FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING
Installing the Winch rope WARNING Always spool the winch rope onto the drum in the direction specified by the drum rotation labels on the winch and/or in the documentation. This is required for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function properly. WARNING Never exceed winch or winch rope capacity listed on product data sheet. Double line using a snatch block to reduce winch load. NOTICE Always raise tensioner when installing rope. The winch rope may be spooled on the winch drum in either direction. Always follow the guidelines for pull direction listed under the section “Mounting Configurations”. 1 Insert pry bar between roller tensioner and drum.
Mounting Bolt Patterns
4. Release roller tensioner.
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5 Insert the end of the winch rope into the anchor hole in the drum flange. NOTE: A small piece of tape around the end of the winch rope will make installation much easier. The winch rope must extend to the other end of the hole. Set Screws
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8x . 70 Mounting Hole
Pin Holes
Pin Holes
12.00 (18.00)
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6 Torque the set screws to 12-15 lb-ft (16-20 N-m). Do not overtighten as this may cause the screw threads to be damaged. Ensure both (2) set screws secure the winch rope. Ensure both (2) set screws do not protrude from the drum flange. 7. With end of rope securely installed, carefully wind the rope evenly onto the drum. Keep the rope under tension at all times. WARNING Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum. 8. Once five wraps has been spooled onto the drum, use a pry bar to lift roller tensioner and remove the 1/4” pin. Carefully lower the tensioner.
2. Lift roller tensioner until pin holes are aligned.
BOLT PATTERN - SERIES XL FOOT MOUNTING STANDARD DRUM (LONG DRUM)
4x . 70 Mounting Hole
3. Insert a 1/4” pin into the pinholes.
12.00 (18.00)
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BOLT PATTERN - SERIES XL SIDE MOUNTING STANDARD DRUM (LONG DRUM)
9. Always operate winch with a minimum of 5 wraps of wire rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum.
WARN INDUSTRIES 12
WARN INDUSTRIES 9
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