remote control DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Owner's Manual
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: Always keep hands and clothing clear
of the wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during
operation and when spooling. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal injury or
death.
CAUTION: Wire rope must spool on the winch
drum in the direction indicated.
1. Feed the new wire rope end (3) through the guide
rollers.
2. Attach the flat side of the wire rope end (3) to the
winch drum (1), apply red thread locker to the
threads and install the bolt (2).
3. Wrap the wire rope around the spool approximately
one time, in the direction indicated on the spool.
4. Tighten the bolt to 3 Nꞏm (25 in. lbs.).
5. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle
when spooled.
6. Lock the winch drum by rotating the clutch lever (2)
on the winch to “Engage.”
NOTE: Always make sure the clutch is engaged or
disengaged fully.
7. Connect the remote control to the socket.
8. Install the hook (5), the pin (1) and clip (2) to the
end of the wire rope (4).
9. Keep the rope under light tension and spool the
rope back onto the winch drum in even layers.
10. Stop frequently to tighten and straighten the lay-
ers as necessary.
11. Repeat this process until the winch hook (5) is the
same distance from the winch as the full length of
theremotecontrol.
12. Using the hook strap, walk the wire rope towards
the guide rollers, carefully spooling in the remain-
ing wire rope by pulsing the remote control switch.
NOTE: If you do not have the hook strap, use a
length of cord or similar when handling the hook during servicing of the winch.
13. Store the winch hook on the most outboard loop of the tow hook and remove the slack from the wire rope.