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Guidance on winch load limits and safe operating practices to prevent damage.
General safety rules and precautions for operating the winch safely.
Recommendations and considerations for physically mounting the winch onto a vehicle.
Instructions and warnings for connecting the winch's electrical components safely.
Procedure for evaluating and replacing a potentially defective winch contactor or solenoid.
Process for evaluating and replacing a potentially defective winch unit.
Guidelines for warranty claims and evaluation for Amsteel-Blue synthetic cables.
Details about upgrading to Amsteel-Blue synthetic cable and its benefits.
Information regarding the patented Amsteel-Blue synthetic cable, its properties, and availability.
Instructions on how to engage and disengage the winch's freewheel clutch for operation.
Guidance on winch load limits and safe operating practices to prevent damage.
General safety rules and precautions for operating the winch safely.
Recommendations and considerations for physically mounting the winch onto a vehicle.
Instructions and warnings for connecting the winch's electrical components safely.
Procedure for evaluating and replacing a potentially defective winch contactor or solenoid.
Process for evaluating and replacing a potentially defective winch unit.
Guidelines for warranty claims and evaluation for Amsteel-Blue synthetic cables.
Details about upgrading to Amsteel-Blue synthetic cable and its benefits.
Information regarding the patented Amsteel-Blue synthetic cable, its properties, and availability.
Instructions on how to engage and disengage the winch's freewheel clutch for operation.
The document is an Installation and Operations Manual for the VIPER ATV/UTV Winch Series, covering the VIPER Classic, VIPER Max, and VIPER Elite models. It provides detailed information on the winches' features, replacement parts, safety precautions, installation instructions, operation, troubleshooting, and warranty.
The VIPER ATV/UTV Winch Series is designed for pulling loads in off-road and utility vehicle applications. These winches are electrical devices equipped with a permanent magnet motor, designed for intermittent duty winching. They are primarily used for self-recovery and moving loads, not for hoisting overhead or lifting people. The winches are built to withstand extreme conditions, provided they are regularly cleaned, inspected, and serviced.
The manual outlines replacement parts for several models, including EX3000/EX3500/EX4000/EX4500/EX5000/SE4000/SE4500/SE5000, MX3500/MX4000/MX4500/MX5000, and MX2000/MX2500/MX3000/VX2000/VX2500/VX3000/VX3500/VX4000.
Key components and their part numbers include:
Winch Series Comparison:
| Feature | Classic Series | Max Series | Elite Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winch Warranty | 6 months | 1 year | 2 years |
| Electrical Components Warranty | 6 months | 1 year | 1 year |
| Waterproof | Fully Sealed | Fully Sealed | Fully Sealed |
| Mini Rocker Switch | Included | Included | Included |
| Cabled Remote Switch | Extra Charge | Included | Extra Charge |
| Wireless Remote Switch | Extra Charge | Extra Charge | Included |
| Dashboard Mounted Switch | Extra Charge | Extra Charge | Extra Charge |
| 50' Steel Cable | Included | Included | N/A |
| Amsteel Blue Synthetic Cable* | Extra Charge | Extra Charge | Included |
| 4T Snatch Block | Extra Charge | Included | Included |
| Winch Cover | Extra Charge | Included | Included |
| Rubber Line Stopper | Extra Charge | Included | Included |
| Upgraded Contactor | Extra Charge | Included | Included |
| Rubber Terminal Boots | Extra Charge | Included | Included |
| Elite Greasing System | N/A | N/A | Included |
*Max & Classic winches can be upgraded to either 3/16" or 1/4" diameter synthetic cable. **Dashboard mounted switches are included with UTV style winches (wide spool). Steel cable is not included on winches with synthetic cable. The Elite winches come standard with 1½" diameter cable.
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