Installation – Superwinch LT3000 ATV – 1,360 kgs/12V User Manual

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20. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH

POWER LEADS TO BATTERY
BEFORE WORKING IN OR
AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so
that the winch cannot be turned
on accidentally.

21. When moving a load, slowly

take up the wire rope slack until
it becomes taut. Stop, recheck
all winching connections. Be
sure the hook is properly seated.
If a nylon sling is used, check the
attachment to the load.

22. When using your winch to move

a load, place the vehicle trans-
mission in neutral, set vehicle
brake, and chock all wheels.

23. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO

HOLD LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of
securing loads such
as tie down straps.

24. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED

SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS
AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components
may cause injury or property
damage and could void your
warranty.

25. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD

ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such
alterations may weaken the
structural integrity of the winch
and could void your warranty.

26. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO

EITHER 110V AC HOUSE CUR-
RENT OR 220V MAINS AS WINCH
BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK
MAY OCCUR.

27. Never allow shock loads to be

applied to winch or wire rope.

28. Use caution when pulling or

lowering a load up and down a
ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the
path of the load.

Correct installation of your winch is
required for proper operation.

wire rope, the clutch knob may not
pull out easily. DO NOT FORCE THE
CLUTCH KNOB. Release tension on
the clutch by jogging out some of
the wire rope.
Release the clutch and pull out the
wire rope and secure to anchor or
load. Check that there are at least
five (5) turns of wire rope left on
the drum. Re-engage the drum by
returning the clutch knob to the,
“Engaged” position. (See Figure 10).

Use the supplied hardware and
brackets to mount the handlebar
switch. Mount the solenoid close
to the battery, in the storage box,
under the seat or frame.

The location

of the switch
MUST not interfere with safe
operation of the vehicle.
Wiring MUST NOT come in
contact with any moving
parts or sharp edges, such
as engine, suspension, brakes,
exhaust, or steering.

WARNING

Route the Red wire from
the handlebar switch to
the ignition switch and
connect to the wire
that is powered
when ignition
is in the ON
position ONLY.
Route the two
wires from the
solenoid to the motor Figure 8. Route
the two wires from the solenoid to
the battery. Attach the circuit breaker
to the end of the red wire. Wrap the
circuit breaker with electrical tape to
prevent accidental short circuits.

Apply several layers of electrical tape
where wiring may come into contact
with sharp metal parts of the vehicle
to prevent insulation abrasion or cut-
ting.

Attach the short circuit breaker wire to
the battery positive terminal and reat-
tach the terminal to the battery. Con-
nect the remaining black solenoid wire
to the battery negative terminal and
connect the terminal to the battery.

STEP (4)
Turn the clutch knob to, Disengaged
“Free” position as shown in Figure 10.
Pull several feet of wire rope off the
drum. Return the clutch knob back to
the, “Engaged” position. Activate the

Turn the clutch knob to the, Disen-
gaged “Free” position as shown in
Figure 10. If there is a load on the

winch in Cable Out momentarily to
check drum rotation direction. If the
drum rotates in the wrong direc-
tion, recheck your wiring.

FREESPOOL OPERATION

INSTALLATION

WARNING

weaker than ISO grade 8.8

Do not substitute

any strength grade

Step (1)
Disconnect the vehicle battery leads
from the battery.
Step (2)
Secure winch (Figure) to mounting
plate or structural support using the
M8 x 1.25 x 30mm mount bolts, flat
washers, and lock washers provided.
Typical mount is to a flat secure
surface capable of handling the
required loads.
Step (3)
Remove bottom roller from the roller
fairlead. Turn the freespool knob to
disengage and pull a few inches of
wire rope from the drum. Pass the
wire end under the remaining roller,
and then replace the bottom roller.
Next secure the roller fairlead
( Figure 7) to the mounting roller
plate or structural support using the
M8 x 1.25 x 20mm bolts, flat washers,
and lock washers provided.

WARNING

Be sure that both
the mounting plate
and winch hardware have been prop-
erly tightened.

CAUTION

No part of the vehicle
(skid plates, wiring,
auxiliary lights, tires, ect.) should
impede the operation of your Super-
winch®. When mounting, check all
vehicle and winch parts for free ope-
ration. Be sure that the winch
mounting location does not significantly
reduce ground clearance.

WARNING

This winch MUST be

mounted with the

wire rope in the underwind direction.
Improper mounting could damage
your winch and void your warranty.

Figure 7