Winch Operation; Operating - Rotfuchs EWR13000-2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

NOTE:
1. Your battery must be kept in good condition.
2. Be sure battery cables are not drawn taught across any surfaces, which could possibly dam-
age them.
3. Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance or may cause a short.
4. Clean all connections especially in remote control switch and receptacle.
5. In salty environments use a silicone sealer to protect from corrosion.
6. Index the heads of the plate studs into the keyhole slots on the back of the winch.
7. Attach the winch/Adaptor Plate assembly to your trailer hitch, by Inserting the trailer hitch ball
through the shaped hole in the Adaptor Plate.
7. Winch operation
7.1 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
you can see it operate. Get to 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.
7.2

Operating:

1. Ensure the vehicle is secure by applying the parking brake or chocking the wheels
2. Pull out the winch cable the desired length and connect to an anchor point. The winch clutch
allows rapid uncoiling of the cable for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The shifter tab
located on the gear housing of the winch operates the clutch as follows:
• To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab to the "OUr position. Cable may not be free
spooled off the drum.
• To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab into the "IN" position. The winch is now ready
for pulling.
3. Recheck all cable rigging before proceeding.
4. Plug in the winch hand control. 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, select neutral in transmission, maintain
engine speed at idle.
6. Operate the remote control switch to IN or OUT until the vehicle has been retrieved. Regularly
check the winch to ensure cable is winding onto the drum evenly.
Note:
1. Never winch with your vehicle in gear or in park, which would damage your vehicle's transmis-
sion.
2. Never wrap the cable around the object and hook onto the cable itself. This can cause damage
to the object being pulled, and kink or fray the cable.
3. Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewellery clear of the drum area and cable when winching.
4. Hever use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
5. Never allow anyone to stand near the cable, or in line with the cable behind the winch while it
is under power. If the cable should slip or brake, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch,
causing a hazzard for anyone in the area. Always stand well to the side while winding.
6. Don't leave the switch plugged in when winch is not in use.
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