Cushman HAULER 1200X EFI 2019, Owner'S Manual

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6. Pull out as much cable as possible to maximize the winch’s pulling capac-
ity. Maintain at least five full turns of winch cable wrapped around the
winch drum at all times. The friction provided by the wrapped cable allows
the drum to pull on the winch cable and move the load.
7. Read and follow the information below for winch damping to ensure safe
winch use.
a.
To absorb energy that could be released by a winch cable failure,
always put a damper on the winch cable. A damper can be a heavy
jacket, tarp or other soft, dense object. A damper can absorb much
of the energy released if the winch cable breaks when winching. Use
of a tree limb can help as a damper if no other items are available.
b. Lay the damper on top of the mid-point of the winch cable length that
is spooled out.
c. On a long pull, it may be necessary to stop winching and reposition the damper so that it is always near the
mid-point of the cable. Always release the tension on the winch cable before repositioning the damper.
d. Never stand in direct line with the winch cable. Never allow others to stand near or in line with the winch
cable during winch operation.
8. Never use damaged or worn straps, chains or other rigging items.
9. The only time a winch-equipped vehicle should be moving when the winch is in use is when the winching vehicle
itself is stuck. Follow these guidelines when winching a stuck vehicle.
a.
Release the winch clutch and spool out the necessary length of winch cable.
b. Align the cable as close as possible to the winching vehicle centerline.
c. Attach the cable hook to the anchor point or the stuck vehicle frame.
d. Re-engage the clutch on the winch.
e. Slowly winch in cable slack.
f. Shift the stuck vehicle to the lowest gear available.
g. Slowly and carefully press the accelerator pedal and winch together to free the vehicle.
h. Stop winching as soon as the stuck vehicle is able to propel itself without the help of the winch.
i. Remove the cable hook.
j. Rewind the cable evenly back onto the drum.
10. To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not attempt to winch another stuck vehicle by attaching the cable to a sus-
pension component, brush guard, bumper or cargo rack. Always attach the cable to the vehicle frame or hitch.
11. Extensive winching will drain the battery on the winching vehicle. If winching for long periods of time, allow the
engine to run while operating the winch to prevent battery drainage.
12. The winch motor can become hot during use. After winching for more than 45 seconds, or if the winch stalls
during operation, stop winching and allow the winch to cool down for 10 minutes before using it again.
13. If it is necessary to redistribute the winch cable on the drum after winching in complete, use the following proce-
dure:
a.
Find an assistant to help.
b. Release the clutch on the winch.
c. Pull the cable out.
d. Re-engage the clutch.
e. Have the assistant pull the winch cable tightly with about 100 lbs. (45 kg) of tension using the hook strap.
f. Slowly retract the cable while the assistant moves the end of the cable back and forth horizontally to evenly
distribute the cable on the drum. This process reduces the chance of the cable wedging itself between lower
layers of the cable.
Minimum five (5)
full turns of cable
on drum at all times.
Hook
Strap
Damper