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Inspect the strap and equipment before each use. A frayed or
damaged strap shall be replaced immediately. Use only
manufacturer’s identical replacement strap with the exact
specifications.
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Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are
tight before each operation.
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Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not
be damaged.
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Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be
worn, or operates abnormally SHALL BE REMOVED FROM
SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. It is recommended that the
necessary repairs be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
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Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer
shall be used.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES A-X
a. Take time to assess your situation and plan your pull.
b. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
c. Disengage the clutch to allow free-spooling and also save battery power.
d. Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook.
e. Pull out the strap to your desired anchor point using the hand saver hook.
f. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point: Sling, chain or snatch block. Do not
attach the hook back onto the strap.
g. Engage the clutch.
h. Connect the remote control to the winch.
i. Start your engine to ensure power is being replenished to the battery.
j. Power in the strap guiding the strap under tension to draw up the slack in the strap.
Once the strap is under tension stand well clear. Never step over the strap.
k. Double check your anchors and make sure all connections are secure.
l. Clear the area. Make sure all spectators all well back and that no one is directly in
front or behind the vehicle or anchor point.
m. Begin winching. Be sure that the strap is winding evenly and tightly around the
drum. The vehicle that is being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the
winching process. Avoid shock loads; keep the strap under tension.
