MOUNTING Mounting Configurations
FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
First Time Operating Instructions In this section, we’ll show you the first time operating instructions for effective basic winching. For complete winch operation and techniques read the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques found online at http://www.warn Clutch Operation: WARNING Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving. When the clutch is engaged, the gear train is coupled to the winch drum and power can be transferred from the winch motor. When the clutch is disengaged the drum is in the freespool position and the gear train and winch rope drum are uncoupled allowing the drum to rotate freely. The clutch lever, located on the winch housing opposite the motor, controls the clutch position. To prevent damage, always fully engage or fully disengage the clutch lever. Spooling Out WARNING Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum, as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load. WARNING Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation, and when spooling in or out. System Check Once you have performed a system check, you are ready to confirm winch function. • Recheck mounting hardware for loose bolts, etc. • Be sure all hydraulic system components and connections are correct • Be sure all connections are tight and secure • Check motor rotation: The drum should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the motor end when hydraulic fluid is supplied to Port A of the motor. • To ensure maximum hydraulic motor life, the winch should be operated for one hour at no more than 30% of rated load before application of full load.
WARNING Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch rope. Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest way to spool out winch rope. Before freespooling winch rope out from the winch, power out enough rope to remove any tension the winch rope might be under. Disengage the clutch. Then freespool by manually spooling out enough winch rope for the winching operation. See The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques for more information. WARNING Always use hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installation or operation to avoid injury to hands and fingers. Some models may be equipped with a drum retarder to prevent unintended drum rotation during freespool operation. The drum retarder contains a user-adjustable drag setting which improves the spooling of the winch rope and helps maintain the rope’s integrity and life span. Drum Retarder Operation: Set the adjusting screw to provide adequate resistance to the drum rotation during free spooling. Once the desired resistance is reached, cinch down the Jam nut to lock the placement of the adjusting screw.
This section illustrates the recommended mounting configurations for the Series XL winch. This section does not include every possible mounting configuration, but illustrates the correct methods for mounting the winch. Foot Down Mounting Position: DO NOT wind the rope from the top of the drum. DO NOT position the load direction away from the mounting surface.
Foot Down Mounting Position: DO wind the rope from the bottom of the drum.
Jam Nut
Foot Forward Mounting Position: DO wind the rope from the top or bottom of the drum towards the direction of the mounting surface.
Drum Support
Adjusting Screw
Side Mount: DO wind the rope from the top of the drum.
Spooling In Under Load WARNING Never exceed winch’s rated line pull. Power-in the winch rope evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer winch wraps from sinking into the inner wraps, binding, and damaging the winch rope. Avoid shock loads when spooling, by pulsing the control switch to take up winch rope slack. Shock loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and rope ratings.
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