Bad Boy 2013 INSTINCT, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Never operate the winch with less than five (5) full turns of cable around the drum.
If the winch motor stalls from overloading, do not continue to activate the winch remote control. The wire cable may
become overstressed.
Do not attempt to pull loads exceeding the manufacturers maximum load rating.
Have all persons and pets leave the area while operating winch. Never allow anyone to remain in the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook the cable
to itself.Always use a nylon sling.
Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable hook. Place
a heavy cloth, jacket or blanket over the cable to act as a
damper should the cable break when operating the winch.
When operating the winch, keep the entire area in view.
Never release the free spool clutch while the cable is under
load.
Never work around the winch drum or the winch cable while
it is under tension.
Unplug the winch switch before working on the winch drum
in order to prevent inadvertent operation.
When operating winch, take up slack slowly. Stop winch
before cable becomes tight and inspect all winching connec-
tions. Check winch attachment, hook attachment, nylon sling
(if required) and load attachment.
Do not pull at an angle. This will cause the wire cable to pile
up on one end of the winch. This may jam the winch causing
damage to the cable and/or the winch. Pulling the vehicle at
an angle can cause damage to the front suspension and may cause the vehicle to overturn. When pulling vehicle, pull
straight only.
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch a load, it should have the parking brake set and chocks installed on
all wheels.
Never use the winch to lift people or other overhead loads.
Do not use the winch to secure loads. Use a tie down designed for the job.
Do not apply shock loads to the winch.
Do not attempt to modify or weld the winch.
Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
Nylon
Sling
Damper
Use a Nylon Sling and Install
a Damper when Winching
Correct
Incorrect
Do Not Pull at Angle