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Keep winch in good working order. Damaged or severely-worn parts create unnecessary dangers
and could result in personal injury or property damage.
Always lock up product and keep out of children.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Daily before operating
Inspect periodically all parts, steel cable, accessories and
replace them if damaged or used. Have damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service center. Check the nuts
periodically and tighten them if they are loose, any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
After the first 20 operating hours
Wipe external surfaces of the winch with clean cloth.
Follow the instructions for lubricating periodically.
Lubricate the cable and hook regularly with slight grease.
Grease the gears every 6 months. Use any good quality
waterproof grease.
Troubleshooting
⚠
WARNING
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected
before further use.
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Cannot crank or
it’s
difficult
Overloaded
Change to a heavier winch
Gear deviation
Overused
Change the winch
Gear worn
Ratchet does not
work
Ratchet worn
Change the winch
Cable worn
Overused
Change the cable
Strap worn
Overused
Change the strap
