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Do not use a recovery strap while winching. They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip
back towards the operator during a winching operation.
The winch is designed to be attached to a mounting plate or structure capable of supporting the
load that is intended to pull (lift). Mounting location and hardware must support your winch and
load.
For maximum strength and safety, this winch should be mou
nted with three 3 ⁄8" or M10 bolts,
washers, and lock washers (not included, sold separately). The bolt should attach the winch to the
mounting structure utilizing the outside rear holes or slots. The third bolt should be inserted
through the winch frame and mounting structure in a manner to utilize the foremost remaining
frame slot (hole).
Select a winch line with breaking strength at least 1-
1 ⁄2 times the winch rating and a hook 1-1 ⁄2
times stronger than the line.
CABLE REPLACEMENT: Use extreme care when replacing cable, it is secured under tension by
the cable clamp, and may spring back forcefully.
a. Put pawl in reel out position. Reel the old cable all the way out by turning handle counterclockwise.
b. Loosen the nut and remove the old cable from underneath the cable clamp.
c. Remove the old cable.
d. Route new cable end over bushing and through the hole to the outside of the drum.
e. Install the cable under the cable clamp.
f.
Tighten the nut securely.
g. Put pawl in reel in position, then reel the new cable onto drum by turning the handle clockwise,
being careful not to allow kinking.
h. Test winch for proper operation.
