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For normal self-recovery work, your vehicle’s existing electrical system is adequate. A fully
charged battery and proper connections are essential. Run the vehicle engine during winching
operations to keep battery charged.
Pay attention to proper electrical connections.
a. Long red cable (length: 1,8 m, diameter: 10 mm²), one terminal to the bottom terminal of the
motor (+) and the other terminal to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
b. Long black cable (length: 1,8 m, diameter: 10 mm²), one terminal to the bottom terminal of
the motor (-) and the other terminal to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
Note:
1. Make sure that battery cables are not caught to any surface, which could damage them.
2. Make sure battery cables are not touching any hot surfaces or getting caught.
3. Clean all connections.
Check you winch before use:
1. Your battery must be kept in good condition.
2. Be sure battery cables are not drawn across any surfaces, which could possibly damage
them. Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance or may cause a short.
3. Clean all connections.
4. Use a silicone sealer to protect from corrosion in marine environments.
OPERATING YOUR WINCH
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for
future reference.
1. The uneven spooling of cable while pulling a load is not a problem unless there is a cable pile up
on one end of the drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor
point further to the center of the vehicle. After the job is done you can un-spool and rewind for a
neat lay of the cable.
2. Never connect the hook back to the cable; this causes cable damage. Always use a sling or chain
of suitable strength.
3. Observe your winch while in operation, if possible while standing at a safe distance. Stop the
winching process every meter or so to assure the cable is not piling up in one corner. Jamming the
cable can break your winch.
4. Do not attach tow hooks to the winch mounting apparatus. They must be attached to vehicle
frame.
5. The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the winch
capacity and a halving of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct line pull to the
center of the rollers. When double loading during stationary winching, the winch hook should be
attached to the vehicle frame.
6. Ensure rated “D” or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protector
to provide a safe anchor point.
7. When extending winch cable, ensure that at least FIVE (5) wraps of cable remain on drum at all
times. Failure to do so could result in the cable detaching from the drum under load, causing serious
personal injury or property damage.