Superwinch S9000 - 4,082 kgs/12V (1916, 1918) User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing an S9000 winch from Superwinch. It has been designed and
manufactured to provide years of trouble-free operation. We hope you will be pleased
with its performance. If you are not, for any reason, please contact our Customer Service
Department: (860) 928-7787 USA; (1822) 614101 England.
When requesting information or ordering replacement parts; always give the following
information:
1. Winch Part Number (1916, 1918)
2. Serial Number (found on drum support casting)
3. Part Number (found in Replacement Parts List section)
4. Part Description
Please read and understand this Owner’s Manual prior to installing and using your winch.
Pay particular attention to the General Safety Information. Your winch is a very powerful
machine. If used unsafely or improperly, there is a possibility that property damage or
personal injury can result. We have included several features in this winch to minimize
this possibility; however, your safety ultimately depends on your caution when using this
product.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations with the following headings:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. This notation is also used
to alert against unsafe practices.
The following symbols on the product and in the Owner's manual are used:
Note: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation procedures
of your winch.
Correct installation of your winch is a requirement for proper operation. If you intend
to install your winch on the front end of your vehicle use the mounting (fitting) kit
which has been designed and manufactured by Superwinch to accommodate your winch
and fit your vehicle.
Please Note: The Superwinch model S9000 winch is designed primarily for front mount
vehicle use and for other intermittent duty general use. This winch is not designed to be
used in hoisting applications and Superwinch does not warrant it to be suitable for such
use. Please contact our Customer Service Department for further information. Note the
electrical requirements of the S9000 winch you have purchased:
Part No. 1916 12-volt DC system Only
Part No. 1918 24-volt DC system Only
Congratulations on your choice!
Description
Quantity
Winch assembly with wire rope
1
1/4-20 hex socket head cap screws
4
3/8-16 square nuts
4
3/8 flat washers
4
3/8 lock washers
4
3/8-16 hex head cap screw
4
Hand saver
1
7" Wire Ties
6
Clevis hook
1
Remote pendant assembly
1
Long lead wire assembly (color coded black)
1
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Electric Motor – 4.2 peak hp
(3.1 kw) 12 Volt Series Wound
or 3.5 peak hp (2.6 kw) 24 Volt
Series Wound.
Braking – A one way drag brake
will hold a 4,500 lb. (2041 kg) load
on the first wrap.
Drum – Fabricated steel running
in copolymer maintenance free
bearings.
Freespool Clutch – Operated by
an easy action lever which disen-
gages the gearbox to allow the
wire rope to be pulled out without
using electric power. A spring-
loaded drag mechanism reduces
backlash and snarling when pulling
out the wire rope.
Remote Switch – 15' (4.5m) hand
held pendant switch assembly.
Mounting – Optional custom engi-
neered mounting kits are available
for vehicle frame attachment.
F E A T U R E S
This carton contains the following items. Please unpack carefully.
Read instructions before beginning.
U N P A C K I N G
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Grade**
10% (6º)
20% (11º)
30% (17º)
60% (31º)
100% (45º)
Lbs.
kg
45,225
20 514
30,600
13 880
23,500
10 659
15,000
6804
11,575
5250
* Ratings assume a 10% coefficient of friction.
** A 10% grade is a rise of one foot in ten feeet. Slope in approximate degrees is also shown.
ROLLING LOAD CAPACITIES*
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
DANGER
!
Read Owner's
Manual
Always Use
Handsaver
Keep clear of winch,
wire rope and hook
while operating
Never use winch
to lift or move
people
Never use
winch to hold
loads in place
Superwinch is not responsible for printing errors inadvertently made in the production of this manual.