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ATV Winch
Double Line Rigging
a. A double line system should be used whenever
possible. It reduces the load on the winch,
allowing it to work longer with less heat buildup.
It reduces load on the winch in two ways:
• It utilizes the lower layers of wire rope
that have higher capacity, and
• It halves the load on the winch through pulley action.
b. Connect the wire rope for a double line
system as shown in Figure K below.
Use a pulley block (sold separately) properly
rated for the load to be pulled and designed
to be operated with this winch’s wire rope.
FIGURE K — DOUBLE LINE SETUP
Stationary
Winching Vehicle
(Chock tires,
set parking brake,
and leave in neutral)
Load
Carpet
c. Loop the wire rope around the pulley and connect
to another part of the vehicle’s chassis or to a
separate anchor point.
Do not anchor the Wire
Rope back to the winch or winch mount.
Note:
If anchoring the winching vehicle, only attach the
anchor line to the front of the vehicle. If the anchor line
is attached to the rear of the vehicle, the vehicle′s frame
may be damaged by the forces exerted by winching.
12. Operate the controls briefly to
ensure they work properly.
• The IN position should retract the winch cable.
• The OUT position should power out the cable.
If operation is reversed, the power cables
may be connected backwards.
Correct any such issue before use.
13. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on
the Controller to retract the wire rope, and winch
the item as desired.
Do not power the hook all
the way into the fairlead to prevent damage.
14. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles.
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for
a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle
should be as close to straight as possible.
FIGURE B — ROLLER FAIRLEAD
AXIU WINCHING ANGLES
15°
15°
45°
45°
15. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an angle
in relation to the winch, use a pulley (sold separately)
and an anchor point directly in front of the winch, as
shown in Figure C, to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
FIGURE C — PULLEY ANCHORING
16.
WARNING!
Stop the winch and release tension on the
wire rope before moving the rag or carpet placed on it.
17. Do not continue use of the winch until
the battery is completely run down.
18. When possible, keep the engine running while using
this winch, to continually recharge the battery and
prevent the battery from being drained so much that
the vehicle cannot start. However, exercise extreme
caution when working around a running vehicle
and ONLY operate a vehicle in an outdoor area.
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