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interrupts the power to the motor. This
prevents overheating and potential motor
damage. At 50% of pulling capacity, the
remote indicator turns yellow. At 75%
of pulling capacity, the remote indicator
turns orange. At 90% of pulling capacity
the remote indicator turns red. When the
pulling capacity is exceeded the load limiter
will cause the remote indicator to fl ash red
and the AXON motor to stop. When this
occurs, release the load by spooling out.
Once the load limiter has tripped, the winch
cannot be spooled in until the load limiter
is reset by spooling out. Do not attempt
to apply the same load if the load limiter
has tripped, as this can damage the winch.
If the load limiter fails to reset contact an
authorized service center.
If the load limiter continues to trip, perform
the following actions:
1.
Reduce the weight of the load.
2.
Increase the distance of the anchor
point. The maximum pulling capacity
occurs from the fi rst layer of winch
rope on the drum. By increasing the
distance between the winch and the
anchor point, it decreases the layers
of winch rope on the drum, therefore
increasing the pulling power.
STRETCHING WINCH ROPE
WARNING
Always prestretch rope and respool under
load before use.
WARNING
Always inspect winch rope, hook, and
slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or
damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately.
Damaged components must be replaced before
operation. Protect parts from damage.
Stretching (tensioning) the winch rope
is critical to ensure a long product life.
Tensioning the winch rope will prevent outer
layers of winch rope from pinching and
deforming the inner layers.
During its first use, a new winch rope must
be spooled onto its drum under a load of at
least 500 lbs. (226 kgs).
Use the following instructions to properly
stretch the winch rope onto the winch drum.
WARNING
Always wear heavy gloves when handling
winch rope.
1. Choose a
FLAT AND LEVEL
location that is
large enough to run out almost the entire
length of winch rope.
2. Disengage clutch.
WARNING
Always keep hands clear of winch
rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and when spooling in or out.
3. Grasp hook strap and spool out the winch
rope to the last 5 wraps on the drum.
4. Be sure to check that the winch rope is
winding off of the bottom of the drum or
the automatic load holding brake will not
function properly.
NOTE: If the winch rope
is winding off the top of the drum, you have
powered the winch “out” instead of “in”. Be
sure you are powering in.
WARNING
Always wind the winch rope on
bottom (mountside) of drum.
NOTICE For proper function of the winch
brake, the winch rope must be spooled onto the drum in
the specifi ed direction. *See drum rotation label located
on winch.
5. Once the winch rope is spooled out,
engage clutch.
WARNING
Always ensure hook latch is
closed.
WARNING
Always apply load only to the center of
hook.
WARNING
Never apply load to hook tip or use hook
that is bent or twisted.
6. Attach the hook end of the rope to a
suitable anchor point.
WARNING
Always remove any obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
WARNING
Never wrap winch rope back
onto itself. Use a chain or strap on the anchor.
WARNING
Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will not slip.
7. Return to your vehicle.
8. Back the vehicle away from the anchor
point until there is very little slack in the
winch rope.
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9. Set the parking brake, place the vehicle in
gear or park and turn the vehicle off.
WARNING
Always stand clear of winch rope and
load and keep others away while winching.
10. Exit vehicle.
WARNING! Never exit the vehicle
with a load on the winch rope.
While standing
approximately 8 ft. (2.44 m) away from the
winch, power-in the winch until all of the
slack is wound onto the winch drum.
WARNING
Never touch winch rope or hook while
someone else is at the control switch, when winch rope
is under load or during winching operation.
WARNING
Never let winch rope slip through your
hands.
11. With gloves on, hold tension on the winch
rope with one hand, carefully push the
winch rope to the side of the drum the
winch rope is attached to so there are no
gaps between each coil on the drum.
12. The following steps should be done using
two people for proper safety. If you attempt
to tension your winch rope alone be sure
to always set the parking brake, place the
transmission in gear or park and turn the
vehicle off every time you exit the vehicle
to inspect the winch rope.
NOTICE Use care to
evenly wrap each layer to prevent damage to the rope.
WARNING
Never use remote when vehicle is not in
line of sight of operator.
13. The driver of the vehicle should operate the
winch.
14. Instruct your assistant to stand to the side
of the vehicle and away from the winch
rope.
NOTE: Your assistant should signal
you if the winch rope is winding correctly or
incorrectly by watching it move across the
fairlead as the winch rope is powered in.
15. Start the vehicle and place the transmission
in neutral. Then release the parking brake
while applying moderate brake pedal
pressure.
16. Power-in the winch rope to start winching in.
17. After winching in for approximately 6 ft.
(2m), stop winching.
18. Slowly let up off of the brake pedal and
then apply the parking brake. This will
ensure that there is no load on the winch
rope.
19. Place the transmission in park or in gear
and turn the vehicle off.
20 Exit the vehicle and inspect the winch to
make sure that the winch rope is being
evenly wound onto the winch drum and
not sinking into the lower layer. If the winch
rope is sinking, power-out the winch rope
by pushing the power-out button on the
remote control and repeat this step from
the beginning with more brake pedal
pressure.
21. When you are convinced the winch rope
is winding onto the winch drum properly,
repeat steps until the vehicle is within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the winch anchor. Once within 6 ft.
(2 m), slowly let up off of the brake pedal
and then apply the parking brake. This will
ensure that there is no load on the winch
rope. Then place the transmission in park or
in gear and turn the vehicle off.
22. Exit the vehicle. Disconnect the hook from
the anchor.
23. While holding onto the supplied hook
strap, hold tension on the winch rope and
slowly power-in the winch by “pulsing” the
power-in button on your remote control
until the hook is within 3 ft. (1 m) of the
fairlead.
24. Stop winching in and attach the hook to a
suitable storage point on the vehicle.
25. Once the hook is suitably attached to the
vehicle, power-in the remaining slack in
the winch rope by “pulsing” the power-in
button on your remote control until there is
minimal slack in the winch rope.
NOTICE Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This
could cause damage to the fairlead.
RIGGING
For complete rigging fundamentals, Read
the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, found
online at:
www.warn.com.
