Summary
Introduction –p. 3
1.0 Safety guidelines –p. 3
1.1 Safety messages –p. 3
1.2 Labels –p. 4
1.3 Safety information –p. 5
2.0 Before first use –p. 6
2.1 Upon receiving the winch –p. 6
2.2 Is the engine ready to work? –p. 6
2.2.1 Engine oil –p. 6
2.2.2 Gas (petrol) –p. 6
2.2.3 Engine start-up –p. 7
2.2.4 Capstan drum –p. 7
2.2.5 Spark arrestor –p. 9
3.0 Winch usage –p. 9
3.1 Rope –p. 9
3.1.1 Rope type –p. 9
3.1.2 Rope usage –p. 10
3.1.3 Rope inspection and maintenance –p. 10
3.2 At the end of the rope –p. 13
3.2.1 Recommendations –p. 13
3.2.1.1 Pulling –p. 13
3.2.1.2 Lifting –Rope with buried eyed splice –p. 13
3.3 Winch anchors –p. 14
3.3.1 Using the polyester sling –p. 14
3.3.2 Using the hitch plate winch anchor for tow balls –p. 15
3.3.3 Using the winch support plate with square tubing –p. 15
3.3.4 Using the winch support plate with Heck-Pack system and winch support plate adaptor –p. 16
3.3.5 Using the tree/pole mount with anchor strap –p. 17
3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate –p. 17
3.3.5.2 With the vertical pull winch support –p. 18
3.3.6 Using the vertical pull winch support with square tubing –p. 19
3.4 Moving a load –p. 21
3.4.1 Installing the rope on the Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting WinchTM –p. 23
3.4.2 Lifting –p. 23
3.4.2.1 Communications –p. 24
3.4.2.2 Load lifting charts –p. 25
3.4.2.3 Lifting operation –p. 26
3.4.2.4 Lowering a load –p. 26
3.4.2.5 Sending the rope back down –p. 28
3.4.3 Pulling –p. 28
3.4.3.1 Releasing the tension –p. 28
3.5 Oil AlertTM system –p. 29
4.0 Complementary information –p. 29
4.1 Accessories –p. 29
4.2 Serial number localization –p. 29
4.3 Warranty –p. 30
4.4 CE declaration of conformity –p. 31
4.5 Exploded view and parts list –p. 32
4.6 Technical data –p. 34
4.7 Noise emissions –p. 34
4.8 Inspection –p. 34
4.8.1 Initial inspection and test –p. 35
4.8.1.1 Engine –p. 35
4.8.1.2 Winch operation –p. 35
4.8.2 Daily inspection and test –p. 37
4.8.3 Frequent inspection (every 25 hours of operation) –p. 38
4.8.4 Periodic inspection (every 100 hours of operation) –p. 38
4.8.5 Winches not in regular service –p. 40
4.9 Manufacturer –p. 32
Schedule I: Periodic inspection Log Sheet (every 100 hours of operation) –p. 41
Schedule II: Inspecting the rope log sheet (every day) –p. 43
