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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The responsibility for safe operation with this winch ultimately rests with you,
the operator. Read and understand all safety precautions and operating instructions
before installing and operating the winch. Careless winch operation can result in seri-
ous injury and/or property damage.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations with the following headings:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This notation
is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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Read Owner's
Manual
Always Use
Handsaver
Keep clear of winch,
rope and hook
while operating
Never use winch
to lift or move
people
Never use
winch to hold
loads in place
Note
: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation procedures of
your winch.
Correct installation of your winch is a requirement for proper operation.
Please Note:
Winch is designed primarily for intermittent applications. This winch is not
designed to be used in industrial or hoisting applications and Superwinch does not
warrant it to be suitable for such use. Superwinch manufactures a separate line of
winches for industrial/ commercial use. Please contact Customer Service Department
for further information.
Congratulations on you choice!
MOUNTING YOUR WINCH
SUPERWINCH RECOMMENDS THE USE OF A MOUNT KIT FOR SECURE MOUNTING TO
YOUR VEHICLE. ATV Winch mounting kits are available from your Superwinch dealer
for nearly all ATV applications. For information on available kits, contact your
Superwinch product dealer, or go to
www.superwinch.com
for the most current list
of kits.
If you choose not to purchase a mounting kit, your Superwinch needs to be attached
to a secure and flat mounting location. Note that your winch may not be able to be
operated safely without some equipment included in the kit. If you choose not to
purchase a mounting kit, contact Superwinch for recommended accessories and the
name of a dealer near you.
This winch must be mounted with the rope in the under wound
direction ( Fig. 1 ) Improper mounting could damage your winch
For winch capacities, a complete parts list and an exploded diagram of your specific
Superwinch, refer to the Technical Data Sheet included in this package.
For instructions on safe winch operation and tips for prolonging the life of your winch,
refer to the User’s Guide included in this package.
The following symbols on the product and in the Owners manual are used:
MOUNTING KITS
Detailed mounting instructions for your specific vehicle are provided with each
mounting kit. Read and follow directions carefully.
CAUTION
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and void your warranty.
Fig. 1
Note:
It is possible and not uncommon or discouraged to mount your Superwinch in
attitudes other than those shown in this installation manual. While mounting attitude
is at your discretion, always remember that your winch is to operated with the rope
in an under wound orientation on the rope drum ( Fig. 1 ) Your winch is designed to
ROPE IN and ROPE OUT in one direction. Do not attempt to reverse the operation of
your winch.
Overwind
Underwind
Do not mount winch inverted, (base upward) or put the
winch mounting hardware in direct tension condition. In all
installations, the unit must be mounted so that the rope feeds through the hawse
or roller fairlead on the front of the winch and does not rub across housings.
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CAUTION
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