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WINCH OPERATION
Suggestions
The best way to become acquainted with how your winch operates is to make a few test
runs before you actually need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember you can hear
your winch as well as see it operating. Get to recognise the sound of a light steady pull, a
heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting.
Operating
1. Ensure the vehicle is secured by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels.
2. Pull out a desirable length of winch cable/rope and connect to an anchor point. Warning!
You must leave at least five (5) wraps minimum on the drum.
Operate the clutch as follows:
a) To disengage the clutch, move the clutch lever to the “Disengaged” position. Cable/rope
can be pulled off the drum by hand.
b) To engage the clutch, move the clutch lever to the “Engaged” position. The winch is now
ready for pulling.
WARNING!
The clutch must be engaged fully for pulling. If not engaged correctly damage
may occur.
3. Re
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check all cable rigging before proceeding.
4. Plug in the winch hand held remote switch. It’s recommended that the winching operation
takes place from the driver’s position to ensure safe operation.
5. To commence the recovery, start the vehicle engine, select neutral in transmission,
maintain engine speed at idle.
6. Operate the handheld remote switch to IN or OUT to retrieve the vehicle. Regularly check
the winch to ensure cable is winding onto the drum evenly.
Note: Due to the high amperage draw during winching, continuous high load winching should
be avoided. Winching for 30-60 seconds (depending on load) should be followed by a 5-10
minute period of cool down. It is recommended the operator monitors the winch motor
temperature to avoid overheating and damage.
WARNING!
ALWAYS USE A WINCH DAMPER
A safe distance must be kept during winch operation for your safety.
Never winch your vehicle in gear or in park as this will damage your vehicle’s transmission.
Never wrap the cable around the anchor or hook it back onto the cable/rope.
