Notes:
Never operate the winch when your vehicle is in gear or when it is on “Park.” This could dam-
age the vehicle transmission.
Never put the rope around the object to be pulled and do not attach the hook to the rope. Oth -
erwise, the object to be pulled could be damaged and the rope could kink or fray.
Keep hands, clothing, hair, and jewellery away from the drum and rope being pulled in.
Never operate the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked or otherwise damaged.
Do not allow anyone to stand near the rope or in line with the rope behind the winch while it is
in operation. A rope that slips or breaks can suddenly kick back behind the winch and seri-
ously injure someone standing there. Always stand at a sufficient distance on the side of the
winch.
Pull the switch out when the winch is not in use.
Warning!
Check the winch carefully before using it!
Maintenance
We strongly recommend regular maintenance of the winch (once a month). Unwind the rope 15 m, pull
out another 5 m of rope, then let the rope rewind. Thus, the components remain operational and the
winch works reliably when it is really needed. Contact a specialist who can help you with technical
questions and repairs.
Troubleshooting chart
Problem
Possible cause
Recommended solution
Motor does not start
Safety switch set to Off
Set safety switch to On.
Control switch not properly con-
nected
Insert the control switch firmly
into the connection.
Loose battery cable
Tighten the nuts of the cable
connections.
Malfunction on the magnetic
switch
Set the magnetic switch to a free
contact, direct 12/24 V to the coil
connection; clicks audibly when
triggered.
Defective control switch
Replace control switch.
Defective motor
Check for voltage at the arma-
ture terminal while pressing the
switch; replace motor if voltage
is present.
Water in the motor
Drain water, let motor dry; start
briefly again and again until the
motor is completely dry.
The engine gets too hot.
Operation too long
Let the winch cool down regu-
larly.
Motor runs slowly or not the
usual speed.
The battery is running low.
Recharge battery.
Insufficient amperage or voltage. Clean, tighten or replace con-
nection.
Motor is running, yet cable drum
not.
Clutch not engaged
Set clutch to “IN”; if that does not
help, call a technician to check
and repair it.
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