WINCH MANUAL
WINCH ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
4
NOTICE
The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the
winch to minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the
winch. If the winch is used for a considerable time with the engine
switched off the battery may be drained and too weak to restart the
engine. If this happens stop winching immediately, jump start the
vehicle and charge the battery up again.
NOTICE
Get to know your winch before you need to use it. We recommend
that you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging
techniques; the sounds your winch makes under various loads and the
way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
INSPECT the wire rope and equipment before each use. A
frayed or damaged rope must be replaced immediately. Use
only manufacturer’s identical replacement rope with the exact
specifications. (Ropes are not covered by any warranty offered)
INSPECT the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are
tight before each operation.
NOTICE
Store the remote control lead inside your vehicle or in a safe place.
Never connect the winch cable back to itself. This will cause cable to
damage. Always use a pulley, snatch block, sling or chain of suitable
strength as shown in the illustrations.
NOTICE
Any winch that appears to be faulty, damaged, worn, or operates
abnormally MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED,
REPLACED OR OVERHAULED. It is recommended that the necessary
repairs ARE made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility ONLY.
NOTICE
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
– Only accessories, attachments and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer shall be used.
WINCH ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
Red B
Black Battery -
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control
Optional
1. Your winch is designed with a bolt pattern that is standard in
this class of winch. Many winch mounting kits are available that
utilize this bolt pattern for the most popular vehicle and mounting
channels. If you cannot find a kit locally, contact us and we will
provide you with the name of a dealer near you. If you utilize the
mounting channel, you must ensure that it is mounted on a flat
surface so that the three major sections (motor, drum and gear
housing) are properly aligned. Proper alignment of the winch will
allow even distribution of the full rated load and reduce the chance
of damaging winch or equipment. Poor installation contributes to
approx 90% equipment or winch damage.
2. Start by connecting the Roller Fairlead to the Mounting Channel
using 2 each of the Cap Bolt M10 X 35, Flat Washer, Lock Washer
and securing with M10 Nut (Make sure the bolt is placed through the
mounting channel and roller fairlead from inside the channel. This
will allow enough clearance for the winch to be placed in the channel
without obstruction.)
3. Assemble the winch to the (optional) Mounting Channel by first
pulling and releasing the clutch knob to “Out” position (Free
Spooling). Pull out a few inches of cable from the drum and feed the
wire loop through the opening in the front of the mounting channel
and roller fairlead. Now, using the remaining M10 x 35 Cap Bolts, Flat
Washer, Lock Washer, and M10 Nut secure the winch to the mounting
channel.
4. Connect the battery and motor leads as the drawing above.
Remember every type of winch is different.
5. Connect the winch motor as detailed below:
