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Installation Instructions
XRC 3.0 3,000lb Winch
Part # 97203
D. Attach the hand saver hook strap to the clevis hook.
E. Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point using the hand saver strap.
F. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point sling, chain or snatch block. Do not attach the
hook back onto the wire rope.
G. Engage the clutch.
H. Connect the remote control to the winch.
I. Start your engine to ensure power is being replenished to the battery.
J. Power in the wire rope guiding the wire under tension to draw up the slack in the wire. Once
the wire is under tension stand well clear. Never step over the cable.
K. Double check your anchors and make sure all connections are secure.
L. Inspect the wire rope. Make sure there are at least 5 wraps of wire rope around the winch
drum.
M. Drape a blanket or jacket over the wire rope approximately 5 to 6 feet from the hook. Open
the hood for added protection id applicable.
N. Clear the area. Make sure all spectators are well back and that no one is directly in front or
behind the vehicle or anchor point.
O. Begin winching. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the drum.
The vehicle that is being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the winding
process. Avoid shock loads; keep the wire rope under tension.
P. The vehicle to be winched should be place in neutral and the emergency brake released.
Only release the brake pedal when under full tension. Avoid shock loads to the winch. This
can damage the winch, rope and vehicle.
Q. The winch is meant for intermittent use. Under full load with a single ling rig do not power in
for more that a minute without letting the motor cool down for a few minutes and the resume
winching operation.
R. The winching operation is complete once the vehicle is on stable ground and is able to drive
under its own power.
S. Secure the vehicle. Be sure to set the brake and place the vehicle park.
T. Release the tension on the wire rope. The winch is not meant to hold the vehicle for long
periods of time.
U. Disconnect the wire rope from the anchor.
V. Rewind the wire rope. Make sure that any wire already on the drum has spooled tightly and
neatly. If not, draw out the wire and re-spool from the point where the rope is tight.
W. Keep your hands clear of the winch drum and fairlead as the wire rope is being drawn in.
X. Secure the hook and hook strap.
Y. Disconnect the remote control and store in clean, dry and secure place.
Z. Clean and inspect the connection and mounting hardware for next needed operation.
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