An “A” or “B” decal on the motor end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. If the
decal is damaged or unreadable, contact Customer Service for addition information.
1. Unwind the cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap the end of
the cable opposite of the hook with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Place the taped end of the cable into the hole in cable drum. Use the 3/8-16 NC x 1/2” long hex
socket drive setscrew to secure the cable to the drum. The setscrew is included with the drum
assembly.
3. Carefully run the winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on the end of the cable, spool
all the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
4. With the cable installed, check the freespool operation. Disengage the clutch and pull on the
cable at a walking speed. If the cable “birdnests,” loosen the jam nut and turn the capscrew
clockwise to increase drag on the drum. If the cable pull is excessive, loosen the capscrew by
turning counterclockwise. Tighten the jam nut when the proper setting is obtained.
5 Cable Installation – Set Screw
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