FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Product:
Torq Winch 9,500lb Steel / 9,500lb Synthetic /
12,000lb Synthetic
Vehicle:
Generic
Part No.
947TJMTQ95SAA / 947TJMTQ95DAA / 947TQBK95DAA / 947TJMTQ12DAA / 947TQBK12DAA
For product warranty please refer to our website www.tjm.com.au
File: F-5969
Page 4 of 18
01/03/2021
WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for future
reference.
1.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pile up on one
end of the drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further
to the centre of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
2.
Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where it will not become damaged, inspect it before
you plug it in.
3.
When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged, do not engage
clutch with motor running.
4.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a tree trunk protector
strap or winch cable extension strap, which can be found in the TJM Recovery kit.
5.
Observe the operation of the winch from the safety of the vehicle cabin. Stop the winching process every
metre or so to assure the cable is not pulling up in one corner of the winch drum. If the cable bunches,
damage to the winch can occur.
6.
The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the winch capacity and a
halving of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct line pull to the centre of the rollers.
When double loading during stationary winching, the winch hook should be attached to a recovery point
recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
7.
Ensure rated "D" or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protector to provide
a safe anchor point.
8.
When extending winch cable, ensure that at least ten wraps of cable remain on drum at all times. Failure
to do this could result in the cable parting from the drum under load. Serious personal injury or property
damage may result.
9.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off
as much line as you can for heavy pulls (you must leave at least 10 wraps minimum on the drum
– do not
pull the rope out any further once you see the red marker). If this is not practical use a snatch block and
double line arrangement.
10.
Drape a recovery blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable to dampen any back lash should
a failure occur. When using steel cable it is recommended that the recovery blanket be placed in the
middle of the cable. When using synthetic rope the blanket should be placed closest to the hook.
11.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding.
12.
Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
