1. Be sure that the mounting surface is of sufficient
strength to support a load well in excess of the rated
winch capacity.
2. Fasten the winch to the trailer winch stand (or other
mounting surface) with three 1/2" bolts, nuts, wash-
ers and lock washers. Be sure that the winch is posi-
tioned so that the cable does not rub the front open-
ing of the winch.
3. For double line use, install an eyehook on the winch
stand close to the base of the winch for fastening the
stationary cable hook.(see Fig. 1) Be sure the eye-
hook is of sufficient strength to withstand loads in
excess of the single line rating of the winch.
4. Your winch is equipped with keyhole slots in the base
for use with quick mounting shoulder studs, if desir-
able. (See FIG. 2&3) If you wish to use quick mount
studs, they should be mounted securely into the
winch stand. after positioning the winch on the studs,
a 3/8" bolt should be placed in one of the other holes
available to keep the winch securely in position.
With the clutch in the engaged gears position, you
may power the winch in either the “in” or “out” direction.
1. To operate the unit, simply press the switch “in” for
loading and “out” for unloading.
2. allowing the switch to return to the oFF position will
automatically stop the winch and lock the load in
position.
NoTE: It is normal for smoke to be produced during
the initial power down use.
Warning: because the Winch is not
eQuipped With circuit breaKer overload
protection, particular care should be
taKen not to create an overload. paY
attention to the sound of the Winch and
the load being pulled. MaKe certain that
the cable tension does not rise sudden-
lY because of a bind in the load.
caution: the electric motor is designed for
intermittent service only. extended use without
cooling off periods will cause overheating result-
ing in motor damage. Maximum recommended
continuous run time is three minutes.
3. It is recommended that whenever the winch is not
being used that it be unplugged from the power sup-
ply. The bridge is subject to damage caused by elec-
trical storms or voltage surges if the winch is left
plugged in when not in use.
1. The clutch lever provides a means for releasing a
load without power while maintaining control of the
speed and provides for free wheeling so that cable
can be removed from the winch by hand. The clutch
lever is spring loaded so that it returns to the engaged
position when released. The lever will, however,
remain in the free wheeling position if rotated com-
pletely forward to free wheel.
2. In order to release a load without power, rotate the
clutch lever slowly and carefully forward toward “Free
Wheel.” When the load begins to move, it can be con-
trolled by the clutch lever. Careful, slow movement of
the lever will provide smooth control of the load.
Warning: alWaYs Maintain control of
the load. alloWing eXcess speed could
result in Winch daMage and severe per-
sonal inJurY.
3. Remember that the gear train and brake mechanism
are completely disengaged in the “Free Wheel” posi-
tion and in order to power the winch or hold a load in
position, the lever must be allowed to return to the
“Engaged Gears” position.
NoTE: It is not necessary to turn the clutch lever com-
pletely to the “Engaged Gears” position manually. The
spring tension built into the winch provides adequate
force on the clutch lever.
caution: never force clutch lever in either direction.
Mounting instructions
loading and unloading
under poWer
BaSE HoLE PaTTERN
(Sa5000aC & Sa7000aC)
BaSE HoLE PaTTERN
(Sa9000aC & Sa12000aC)
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
clutch operation
3
original instructions
