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3.6.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum
NEVER
PUT YOUR
HANDS
ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM, THE ROPE
GU
ING.
1)
t the engine and let it idle for 30 seconds to warm-up;
pulley and under the drum (figure
4)
feel the tension rising on the rope (figure 3);
front pulley are aligned
) Check that the rope does not rub against objects along the path;
8) Pull the throttle up and start winching.
IDE OR THE FRONT PULLEY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNN
Star
2) Run the rope
OVER THE ROPE KEEPER
and the front
1);
3) Wrap the rope around the drum (3 or 4 turns) (figure 2);
Bring the rope behind the rope hook (figure 3);
5) Stand about 1 m (3’) from the winch and pull gently and horizontally on the rope to get the
slack until you
6) Look at your set-up to make sure that the winch anchors and the
with the rope;
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3.6.2 Winching
While winching, position yourself away from the winch in order to see both the winch and the
ad. Pull horizontally on the rope. The tension you exert on the rope will keep the winch level.
Do not operate with the winch tilt
lo
ed or the Oil Alert™ will kick in.
DO NOT WRAP THE ROPE AROUND YOUR HANDS OR YOUR BODY!
LSO BEWARE OF THE ROPE ACCUMULATING IN FRONT OF YOU; MAKE SURE YOUR
FEET DO NOT GET TANGLED IN IT.
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CAREFULLY WATCH THE CAPSTAN DRUM DURING THE
OPERATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THE ROPE DOES NOT CROSS OVER ON IT. IF IT
APPENS, RELEASE THE TENSION ON THE ROPE AND STOP THE ENGINE WHILE
UNDOING THE CROSS OVER.
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