HERCULES 50K 5
Winch Operation 3
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you use
it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Learn to
recognizethesoundsofalightsteadypull,aheavypull,andsoundscausedbyloadjerkingor
shifting.Gaincondenceinoperatingyourwinchanditsusewillbecomesecondnaturewithyou.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pileup
on one end of drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor
pointfurthertothecenterofthevehicle.Afterthejobisdoneyoucanunspoolandrewindfora
neat lay of the cable.
CLUTCH OPERATION
To engage clutch:
1. Move the clutch control valve to the “clutch engaged” position.
2.Anytimethetemperatureisbelowfreezing,runthemotorinthe“cableout”directiononlyuntil
the drum starts to turn. In extreme cold temperatures (below 0° F/-18° C), pull out on the cable
by hand only until the drum starts to turn.
3. Wait at least 3 seconds for the clutch to fully engage, after which the winch is ready to winch in
the cable.
Donotattempttoengagetheclutchbyrstrunningthewinchmotorand
then moving the clutch control valve to the “clutch-engaged” position while
the motor is running. Do not start picking up the load at the same time the
clutch is being engaged.
To disengage clutch: Run the winch in the “cable out” direction until the load is off the cable.
4. Move the clutch control valve to the “clutch-disengaged” position.
5. The cable may now be pulled off by hand.
CABLE INSTALLATION
1. This winch has a cable anchor located at each end of the drum which
allows cable installation on either end.
2. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking.
Securely wrap end of wire rope opposite hook, with plastic or similar
tape to prevent fraying.
3. Insert the end of cable, opposite hook end, into the hole in drum
barrel. Secure cable to drum barrel, using setscrew furnished with
winch. TIGHTEN SETSCREW SECURELY.
4. Carefully run the winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on
end of cable, spool all the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to
form neatly wrapped layers.
SYNTHETIC ROPE
The roller tensioner must be removed to use synthetic rope.
1.Useonly12strand(HMPE)highmoduluspolyurethanebercoatedsyntheticrope,commonly
known as Dyneema (MBS 58,000 lbs.). Maximum Winch capacity is 250 ft. of 3/4” rope.
2. Install and anchor synthetic rope as shown below.
WARNING
NOTICE
