Polaris RANGER 570 Full-Size Sport 2022, Owner'S Manual

Page: 90 / 176

j. Detach the winch cable hook.
k. Rewind the winch cable evenly back onto the winch drum following the
instructions in this manual.
12. Never attempt to winch another stuck vehicle by attaching the winch cable to
a suspension component, brush guard, bumper or cargo rack. Vehicle
damage may result. Instead, attach the winch to a strong portion of the
vehicle frame or hitch.
13. Extensive winching will run down the battery on the winching vehicle. Let the
winching vehicle’s engine run while operating the winch to prevent the
battery from running low if winching for long periods.
14. The winch motor may become hot during winch use. If you winch for more
than 45 seconds, or if the winch stalls during operation, stop winching and
permit the winch to cool down for 10 minutes before using it again.
15. After winching is complete, especially if winching at an angle, it may be
necessary to re-distribute the winch cable across the winch drum. You will
need an assistant to perform this task.
a. Release the clutch on the winch.
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 lb (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.
88
WINCH GUIDE