Portable Winch PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH PCW5000 User Manual

Portable Winch Co.
PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
PCW5000
USER MANUAL
Model: PCW5000
Maximum pulling capacity (single line): 1136 kg (2500 lb)

Portable Winch PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH PCW5000 Specifications

General

Model	PCW5000
Type	Portable Capstan Winch
Rope Capacity	Unlimited
Engine	Honda GXH50
Gear Box Ratio	110:1
Weight	16 kg (35 lbs)
Power Source	Gasoline
Maximum Rope Speed	12 m/min (40 ft/min)
Capstan Diameter	57 mm / 2-1/4''
Recommended Rope	Double-braid polyester
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.77 liter
Maximum Pulling Force	2200 kg (4850 lbs)

Summary

1.0 Safety guidelines

1.1 Safety messages

1.3 Safety information

General Safety Precautions & Icon Meanings

2.0 Before first use

2.2 Engine Preparation and Checks

Covers engine oil, gas, start-up, capstan drum, and spark arrestor setup for initial use.

2.2.3 Engine start-up

3.0 Winch usage

3.1 Rope Guidelines

Covers rope selection, usage, maintenance, and warnings against unsuitable rope types.

3.2 Attaching the Load

3.2.1 Recommended knots

3.2.2 Recommended hooks

3.3 Winch anchor

3.3.1 Using a polyester sling

3.3.2 Using the Hitch Plate

3.3.3 Using the Receiver Hitch winch anchor

3.3.4 Using the Tree/Pole Mount

3.5 Rope installation

Rope Installation Best Practices

3.6 Pulling a load

3.6.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum

3.6.2 Winching Operations

Covers positioning, keeping winch level, monitoring drum, and handling rope slips or stalls.

3.6.2.2 To "rock" the load

3.6.2.4 Load Maintenance

3.6.2.6 Tension Management at Start-up

3.6.3 Stopping the winch

4.0 Maintenance