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OPERATING PROCEDURES
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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Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
Remember that the winch operation will drain the battery and may leave insufficient power to start
the vehicle.
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 connections. 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.
Do Not Pull at Angle
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch a load, it should have the park brake set and
chocks installed on all wheels.
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