Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 User Manual
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2.2.3 Engine start-up
Refer to the Honda engine user manual for
start-up instructions.
FIRST USE: LET THE ENGINE RUN FIVE (5)
MINUTES AT IDLE BEFORE FIRST PULL.
The engine on-off switch is located on the
winch housing, to the left of the handle (figure
1 to the right).
Make sure to pull on the recoil starter in the
axis of the rope outlet (figure 1 below). If you
pull vertically (figure 2 below) the friction of the rope on the plastic cover might damage the rope
and the cover.
2.2.4 Capstan drum
Your Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM
is equipped with the 57 mm (2-1/4") diameter
capstan drum and the 117 mm (4-
5/8’’) diameter safety lip.
If you wish to change the drum for the 85 mm (3-3/8") drum (sold separately), you will also need
to purchase and install the 127 mm (5’’) diameter safety lip. To do so, follow these simple steps:
The tools required to change the drum are:
A 4 mm (5/32") hex wrench (included with your winch).
An 11 mm (7/16") wrench or adjustable wrench (not included).
1) Figure 1: Remove the two bolts holding
the rope guide and then, remove the
rope guide;