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 5 of 18
01/03/2021
13.
Battery:
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Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other contaminants.
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Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
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Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
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It is recommended that a TJM Dual Battery System is fitted
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The minimum battery requirement is 650 CCA.
14.
Winch Cable:
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Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
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Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
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Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
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Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
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The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Prior to use, the cable must be
wound on to the drum under a load of at least 500lbs (230kg) or the outer wraps will draw into the
inner wraps and severely damage the cable during winching. The first use of the winch should be in a
relaxed, non-recovery situation. Spool out the cable until you see the red marker (this leaves ten
wraps on the drum), then rewind the cable on to the drum under a load of 500lbs (230kg) or more.
This will slightly tension and stretch the new cable and create a tight cable wrap around the drum.
Failure to do so may result in cable damage and reduced cable life.
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For steel cable winches - when the cable is replaced, be sure to apply Loctite, or an equal compound,
to the cable clamp thread. Tighten the clamp screw properly but do not over tighten. The loctite will
prevent loosening of the screw in arduous conditions. Loctite 7471 Primer and 222 Thread Locker are
recommended.
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For synthetic rope winches
– when the rope is replaced, pull a length of rope through the hole in the
drum and lay it across the drum (if desired use tape to hold the tip in position). Then wind the rope on,
on top of the ‘tail’ on the drum.
NOTE: The clamp screw is not designed to hold any load. It is purely an anchor point for the winch cable.
15.
Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
16.
It is not recommended to drive your vehicle to assist the winch. Vehicle movement in combination with
winch operation may overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging shock loads.
17.
Shock loads when winching is dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increased force is suddenly
applied to the cable. A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging shock load.
18.
The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle mounting & non-industrial applications.
19.
Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
20.
Do not use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
