I have had my Superwinch ATV 2000 for less than 6 months and I already have messed up 2 cables.
The problem is when I reel the cable back into the winch it somehow gets all tangled up and wont pull back out. The only thing I can do is to cut the cable to get it out and get a new cable.
I know that the cable is supposted to wound evenly but when you are winching out of a hole you have no control as to how it winds back in.
Any suggestion??

Andy G

 

I'd check the tension plate and spring. Make sure the cable spool rotates pulling the cable in from the bottom of the spool, the tension plate is flat, and held against the reel windings with steady force from its spring over its range of movement. I assume you hold tension in the cable when you spool it or take up the slack before a heavy pull; holding tension helps insure the cable wraps with a reasonably level wind.

You may want to contact Superwinch customer service; jack@superwinch.com or call ((860) 928-7787). Good luck; I've boogerd cables before myself, but always a result of operator error (mine!).

Tree Farmer

 

If your cable gets stuck on the spool, try disengaging the gears, hooking up to a tree and backing up. This should be enough force to pull it out.

When performing this little trick, use as little engine as possible and NEVER try to "jerk" it out by getting slack in the line and backing up fast. Slow, steady pressure should pull the cable out with no ill effects.

After you get the cable out, wind it back up and guide it evenly on to the spool. Use heavy leather gloves and watch-out for frayed strands, they hurt!

A couple of times I've had to "power out" the cable on my Warn 2000. Not the winches fault, just need wind it evenly.

 

Why is it important for the winch cable to thread under the spool instead of over it...

 

When you put a new cable on, there has to be at least 50lbs of tension on the cable when you wind it up!
Other wise when you make a pull the outside cable pulls through to the inside and you get all bugged up.

 

Thanks for the advise guys. It is possible that I havent been putting enough tention on the cable when rewinding. I will also check the stuff Tree Farmer suggested.
Thanks Again
Andy G