RAM 2500 2019, Owner'S Manual

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338 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tensioning The Winch Rope
The winch rope must be properly tensioned before use.
Follow the instructions below to tension the rope:
1. Un-spool the rope leaving five wraps of rope on the
winch drum.
2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point.
3. Apply at least 1,000 lbs (454 kg) of tension to the rope
while winding the rope. Always use care to ensure the
rope does not pile up on one side of the drum and is
neatly wound onto the drum.
Low Voltage Interrupt
Your winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt
winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage drops
to a low level. The winch will not power-in or out for 30
seconds if this device is tripped. If the interrupt is tripped,
the vehicle should be operated at high idle for a few minutes
to allow the vehicle charging system to recover before
continuing to winch.
CAUTION!
Be certain the anchor will withstand the load required to
tension the winch rope.
CAUTION!
The winch rope must spool on the winch drum in the
direction indicated on the drum rotation decal on the
winch.