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3) Pull the rope to the anchor point
Wear leather gloves when free spooling
the rope out from the drum. Pull out
enough rope to reach the anchor point.
Be careful to pull the rope under
tension.
4) Engaging the clutch
To engage, lift the clutch T-handle and
turn it in a 90° clockwise direction to the
“Engaged” position. Never engage the
clutch while the drum is rotating.
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Anchor Point
When choosing an anchor point, select a firm point such as a tree, stump or rocks.
If using a winch to retrieve another stranded vehicle, the rescue vehicle is
considered the anchor point and should be made secure. The anchor point must
be strong enough to hold the gross weight of the vehicle and be positioned to
keep the fleet angle between the centre of the anchor point and the wire rope
maintained at less than 15°. Always use a tree trunk protector strap to prevent
ring barking the tree and damage to the rope.
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Winch Operation
1) Check the rope
Before winching, ensure the rope is
wound on the drum evenly. If unevenly
wound, there is a possibility of damaging
the rope when under load.
2) Lay a recovery damper or heavy
blanket over the rope in the middle
third of its length
If a rope failure occurs, the damper can
prevent the rope from whipping.