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ATV Winch
Basic Operation
Note:
If a winch is to be used to pull a vehicle,
it should optimally be rated to a single line
pull at least twice the vehicle’s weight.
1. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if
the wire rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
3. Check the Winch’s electrical connections.
All connections must be tight and clean.
4. Put the vehicle’s transmission in Neutral.
5. If the vehicle where the winch is mounted
is not supposed to be moved, engage the
emergency brake and block the wheels
using wheel chocks (sold separately).
6. To pull out the wire rope, move the Clutch Control to
the Released position, see the instructions for your
winch model under Clutch Operation section, slide the
loop of the Hook Strap over the hook, then pull on the
Hook Strap to pull out the wire rope.
WARNING! Leave at least five full
turns of wire rope on the drum.
7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point,
tow strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure I.
FIGURE I — USING A STRAP ANCHOR POINT
Do not wrap the wire rope around
the object and hook onto the
wire rope itself.
This can damage the object being pulled,
and kink or fray the wire rope.
8. Attachment point must be centered in
loop of hook and the hook’s safety clasp
must be fully closed. See Figure J.
FIGURE J — CORRECT AND INCORRECT
HOOK ATTACHENT
9.
Do not use a Recovery Strap while winching.
They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip
back towards the operator during a winching operation.
10. Place a heavy rag or carpet (sold separately) over
the wire rope span, 6 feet from the hook to help
absorb the force released if the wire rope breaks.
FIGURE A — WHIPLASH
DAPENING BLANKET OR RUG
11. Move the Clutch Control to the Engaged position,
see the instructions for your winch model
under ″Clutch Operation″ on page 16.
WARNING!
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
wire rope, or in line with the wire rope behind the
winch while it is under power. If the wire rope should
slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards
the winch, causing a hazard for anyone in the area.
Stand well to the side while winching.
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