Installing

Installing Winch

1. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Install L-bracket (A) onto bumper bracket (B) with three M8x20 hex flanged bolts (C) and M8 locknuts.

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3. Install winch assembly (D) onto bumper bracket with two M8x25 carriage bolts (E) and M8 locknuts in rear of bracket (F). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

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4. To secure front side of winch assembly, install one spacer (G) on each side of front bumper channel (H).

5. Secure both front sides with M8x60 carriage bolts (I) and M8 locknuts (J).

6. Tighten two rear M8 locknuts onto M8x25 carriage bolts.

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7. Connect the winch quick disconnect harness (K) to the front or rear mount harness as applicable.

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8. Connect the remote control to socket (L) in glove box.

Inspect and Test System

1. Check wiring to all components is correct and secure.

2. Make sure there are no exposed wires or terminals.

3. Make sure solenoid is mounted securely.

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4. Rotate clutch knob (A) counter-clockwise completely to engage clutch. (See label on clutch cover.)

5. Connect the winch quick disconnect harness to the front or rear mount wiring harness as applicable.

6. Turn vehicle key switch to run position.

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7. Push top (B) of toggle switch on the remote control. Make sure winch cable spools off drum.

8. Push bottom (C) of toggle switch on the remote control. Make sure winch cable spools in.

9. Turn key switch to stop position.

10. Disconnect the winch quick disconnect harness from the front or rear mount harness as applicable.

11. Install dust cover onto front or rear mount harness connector to keep it clean.

12. Install seat base panel and seats.

13. Install transaxle shift lever knob and differential lock lever knob.

14. Remove hook strap from hook. Store hook strap in a secure location.

Stretch Winch Cable (New Cable Only)

1. Center vehicle approximately 15 m (50 ft) from a minimum 227 kg (500 lb) load. Do not exceed winch load capacity.

2. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

3. Connect the winch quick disconnect harness to the front or rear mount harness as applicable.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Winch cable can cause serious injury to hands. Wear gloves when handling winch cable. Always use hook strap when spooling. Do not let winch cable slide through hands even when wearing gloves. Never winch with fewer than five wraps of cable around winch drum. Cable could break free from drum causing dangerous backlash. Always inspect and carefully rewind winch cable after use. Never step or stand over the winch cable. Never hook back onto winch cable

4. Spool out entire length of winch cable, leaving five wraps on the drum. Move vehicle closer to load if necessary.

5. Chock all wheels.

6. Prepare the rigging for a single line pull.

7. Start the vehicle.

8. Place transaxle shift lever in neutral position.

9. Place differential lock lever in unlocked position.

10. Make sure park brake is locked.

11. Leave engine run to avoid draining battery.

12. Spool in the load to stretch the winch cable and create a tight wrap on the drum. Stop winching when hook is 1.2 m (4 ft) from roller fairlead.

13. Spool out enough slack to disconnect hook.

14. Install hook strap to hook and spool in all winch cable.

15. Turn key switch to stop position.

16. Disconnect the winch quick disconnect harness from the front or rear mount harness as applicable.

17. Install dust cover onto front or rear mount harness connector to keep it clean.

18. Store hook strap in a secure location.