Specifications

Never use the winch handle as a handle for pulling or maneuvering the en-
tire trailer or other equipment. Never pull on the winch handle against a locked
ratchet.
Never exceed the rated capacity of the winch. Excessive loads may cause pre-
mature failure and result in serious injury.
Never apply a load on the winch with the strap fully extended. Keep at least
two full turns of the strap that’s on the reel.
Inspect the condition of the
winch strap. Using a damaged
or worn winch strap may result
in serious injury or damage.
It is not recommended to use
the winch as the sole method
for loading the boat onto the
trailer. However, it is a satis-
factory assistant in the event
of engine power loss.
Check the winch straps fre-
quently. e strength in these
can deteriorate from exposure
to weather, ozone and ultravio-
let light. If a strap becomes frayed or worn, replace it immediately with a new one.
A heavy grease should be applied to the gears to provide a free-running drive
and to minimize the effort you have to expend to crank the boat onto the trailer.
e winch is intended solely as an aid to loading the boat on the trailer. It is
not intended or adequate to be the sole means of holding the boat in place while
trailering. Proper tie-downs fore and aft must be used.
Warnings
at Tongue
Read and adhere to all warn-
ing labels, especially those that
appear on the pivot tongue.
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