Use and Care Manual

GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION

 The winch and its all-derivative types are rated at rated capacity when spooling

the first rope layer on the drum. Overloading can damage the winch/motor/ or

wire rope. For loads over 70% of rated line pull, we recommend the use of the

pulley block/snatch block to double the wire rope line. This will aid in two ways:

It will reduce the number of rope layers on the drum and reduce the load on the

wire rope by as much as 50%. When doubling the line back to the vehicle,

attach it to the frame or other load bearing part.

 The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the winch to

minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the winch. If the

winch is used for a considerable amount of time with the engine off, the battery

may be drained and too weak to restart the engine.

 Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it. We recommend that

you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques, the

sounds your winch makes under various loads, the way the cable spools on the

drum, etc.

 Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or damaged

rope must be replaced immediately. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement

rope with the exact specifications.

 Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight.

 Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage. Always

use a snatch block, sling or chain of suitable strength.

 Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a safe place.

 Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be worn, or

operates abnormally shall be removed from service.

 Pull only on parts of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

 Only attachments / adapters supplied by the manufacturer should be used.

 Before operating your winch, please test-run your winch in both directions.

Ensure the drum turns completely two or three times and also ensure the winch

is well-balanced and fully secure. Check that the clutch is engaged after testing

to avoid unintended free spooling.