Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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b. Feed out the winch cable that is unevenly bunched up in one area.
c. Re-engage the winch clutch.
d. Have an assistant pull the winch cable tightly with about 100 lbs. (45 kg)
of tension using the hook strap.
e. Slowly winch the cable in while your assistant moves the end of the winch
cable back and forth horizontally to evenly distribute the winch cable on
the drum.
f. Doing this reduces the chances of the winch cable “wedging” itself
between lower layers of winch cable.
WINCH CABLE CARE
For your safety, always replace POLARIS winch parts (including the cable) with
genuine POLARIS replacement parts available at your authorized POLARIS
dealer.
WARNING
Use of worn or damaged cable could lead to sudden failure and SEVERE
INJURY.
1. Always inspect your winch before each use. Inspect for worn or loose parts
including mounting hardware. Never use the winch if any part needs repair or
replacement.
2. Always inspect your winch cable before each use. Inspect for worn or kinked
winch cable.
A kinked winch cable made of wire rope is shown at
right. Even after being “straightened out,” this cable
has already been permanently and severely damaged.
Promptly discontinue use of a winch cable in this
condition.
A kinked winch cable made of wire rope that has been
“straightened out” is shown at right. Even though it
may look usable, the cable has been permanently and
severely damaged. It can no longer transmit the load
that it could prior to kinking. Promptly discontinue use
of a winch cable in this condition.
A winch cable made of synthetic rope should be
inspected for signs of fraying. Replace the cable if
fraying is observed (shown at right). Promptly
discontinue use of a winch cable in this condition.
Also replace the winch cable if there are fused or melted fibers. Such an area
of the synthetic rope will be stiff and appear smooth or glazed. Promptly
discontinue use of a winch cable in this condition.
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