reduces chances of binding, which
can damage the wire rope.
11. Insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical ter-
minals.
12. Do not route electrical cables across sharp edges, near
parts that get hot and/or through or near moving parts.
13. Always place the supplied terminal boots on wires and ter-
minals as directed by the installation instructions.
14. Do not lean over battery while making connections.
15. Do not route electrical cables over battery terminals.
16. Do not short battery terminals with metal objects.
17. Battery Recommendations A fully charged conventional
automotive battery with a minimum rating of 650 cold cran-
king amps is recommended to obtain peak performance from
your winch. Make sure all electrical connections are clean and
tight.
18. Consult this User’s Manual for proper wiring details.
2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY