12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly
wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding
can cause damage to the wire rope.
13. In certain situations you
may decide to throw a heavy
blanket or similar object over
the wire rope. A heavy blan-
ket can absorb energy should
the wire rope break. Place it
on the wire rope midway be-
tween the winch and the an-
chor point. Do this before the
wire rope is put under ten-
sion. Do not approach or move the blanket once tension
is applied. Do not allow it to get pulled into the fairlead.
If it is necessary to move or remove the blanket, slack the
tension on the wire rope first.
14.
Establish
ⴖ
no people
ⴖ
zones:
Make your intentions
clear. Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity
surrounding the winching operation is completely aware
of your intentions before you pull.
Declare where the
spectators should not stand - never behind or in front of
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Summary of Contents for 2009 Ram 1500
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Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1...
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Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3...
Page 112: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3...
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Page 188: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 189: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4...
Page 248: ...Operating Tips Chart 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 288: ...Angles A B C and D 286 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 312: ...Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 310 STARTING AND OPERATING...
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