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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.7.1 Rules For Safe Operation
1. The winch is rated at 3,000 pounds (single-line) ca-
pacity. DO NOT OVERLOAD. DO NOT ATTEMPT
PROLONGED PULLS AT HEAVY LOADS. DO NOT
MAINTAIN POWER TO THE WINCH IF THE MOTOR
STALLS. Overloads can damage the winch and/or the wire
rope and create unsafe operating conditions. For heavy
loads, we recommend the use of an optional pulley block
and hook assembly to double line the wire rope (Figure
11-16). This reduces the load on the winch and the strain
on the wire rope by approximately 50%.
Figure 11-16 Double Line.
2. Periodically check the winch installation to assure that all
bolts are tight.
3. DO NOT “move” your vehicle to assist the winch in pulling
a load. The combination of the winch and vehicle pulling
together could overload the wire rope and the winch itself.
4. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR. Do not allow people
to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not
step over a taut wire rope or allow anyone else to do so.
Do not stand between the winch and the load.
5. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FRE-
QUENTLY. A frayed wire rope with broken strands should
be replaced immediately. Always replace wire rope with
the manufacturer’s identical replacement part.
6. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES when handling wire
rope. Do not let wire rope slide through your hands. A
broken strand could seriously injure your hands.
7. Keep clear of winch wire rope and hook when operating
winch. Never put your fingers through the hook when
reeling in the last few feet of line. If your finger should
become trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger.
Use the HAND SAVER STRAP (Figure 11-17) to guide
the hook within the last few feet. Never guide a wire rope
onto the drum with your hand.
Figure 11-17. Using the Hand Saver Strap.
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE BACK ONTO IT-
SELF. Use a nylon sling. (Figure 11-18.) Hooking the
wire rope onto itself can damage the rope (Figure 11-19).
Figure 11-18. Correct hook-up.
Figure 11-19. Incorrect hook-up.
9. It is a good idea to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the
wire rope near the hook end when pulling heavy loads
(Figure 11-20). If a wire rope failure should occur, the
cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the rope from
whipping.