Step 1 - Mount the Winch
WARNING
Always choose a mounting location that is
suffi ciently strong enough to withstand the maximum pulling
capacity of your winch.
WARNING
Never use bolts that are too long.
WARNING
Always spool the winch rope onto the drum
in the direction speci ed 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
Always wind the winch rope on the bottom
(mount side) of the drum.
Choose a mounting location that is sufficiently
strong enough to withstand the loads you intend
to winch. Only the mounting orientations shown
are possible for safe winching operation. All
others are improper and inappropriate.
The use of recommended bolt and lock washer
combinations torqued to recommended levels
will prevent vibration during operation. The
mounting details indicate the proper torque
levels.
Remember the winch rope must always spool
onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation
decal.
Refer to the following diagrams for proper
mounting orientation.
Mounting Bolt Pattern:
Smooth and at, thickness = 5/16" (8 mm)
Standard: 10" x 4.5", 254 mm x 114.3 mm
Plate Thickness
Bolt Length
5/16" (8 mm)
1.5" (40 mm)
3/8" (10 mm)
1.5" (40 mm)
1/2" (13 mm)
1.75" (45 mm)
MOUNTING
Mounting with Hawse Fairlead:
Item Qty
Description
A
4
7/16" (11.1 mm) lockwasher
B
2
7/16-14 X 1 1/2" long, grade 5 bolt
Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm)
C
4
7/16-14 X 1 3/4" long, grade 5 bolt
Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm)
D
6
7/16" (11.1 mm) atwasher
A
B
C
Mounting with Roller Fairlead:
Item Qty
Description
A
4
7/16" (11.1 mm) lockwasher
B
4
7/16-14 X 1 1/2" long, grade 5 bolt
Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm)
C
2
7/16-14 X 1 3/4" long, grade 5 bolt
Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm)
D
6
7/16" (11.1 mm) atwasher
A
B
Control Pack Installation
For M12 and M15 models, mount the control
pack using bracket included in kit. Follow
installation instructions found in your mounting
system kit.
For 16.5ti model, mount the control pack using
the slots in the control pack cover.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Step 2 - Install the Wiring
WARNING
place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as
directed by the installation instructions.
WARNING
electrical re:
Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
Never route electrical cables near parts that get
hot.
Never route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
Avoid pinch and wear/abrasion points when
installing all electrical cables.
D
WARNING
and electrical terminals.
NOTICE A fully charged battery and good connections are
essential to the proper operation of your winch. The minimum
requirement for a 12 volt DC battery is 650 Cold Cranking Amps.
Route battery connection cables in areas which
will not cause them to chafe or cut through the
insulation causing a potential short circuit.
The winch power wire must be routed to the
battery. A direct battery connection of the power
(red) and ground (black) cable is required. WARNING!
Do not connect ground to vehicle chassis.
Routing the battery cables may require removal
of vehicle facia or body parts.
Electrical Diagrams:
D
C
To prevent serious injury or death. Always
allows the cables to be secured with zip ties.
serious injury or death.
To prevent serious injury or death from
areas that get too hot to touch with your hand and
any moving parts.
1. Plan the routing path.
2. Loosely secure power cables along path.
3. Confirm power cables are protected from sharp
4. Carefully inspect electrical cable routing. Is
Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring
5. Attach battery cables, red (positive) cable
proper operation.
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Always route battery cables along a path that
Loose or unsecured power cables can cause
WARNING
Always protect power cables from sharp edges,
edges, heat and moving parts. Consider chassis
flex and vibration which might damage cable.
it neat and tidy? Zip tie and secure electrical
cables. Zip ties should be snug, but not cutting
into wire insulation. Use electrical tape, pieces
of rubber hose or electrical conduit to protect
electrical cables and wire harness where
needed to avoid electrical cable insulation wear
or abrasion.
FIRST, black (negative) second. Install boots
as appropriate to protect connections. Torque
battery terminal fasteners as directed by vehicle
service manual.
Upon completion of installation, check winch for
Pin #
Color
1
Brown
2
White
3
Black
4
Green
5
6
Red