Can I Operate My Electric Winch If I Lose Power? - FAQs

This video explains how to operate your StrongArm electric winch if you don't have or lose access to power.

0:00 Intro
0:25 How to use an emergency crank handle
1:00 Make cranking easier on clutch models
1:26 Emergency crank handle with a spring-operated clip
1:47 Operating a TW4000 or 4015 without power
2:17 Outro

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Here is the transcript of this video:

"All StrongArm electric winches made by the Dutton-Lainson Company (except for the TW4000 and 4015) include an emergency crank handle that allows them to be operated if you don't have power or if you lose access to it.

To use the handle, unplug your winch and use a flathead screwdriver to remove the plastic plug. On SA5000s and 7000s, this can be found on the side of the cover opposite from your winch's clutch lever, power plug, or cord, and on the same side as all of that on SA9s, 12s, and the TW9000 and 9015.

Line up the flat side of the handle with the flat side of your winch's drive shaft, completely engage the drive shaft with the handle, then you can crank it in either direction.

Depending on how much weight is attached to your winch, it may be very difficult to operate your winch with the emergency crank handle (especially on SA5 and 7000s), but if your winch has a clutch, you can make the cranking easier by putting the lever in the freewheel position. However, if you do this, be sure that you always keep a firm grip on the handle so it doesn't spin out of control.

SA9 and 12000s with a clutch lever include an emergency crank handle that has a spring operated clip which will re-engage the clutch if you lose control of the handle. Keep in mind, though, that the handle will still violently spin one or two turns before it re-engages the clutch lever, so do not lose control of it.

If you have a TW4000 or 4015 without power, a 5/8" socket wrench can be used to operate it, but on these models, you can only turn or ratchet the drive shaft in the counterclockwise direction to lift a load or pull it toward you. Also, you must keep the winch's clutch knob in the engaged position when you operate it with a wrench.

Always remove the emergency crank handle or wrench after you use it and re-install the plastic plug.

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