7
WINCH MOUNTING
You must make sure that your winch is securely mounted in
order for it to function properly and to insure safe operation. The
mount must be flat to insure proper alignment between the
gearbox side, the drum, and the clutch.
A rule of thumb to use when selecting capscrews to mount the
winch is to use the same size and number of capscrews to
fasten the winch to its mount as we use to fasten the gearbox
and end bracket to the winch frames. Winches must never be
fastened directly to the frame of a truck; mounting brackets as
shown below should be used.
All capscrews used to mount the winch should be Grade 8 or
better and should be carefully tightened to the proper torque
value for their size. All moving parts used to drive mechanical
winches should be secure and guards used, if they are in
accessible locations. If the winch being mounted is hydraulically
driven, make sure the system is clean and that all components
function properly, especially the relief valve.
Model No.
of
Capscrews
Size
Capscrews
506W
707W
1200W
1500W
(USE MOUNTING HOLES PROVIDED IN BASE OF WINCH)
3541RL 10
3/4"
RN45P 8
7/8"
RN60P 8
7/8"
RN80P 8
7/8"
RN100P 8
1
1/8"
RN130P 8
1
1/8"
