Winch Operation; Operating - Trailfx ATV Manual Del Propietário

Winch Operation

Suggestion
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make a few test runs before you
actually need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember you can hear your winch as well as
see it operate. Recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load
jerking or shifting. Soon you will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use will become
second nature to you.

Operating

1. Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels.
2. Pull out the rope to the desired length and connect to an anchor point. The winch clutch allows
rapid uncoiling of the rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The shifter tab located on the
gear housing of the winch operates the clutch as follows:
a) To disengage the clutch, rotate the clutch shifter tab into the "FREESPOOL" position.
Rope may now be free spooled off the drum.
b) To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab into the "ENGAGED" position. The
winch is now ready for pulling.
3. Recheck all rope rigging before proceeding.
4. Plug in the winch remote control or use the handlebar mini rocker switch. It is recommended
that the winching operation takes place from the driver's position to ensure safe operation.
5. To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, place transmission in neutral, maintain
engine speed at idle.
6. Operate the handlebar mini rocker switch / remote control switch to IN or OUT until the vehicle has
been retrieved. Regularly check the winch to ensure rope is winding onto the drum evenly.
7. TrailFX ATV/UTV Winches are designed for intermittent use only. DC powered motor installed on
these winches can operate continuously under load for less than a minute and should be cooled
down for several minutes before operating again.
8. Longer runs will make the motor load heavier, causing the motor to create excessive heat, lower
speed and increase risk of potential winch failure. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to
touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes, before winching again.
1. Never winch with your vehicle in gear. This could damage your vehicle's transmission.
2. Never wrap the rope around the object and hook onto the rope itself. This can cause damage to
the object being pulled, and kink or fray the rope.
3. Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewelry clear of the drum area and rope when winching.
4. Never use the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
5. Never allow anyone to stand near the rope or in line with the rope behind the winch while it is
under power. If the rope should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch,
causing a hazard for anyone in the area. Always stand safely to the side while winding.
6. Do not leave the remote control plugged in when not in use.
EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITION, NEVER OPERATE WINCH FOR MORE THAN 2 TO
3 MINUTES CONTINUOUSLY! LONG DURATION PULLS MAY CREATE EXCESSIVE HEAT
ON THE MOTOR, CAUSING WINCH FAILURE & VOID WARRANTY!
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