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WINCH ASSEMBLY
WARNING! BEFORE OPERATING WINCH, BE
SURE THAT WINCH IS SECURELY INSTALLED TO
THE AUGER AND THAT THE CABLES ARE TIED
TO THE WINCH AND GRAVITY BOX. BE SURE TO
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MANUAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
PROVIDED WITH THE WINCH. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AUGER
OR SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
NOTE: Refer to proper assembly instructions for your
gravity box before installing winch.
1. Check that all cables and winch are securely
installed and not damaged in any way.
2. Tie cable to winch by following instructions (refer
to Fig. 3-12 and Fig. 3-13).
NOTE: Start cable between spool plate.
1. Thread cable from inside winch, out through hole
“A”.
2. Continue through hole “B” and hole “C” as
shown.
3. Finally thread back under cable between hole “A”
and “B”. Tighten.
4. When operating the winch, note the following
guidelines:
• never walk under auger while it is
suspended
• never leave auger unattended while it is
suspended
• test winch each time by lifting auger a
few inches out of transport bracket
before complete raising
• never winch auger up or down while it is
loaded
• be sure that cable is not kinked or
unaligned on winch drum
• always take safety precautions
FIG. 3-12
FIG. 3-13