Champion Power Equipment 14551 - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
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Operation
General Tips for Safe
Operation
Your 40252 winch is rated at 4,500 lbs.
capacity in first layer (max) when spooling
the first rope layer on the drum. Overloads
can damage the winch, motor and/or wire
rope. For loads over 2,000 lbs. we
recommend the use of the pulley
block/snatch block to double the wire rope
line. The will aid in two ways:
a) reduce the number or rope layers on the
drum, as well as,
b) reduce the load on the wire rope by as
much as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the vehicle,
attach to the tow hook, frame or other load
bearing part.
The vehicle engine should be kept running
during operation of the winch to minimize
battery drain and maximize power and
speed of the winch. If the winch is used for a
considerable time with the engine off the
battery may be drained and too weak to
restart the engine.
Get to know your winch before you actually
need to use it. We recommend that you set
up a few test runs to familiarize yourself
with rigging techniques, the sounds your
winch makes under various loads, the way
the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire rope and equipment before
each use. A frayed or damaged rope shall be
replaced immediately. Use only
manufacturer’s identical replacement rope
with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to
ensure that all bolts are tight before each
operation.
Store the remote control inside your vehicle
in a place that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in
any way, is found to be worn, or operates
abnormally MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. It is
recommended that the necessary repairs be
made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified
by the vehicle manufacturer.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied
by the manufacturer are to be used.
Self Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong
tree trunk or boulder. Always use a sling as
an anchor point.
Your winch is equipped with a roller fairlead
to help guide the wire rope and to reduce
binding on short side pulls.
Do not winch from an acute angle as the
wire rope will pile up on one side of the
drum causing damage to wire rope and the
winch.
Short pulls from an angle can be used to
straighten the vehicle. Long pulls should be
done with the wire rope at a 90° angle to the
winch/vehicle.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket
or jacket over the wire rope five or six feet
from the hook.
In the event of a broken cable it will dampen
the snap back. For additional protection
open the hood of the vehicle.
For pulls over 2,000lbs., we recommend the
use of the snatch block/pulley block to
double line the wire rope.
This reduces the load on the winch and the
strain on the rope by approximately 50%