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ManualsBrandsStrongArm Manuals1,000 - 2,900 Lb. Capacity WinchesDutton-Lainson 12 Volt DC Powered Electric Winch — 2,200-Lb. Capacity, Galvanized Aircraft Cable

secured on the trailer, it is advisable to relieve the

tension on the winch cable to avoid damage to the

winch and trailer due to high shock loads encoun-

tered when traveling.

5. Always disconnect the switch when the winching

operation is complete. Never leave the switch con-

nected to the winch when not in use.

1. The clutch lever provides a means for releasing a

load without power while maintaining control of the

speed and provides for free wheeling so that cable

can be removed from the winch by hand. The clutch

lever is spring loaded so that it returns to the

engaged position when released. The lever will,

however, remain in the free wheeling position if

rotated completely forward to free wheel.

2. In order to release a load without power, rotate the

clutch lever slowly and carefully forward toward

“Free Wheel.” When the load begins to move, it can

be controlled by the clutch lever. Careful, slow

movement of the lever will provide smooth control of

the load.

WARNING: ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF

THE LOAD. ALLOWING EXCESS SPEED COULD

RESULT IN WINCH DAMAGE AND SEVERE PER-

SONAL INJURY.

3. Remember that the gear train and brake mechanism

are completely disengaged in the “Free Wheel” posi-

tion and in order to power the winch or hold a load

in position, the lever must be allowed to return to the

“Engaged Gears” position.

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the clutch lever

completely to the “Engaged Gears” position manual-

ly. The spring tension built into the winch provides

adequate force on the clutch lever.

CAUTION: Never force clutch lever in either

direction.

1. An emergency crank handle is provided for use in

the event of a power failure. Remove the electrical

power from the winch.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH ELEC-

TRICALLY WITH THE EMERGENCY HANDLE IN

POSITION.

2. Remove the plastic plug from the side of the winch

housing and insert the handle so that it completely

engages with the drive shaft. The handle can be

cranked in either direction with the clutch in the

engaged position. To make cranking easier, the

clutch can be placed in the free wheel position while

holding onto the emergency handle.

WARNING: IF THE CLUTCH IS PLACED IN FREE

WHEEL FOR HAND CRANKING, BE SURE TO

MAINTAIN A FIRM GRIP ON THE HANDLE AT

ALL TIMES.

Because the emergency crank handle for models

SA9000 and SA12000 attaches to the clutch side of the

winch, it is equipped with a spring operated clip which

will be depressed by the clutch handle in the free wheel

position when cranking in a clockwise direction to

retrieve the cable. This clip is a safety feature and will re-

engage the clutch mechanism in the event that the oper-

ator loses control of the handle with a load on the winch.

(See FIG. 4)

WARNING: EVEN WITH THIS SAFETY FEATURE

THE HANDLE WILL STILL SPIN VIOLENTLY ONE

OR TWO TURNS BEFORE RE-ENGAGING THE

CLUTCH TO STOP THE WINCH. DO NOT LOSE

CONTROL.

3. Always remove the handle from the winch after use

and replace the plastic plug.

For long life and trouble-free operation your winch

should periodically be inspected for any required main-

tenance. This should be done at least once annually and

more frequently in adverse conditions such as salt water

areas or areas of extreme dust and dirt.

1. Carefully inspect the winch cable for any kinks, frays

or abnormal stiffness and replace at the first sign of

this kind of damage. Periodic lubrication with a light

oil will improve the life of the cable. In order to

replace the winch cable, it is necessary to remove

the clutch handle, by removing the two clutch han-

dle screws, and the four cover mounting bolts. Be

sure that the power is disconnected from the hous-

ing and lift the housing off of the winch by

gently stretching it open near the lower front corner.

Rotate the winch reel so that you have access to the

rope clamp. Remove the old cable and replace it

with a new cable of the same size. Be sure that the

cable passes under both sides of the rope clamp

and that the clamp is tightened securely.

NOTE: CABLE IS WOUND OVER THE TOP OF

THE DRUM ON MODELS SA5000 AND SA7000

AND UNDER THE DRUM ON MODELS SA9000

AND SA12000. SEE ATTACHMENT METHOD

BELOW (FIG. 5).

CABLE ATTACHMENT METHODS

Model SA5000/7000 Model SA9000/12000

FIG. 5

FIG. 4

Emergency Handle

Illustration

CLUTCH OPERATION

WINCH MAINTENANCE

AUXILIARY HANDLE