SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The responsibility for safe operation of this winch ultimately rests with you, the
operator. Read and understand all safety precautions and operating instructions
before installing and operating the winch. Careless winch operation can result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations with the following headings:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
DANGER
!
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
WARNING
!
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
CAUTION
!
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This
notation is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
Note: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation
procedures of your winch.
The following symbols on the product and in the Owner's manual are used:
Read Owner's
Always Use
Keep clear of winch,
Manual
Handsaver
wire rope and hook
while operating
Correct installation of your winch is a requirement for proper operation.
Please Note: This winch designed primarily for intermittent applications.
This winch is not designed to be used in industrial or hoisting applications
and Superwinch does not warrant it to be suitable for such use. Superwinch
manufactures a separate line of winches for industrial/commercial use.
Please contact our Customer Service Department for further information.
Congratulations on your choice!
Never use winch
Never use
to lift or move
winch to hold
people
loads in place
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MOUNTING YOUR WINCH
MOUNTING KITS
SUPERWINCH RECOMMENDS THE USE OF A MOUNT KIT FOR SECURE
MOUNTING TO YOUR VEHICLE. ATV Winch mounting kits are available
from your Superwinch dealer for nearly all ATV applications. For information
on available kits, contact your Superwinch product dealer, or go to
www.superwinch.com for the most current list of kits.
If you choose not to purchase a mounting kit, your Superwinch needs to be
attached to a secure and flat mounting location. Note that your winch may
not be able to be operated safely without some equipment included in the
kit. If you choose not to purchase a mounting kit, contact Superwinch for
recommended accessories and the name of a dealer near you.
Detailed mounting instructions for your specific vehicle are provided with each
mounting kit. Read and follow directions carefully.
This winch must be mounted with the wire rope in the
CAUTION
!
underwound direction (Figure 1). Improper mounting
could damage your winch and void your warranty.
Figure 1
Underwind
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Note: It is possible and not uncommon or discouraged to mount your
Superwinch in attitudes other than those shown in this installation manual.
While mounting attitude is at your discretion, always remember that your
winch is to be operated with the wire rope in an underwound orientation on
the wire rope drum (Figure 1). Your winch is designed to ROPE IN and ROPE
OUT in one direction. Do not attempt to reverse the operation of your winch.
For winch capacities, a complete parts list and an exploded diagram of your
specific Superwinch, refer to the Technical Data Sheet included in this package.
For instructions on safe winch operation and tips for prolonging the life of your
winch, refer to the User's Guide included in this package.
Overwind
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