Low Voltage Interrupt
Your winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt
winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage
drops to a low level. The winch will not power-in or out
for 30 seconds if this device is tripped. If the interrupt
is tripped, the vehicle should be operated at high idle
for a few minutes to allow the vehicle charging system
to recover before continuing to winch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES
OF YOUR WINCH
1.
Motor:
The winch motor is powered by the vehicle
charging system.
2.
Remote Socket:
The remote socket (which will be
located on the bumper assembly) allows the remote
control to be attached to the control pack to allow
the winch to function.
3.
Winch Drum With Integral Brake:
The winch drum
allows the rope to be stored on the winch and trans-
mits force to the rope. The winch is equipped with
an integral brake that will stop rotation of the winch
drum if the winch motor is stopped.
4.
Synthetic Rope:
The synthetic rope allows the winch
to be connected to an anchor to provide a pulling
force. This synthetic rope is highly flexible, light-
weight, and it floats.
5.
Clutch Lever:
The clutch lever allows the winch drum
to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow
the rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
6.
Remote Control:
The remote control provides the
interface between the winch operator and the
winch. The remote control provides the ability to
power the winch in, out, and stop the winch. To oper-
ate the winch, the toggle switch is pressed down to
power the winch in and up to power the winch out.
The winch will stop if the switch is left in the neutral
(center) position.
CAUTION!
If not installed, the hook strap must be placed on the
hook.
Fairlead:
The hawse fairlead acts as a guide for the syn-
thetic rope and minimizes damage to the rope.
WINCH ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are necessary to attach the
winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe
winching.
Gloves:
It is extremely important to wear pro-
tective gloves while operating the winch or
handling the winch rope. Avoid loose fitting
clothes or anything that could become
entangled in the rope and other moving parts.
Snatch/Block Pulley:
Used properly, the
multi-purpose snatch block allows you to (1)
increase the winch's pulling power; and (2)
change your pulling direction without damag-
ing the winch rope. Proper use of the snatch block is
covered in "Before You Pull."
Clevis/D-Shackles:
The D-Shackle is a safe
means of connecting the looped ends of
cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shack-
le's pin is threaded to allow easy removal.
Tree Trunk Protector:
Typically made of
tough, high-quality nylon, it provides the
operator an attachment point for the winch
rope to a wide variety of anchor points and
objects, as well as protect living trees.
Abrasion Sleeve:
The abrasion sleeve is provided with
the synthetic rope and must be used with the synthetic
rope at all times to protect the rope from potential abra-
sion wear. The sleeve has a loose fit so it can easily be
positioned along the synthetic rope to protect from
rough surfaces and sharp corners.
OPERATING YOUR WINCH
WARNING!
Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding
proper winch usage may result in severe injury.
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Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook
when spooling wire rope in or out.
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