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The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the
winch to minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of
the winch. If the winch is used for a considerable time with the engine
switched off the battery may be drained and too weak to restart the
engine
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Get to know your winch before you need to use it. We recommend
that you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging
techniques; the sounds your winch makes under various loads and
the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
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Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or
damaged rope must be replaced immediately. Use only
manufacturer’s identical replacement rope 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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Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage.
Always use a snatch block, sling or chain of suitable strength as
shown in the illustrations.
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Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a safe place.
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Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be
worn, or operates abnormally MUST 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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Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
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Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall
be used.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Self Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
Always use a sling as an anchor point.
CAUTION
Do not attach
the clevis hook back onto the cable as this could cause damage to
the cable.
As shown in Fig 3.1
Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope will pile up on
one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope and the winch.
Fig 3.2
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle. Long
pulls should be done with the wire rope at a 90° angle to the
winch/vehicle.
Fig 3.1
Fig 3.2
