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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
to double line the wire rope. (Figure 11-13) This reduces
the load on the winch and the strain on the wire rope by
approximately 50%.
Figure 11-13. Double Line.
2. Periodically check the winch installation to assure that
all bolts are tight.
3. DO NOT “move” your vehicle to assist the winch in pull-
ing a load. The combination of the winch and vehicle
pulling together could overload the wire rope and the
winch itself.
4. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR. Do not allow people
to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not
step over a taut wire rope or allow anyone else to do so.
Do not stand between the winch and the load.
5. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FRE-
QUENTLY. A frayed wire rope with broken strands
should be replaced immediately. Always replace wire
rope with the manufacturer’s identical replacement part,
Warn Part No. 60076.
6. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES when handling wire
rope. Do not let wire rope slide through your hands. A
broken strand could seriously injure your hands.
7. Keep clear of winch wire rope and hook when operating
winch. Never put your fingers through the hook when
reeling in the last few feet of line. If your finger should
become trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger.
Use the HANDSAVER BAR (Figure 11-14) to guide the
hook within the last few feet. Never guide a wire rope
onto the drum with your hand.
Figure 11-14. Using the Handsaver Bar.
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE BACK ONTO IT-
SELF. Use a nylon sling. (Figure 11-15). Hooking the
wire rope onto itself can damage the rope (Figure 11-16).
Figure 11-15. Correct hook-up.
WRONG
Figure 11-16. Incorrect hook-up.
9. It is a good idea to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the
wire rope near the hook end when pulling heavy loads
(Figure 11-17). If a wire rope failure should occur, the
cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the rope from
whipping.
