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• Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels
• Pull out the winch rope the desired length and connect to an anchor point.
• Disengaging 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:
•
To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab to the “FREESPOOL” position. Rope
could be free spooled off the drum.
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To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab into the “ENGAGED” position.
The winch is now ready for pulling.
• Recheck all cable rigging before proceeding.
• Plug in the winch hand control. It is recommended that the winching operation takes place
from the driver’s position to ensure safe operation.
• To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, select neutral in transmission,
maintain engine speed at idle.
• Operate the hand control or the wireless remote control until the vehicle has been retrieved.
• Regularly check the winch to ensure rope is winding onto the drum evenly.
• Always use a winch cable blanket to minimise rope recoil.
NOTE:
• Never winch with your vehicle in gear or in park, which would damage your vehicle’s
transmission.
• 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.
• Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewellery clear of the drum area and rope when winching.
• Never use the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
• 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 brake, it can suddenly whip back towards
the winch, causing a hazard for anyone in the area. Always stand well to the side while
winching.
• Don’t leave the switch plugged in when winch is not in use.
CHECK THE WINCH CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING!
5. OPERATING
MAINTENANCE
It is highly recommended that the winch be used regularly (once a month). Simply power the rope
out 15m, free spool 5m and then power back in. This helps keep all components in good working
condition so that the winch can be relied on when needed. Contact your authorized outlet for
technical assistance and repairs.
