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Step 7 - The solenoids will not
function if the switch frame is
mounted to a surface that is not
grounded to the battery supplying
the winch. If the winch is mounted
to a nongrounded surface, connect
a 6 gauge wire from the solenoid
mounting bracket to the 6 gauge
wire returning to the battery
negative.
SWITCH OPERATION
The handheld switch activates the
solenoids located behind the winch
motor and controls forward and
reverse operation of the winch.
The plug on the end of the switch
cord is keyed to fit into the socket
on the winch cover only one way.
The metal cover on the socket
catches the plug and keeps it from
pulling out.
The trigger on the switch controls
the motor either "on" or "off" and
returns to the "off" position when
released (Figure 12A). The slide
button on the back of the switch
determines the direction of motor
rotation for "Cable In" or "Cable
Out" operations (Figure 12B). The
slide is fitted with an interlock so
that the motor cannot be reversed
if the trigger is depressed. To
change direction, release the
trigger, move the slide button, and
depress the trigger again. To avoid
damage to your winch motor,
always allow the motor to stop
before changing direction.
Figure 12
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FREEWHEEL CLUTCH (X3F ONLY)
To disengage the clutch for
freewheeling the wire rope out, pull
the knob at the wire rope end of the
winch straight out and rotate the knob
90 degrees (1/4 turn). The wire rope
can now be pulled out by hand (Figure
13).
To engage the clutch, turn the clutch
knob until the square key drops into
the slot on the inner drum shaft
(Figure 14). Activate the control switch
until the key drops into the outer
drum shaft. Check that the key if fully
engaged before applying a load to the
wire rope.
Figure 13
Figure 14
M A I N T E N A N C E
Periodically check tightness of the
mounting bolts and electrical
connections. Remove any dirt or
corrosion that may have
accumulated on the electrical
connection.
LUBRICATION
Your new winch has lifetime
lubrication. There will be some
grease leaking out of the winch,
especially during the first few
operations. This is normal and it is
not necessary to grease or oil any
part of the winch at any time.
WIRE ROPE
A part of your winch that will
require periodic attention and
eventual replacement is the wire
rope. Inspect the wire rope for wear
frequently. If fraying exists, replace
the wire rope at once. Your winch
uses 7/32" diameter galvanized
aircraft type 7 x 9 wire rope that is
50 feet long (5,600 lb. breaking
strength). Always replace the wire
rope with Superwinch replacement
wire rope, P/N 1514.
TIPS F0R EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR WINCH
1. KEEP A TIGHTLY AND EVENLY
WOUND WIRE ROPE DRUM. Do
not allow the wire rope to
become loosely wound. A loosely-
wound drum allows a wire rope
under load to work its way down
into the layers of wire rope on
the drum. When this happens,
the wire rope may become
wedged within the body of the
windings, damaging the wire
keep the wire rope tight
ly and evenly wound on the drum
at all times. During winching, peri
odically check to see that the wire
rope is winding on evenly. A good
practice is to rewind the wire rope
under tension after each use. One
way to do this is to attach the hook
to a stationary object at the top of
a small hill or incline and winch
your vehicle up the incline.
2. DO NOT ALLOW MOTOR TO
OVERHEAT. Remember, the
winch is only for intermittent
use. During long or heavy pulls
the motor will get hot. The
internal parts will be hotter than
the case. To check the motor
temperature, stop winching and
carefully touch the motor. If the
motor is uncomfortably warm,
allow the motor to cool before
continuing. Keep the engine
running to recharge the battery
during this break.
3. USE A PULLEY BLOCK FOR
HEAVY LOADS. To maximize
winch and wire rope life, use a
pulley block, P/N 1503, to
double-line heavier loads.
4. The pull required to start a load
moving is often much greater
than the pull required to keep it
moving. AVOID FREQUENT
STOPPING AND STARTING
DURING A PULL.
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