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Winch Operation
All Mudd-Ox’s come standard with a front winch and optional rear. It is important to understand the abilities and
limits of your winch(s). For information of your exact winch and proper use of snatch block, refer to the manufac-
turer’s specifications and owner’s manual.
Operation
Control switch: See
Instrument Panel
for information on operating the winch from inside the Mudd-Ox. There is
a handheld controller that may be used from outside the vehicle which plugs into “B” in Figure-1. The controller is
shown as “C” in Figure-2.
Free spool: On the left side of the winch there is a large, twistable knob (A in Figure-1). It engages/disengages the
winch motor from the spool. When the motor is disengaged, it is referred as “free spooling.” This allows operators to
grab onto the winch hook and extend the winch line without having to hold the toggle switch.
Note:
After extending
the winch line to your desired length, remember to twist the knob to engage the winch motor, or else the winch
will not operate.
Warning
• Put a weighted object over winch line. In the event of the line snapping apart, it will prevent the line from whip-
ping into the air.
• Do not attempt to move other objects with the winch. It is intended only for recovering the Mudd-Ox.
• Never operate the winch if the cable is frayed, torn, cut or if synthetic rope is beyond its lifespan.
• If the winch begins to stall, do not continue holding the operating switch. This will ruin the motor.
• Always keep at least 5 wraps of winch line on the spool to prevent the line from pulling off.
• Never let the winch line slide across bare hands. Broken strands can cause severe injury.
• Prevent winch line from kinking. If there is already a kink, unkink immediately.
• Each winch has a duty cycle. Do not overheat or overwork winch.
• Do not use winch as a tie down when transporting the Mudd-Ox.
• Ensure people are clear of winch line during operation.
• Keep debris out of line and spool.
Figure-1
Winch
Figure-2
Handheld Controller
A
A
BB
CC
