Winch Operation
UNLOADING
To unload the boat, follow these procedures.
Clear the area around and behind the boat of people, animals,
and obstructing objects before loading or unloading or
personal injury could occur.
1.
If it is not already attached, attach winch cable hook to
the bow eye on the boat.
Always stand clear of the area behind the boat and between
the winch and boat. Serious injury could occur if the cable
breaks. The clutch control knob on the side of the winch
controls the free-spool function and is sometimes used to
unload the boat or to pull cable out of the winch.
2.
To free-spool and let cable out, loosen the wing nut and
turn the clutch knob counterclockwise to release the clutch
and allow the cable to free-wheel out.
3.
Allow the boat to slide off the trailer (a slight push may be
necessary to start the boat down the trailer). If needed, turn
the clutch knob clockwise to use the brake to slow the boat at
launch.
4.
When the boat is in the water, release the winch cable
hook from the bow eye.
Be sure to keep constant tension on
the cable/strap when free spooling in or out and also when
powering in or out. A loose cable/strap may rewind
improperly and cause winch damage.
Secure the cable hook
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
LOADING
1.
Align the boat to trailer. Make sure that the remote is
unobstructed by the trailer frame or other objects.
Always stand clear of the area between the boat and winch.
Serious injury could occur if the cable breaks.
2.
Free-spool the winch cable out (or power out with control)
and attach the cable hook to the eye on the boat.
3.
The clutch control knob must be tight to winch the boat
4.
Press and hold the retrieve button to begin retrieving the
boat.
5.
Power in the cable IN until the boat touches the bow stop.
Secure boat to trailer with tie-downs once the boat is fully
loaded.
Do not use the winch to solely hold the weight of the boat
while in transit. Always secure the boat to the trailer with
tie-down straps before towing the boat and trailer.
6.
Make sure clutch knob and boat-to-trailer straps are tight
and secure.
MANUAL CRANKING
You may manually crank the winch to retrieve a boat.
1.
Remove the crank handle from the housing.
2.
Remove the outer wing nut, loosen the clutch knob, and
place the hand crank on the shaft. Tighten wing nut against
crank handle (leave the clutch knob loosened).
3.
Turn crank handle clockwise to retrieve boat.
4.
After using the emergency hand crank, remove it and
replace in rear of housing.
5.
Replace wing nut and tighten.
