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5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out
enough wire rope to reach your anchor point.
Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension
on the wire as it can become twisted and
over-wrapped when slackened, leading to
wire rope damage. To prevent losing the
end, hold the hook strap while you work.
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have
established your anchor point, secure the
tree-trunk protector or choker-chain around
the object.
CAUTION!
Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load.
NOTE:
How to choose an anchor point: A secure
anchor is critical to winching operations. An
anchor must be strong enough to hold while
winching. Natural anchors include trees,
stumps and rocks. Hook the cable as low as
possible. If no natural anchors are available
when recovering another vehicle, your ve-
hicle becomes the anchor point. In this case,
be sure to put the transmission in NEU-
TRAL, apply the hand brake and block its
wheels to prevent your vehicle from moving.
Ideally, you’ll want an anchor point that will
enable you to pull straight in the direction
the vehicle will move. This allows the wire
rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the
spooling drum. An anchor point as far away
as possible will provide the winch with its
greatest pulling power.
Pulling Wire Rope
Tree Trunk Protector
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