0 before first use – Portable Winch Gas-powered portable capstan winch PCW3000 User Manual
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DO NOT TOUCH THE CAPSTAN DRUM IMMEDIATELY AFTER
OPERATION AS IT WILL GET HOT AND BURN BARE SKIN.
2.0 Before first use
2.1 Upon receiving the winch
Inspect the box to detect any apparent damage. If there is damage or missing parts, inform the
carrier immediately.
2.2 Is the engine ready to work?
2.2.1 Engine oil
Fill the Honda engine with 10 centiliters of SAE 10W-30 API SJ oil. For special usage or
conditions such as extreme weather, refer to the Honda engine user manual. Check the oil level
on a horizontal surface. The oil level should be up to the edge of the opening.
2.2.2 Gas (petrol)
Fill the gas (petrol) tank with UNLEADED PETROL. Do not use oil/gas (petrol) mixture; your
Portable Capstan Winch
TM
is equipped with a 4-stroke engine. Refer to the Honda engine user
manual.
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 engine, to the left of the gas (petrol) tank
(figure 1).
Make sure to pull on the recoil starter in the axis of the rope outlet (figure 1 below). If you pull
diagonally (figure 2 below) the friction of the rope on the plastic cover might damage the rope
and/or the cover.