Product Manual
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Winch working demonstration:
1. Disengage the clutch by turning the clutch to the “CLUTCH OUT” position.
2. Grab the cable assembly and pull the cable to the desired length, then attach to
item being pulled.
Caution: Always leave at least five turns of cable on the drum; Review Winch Safety
Warnings and Precautions on page 2、3 before continuing.
3. Reengage the clutch by turning the clutch assembly to the “CLUTCH IN” position
as needed.
4. Insert the switch assembly connector onto the directional valve
5. Test-run winch in both directions. Turn the winch in each direction for about one or
two seconds meantime make the clutch totally engaged automatically.
6. While standing aside of the tow path, hold and operate the switch assembly
supplied by your choice. Wait until the motor stops before reversing directions.
7. When the towing is finished, remove the switch assembly from the female
connector of the directional valve and replace the female connector cover.
MaintenanceseWINCH ACCESSORIES YOU WILL NEED
NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR WINCH
Gloves – For handling the wire rope and hook strap.
Anchor Strap/Chain – Tree saver anchor straps are made of high quality nylon with
high tensile strengths up to 15000lbs.
Heavy Blanket – place on the cable to absorb energy should the wire rope break.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Self-Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
Always use a sling as an anchor point.
CAUTION Do not attach
the clevis hook back onto the cable as this could cause damage to
the cable.As shown in Fig 3.1
Fig 3.1