Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty 10,500 lbs Off Road Winch - Manual (Page 3)

VEHICLE RECOVERY ELECTRIC WINCH USE & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation requires purchase of a four-point mounting plate or properly equipped bumper unique to your vehicle.
Dimensional footprint of your Rugged Ridge ® winch is included with parts list at back of these instructions. Verify that the strength of
the fasteners, mounting plate and vehicle frame attachment exceeds maximum rated pull of winch. Consult your retail distributor for
available mounting plates and bumper options.
1.
Align winch so that it sits flush and square on chosen mounting plate. Secure winch to mounting plate
using 3/8” x 1-1/4” fasteners and fender washers supplied.
You may find it convenient at this time to feed the cable lead through the roller fairlead hole before you secure
your winch plate/bumper. Note: Depending on your bumper, you may want to install your roller fairlead before you
secure your winch. This will allow easy access to the roller fairlead back bolt.
Winch must be used with Fairlead to avoid damage to cable, spool and gears. Mount fairlead using supplied fasteners
and assure it is centered over spool so cable will wind tightly and evenly in direction of arrow ONLY (see arrow on spool side-plate).
2.
Mount solenoid box according to following illustration. Note: control box can be attached either above
motor base or on top of spool tie bars. Use brackets and hardware supplied, securing threads with red
Loctite
® . See following pages.
CAUTION
To mount Solenoid Box over motor:
Select Correct Hardware from Hardware Pack
A.
Attach black Mounting Bracket to side of spool as shown, using one of the existing socket head screws
from rear Tie Bar and socket head screw provided.
B.
Solenoid Mounted Over Motor Mounting Bracket for Over Motor Mount
NOTICE
Installing Your Winch
WARNING Read and understand all instructions and related Warnings, Cautions and Notices before attempting to install or
use your Rugged Ridge ® winch.