Can rope or wire be spooled in the opposite direction?

Q: Can the cable be spooled opposite as shown and would the winch still pull and dynamic brake?

A: The cable should NEVER be spooled in the opposite direction as shown in the owner’s manual.

1. The Cable Tension Plate will not work as designed and shown.
2. The torque and cable tension is designed to be between the center of the drum, the drum axle and winch mounting plate.  The cable retrieving should never come on the top or above the drum axle.
3. If the cable is spooled opposite direction the cable tension is above the drum axle and this will weaken and could break the winch possibly causing injury or death to the user.

Alterations or modifications will void the warranty.