TrailFX Reflex WR08B, Owner'S Manual

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Winch Operation
Suggestion
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make a few test runs before you
actually need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember you can hear your winch as well as you
can see it operate. Get to recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused
by load jerking or shifting. Soon you will gain confi dence in operating your winch and its use will
become second nature to you.
Operating
1. Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels.
2. Pull out the rope to the desired length and connect to an anchor point.
The winch clutch allows rapid uncoiling of the rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point.
The shifter tab located on the gear housing of the winch operates the clutch as follows:
a) To disengage the clutch, lift the clutch shifter tab, Rope may now be free spooled off the drum.
b) To engage the clutch, Lower the clutch shifter tab, The winch is now ready for pulling.
3. Recheck all rope rigging before proceeding.
4. Plug in the winch remote control. It is recommended that the winching operation takes place
from the driver’s position to ensure safe operation.
5. To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, select neutral in transmission, maintain
engine speed at idle.
6. Operate the remote control switch to IN or OUT until the vehicle has been retrieved. Regularly
check the winch to ensure rope is winding onto the drum evenly.
1. Never winch with your vehicle in gear which would damage your vehicle’s transmission.
2. Never wrap the rope around the object and hook onto the rope itself. This can cause damage to
the object being pulled, and kink or fray the rope.
3. Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewelry clear of the drum area and rope when winching.
4. Never use the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
5. Never allow anyone to stand near the rope or in line with the rope behind the winch while it is
under power. If the rope should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch,
causing a hazard for anyone in the area. Always stand safely to the side while winding.
6. Do not leave the remote control plugged in when not in use.
CHECK THE WINCH CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING!
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