Clutch Operation - Bulldog HW Serie Manuel D'instructions

2.4 Clutch Operation

WARNING
NEVER engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
To prevent damage, ALWAYS fully engage or fully disengage the clutch lever.
The clutch lever, located on the winch housing opposite the motor, controls the clutch position. When
the clutch is engaged, the gear train is coupled to the winch drum and power can be transferred from
the winch motor.
CAUTION
NEVER engage the clutch while the drum is rotating.
2.4.1 drum drag Bolt
The drag is set by the factory. In time, the drag may need adjusting. Adjust the drag to control free-
wheeling of the winch drum. To maintain a tight drum (resists drum rotation) turn the nylon bolt by
quarter turn increments. The drum should be tight enough to resist rotation and loose enough to allow
cable to be freewheeled off of the drum for use. Tighten the jam nut to 6 ft./lbs.
2.4.2 disengage Clutch for
free-Spooling
Lift the clutch T-handle up and turn it at 90°
counter-clockwise rotation to the "Disengaged"
position, rope can now free-spool off the drum.
Figure 8.
2.4.3 engage Clutch for Winching
To engage, lift the clutch T-handle up and turn it
90° clockwise to the "Engaged" position. Never
engage the clutch while the drum is rotating.
Figure 9.
CEQUENT
Operation Instructions
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Figure 8 - Disengage Clutch
Disengaged
Figure 9 - Engage Clutch
To engage,
lift and turn
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