Product Manual

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 Select a winch line with breaking strength at least 1-1 ⁄2 times the winch rating and a hook 1-1 ⁄2
times stronger than the line.
 CABLE REPLACEMENT: Use extreme care when replacing cable, it is secured under tension by
the cable clamp, and may spring back forcefully.
a. Place pawl in reel out position. Reel the old cable all the way out by turning handle
counterclockwise.
b. Loosen the nut and remove the old cable from underneath the cable clamp.
c. Remove the old cable.
d. Route new cable end over bushing and through the hole to the outside of the drum.
e. Install the cable under the cable clamp.
f. Tighten the nut securely.
g. Place pawl in reel in position, then reel the new cable onto drum by turning the handle clockwise,
being careful not to allow kinking.
h. Test winch for proper operation.
 If nylon strap is used, it should have a loop sewn in one end and be attached using a 3 /8" x 3" or
1 /4" x 2-3/4" long bolt and locknut. Use a locknut, not a nut, and lock the washer. Insert bolt
through slots in both reel side plates so that nut is on gear side.
 Tighten only until snug with bolt in bottom of slot next to reel hub.