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STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
•
Never touch winch rope or hook while someone
else is at the control switch or during winching
operation.
•
Never touch winch rope or hook while under ten-
sion or under load.
5. Pull the synthetic rope to the anchor point. Pull out
enough synthetic rope to reach your anchor point.
To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap while
you work.
Pulling Synthetic Rope
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have estab-
lished your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk pro-
tector or choker-chain around the object.
CAUTION!
Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand
the load.
NOTE:
How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is
critical to winching operations. An anchor must be
strong enough to hold while winching. Natural
anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the
cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are
available when recovering another vehicle, your
vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this case, be
sure to put the transmission in NEUTRAL, apply the
hand brake and block its wheels to prevent your
vehicle from moving. Ideally, you'll want an anchor
point that will enable you to pull straight in the direc-
tion the vehicle will move. This allows the synthetic
rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the spooling
drum. An anchor point as far away as possible will
provide the winch with its greatest pulling power.
7. Attach the Clevis/D-Shackle and Tree Trunk Protec-
tor. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap
or chain and through the hook, being careful not to
over tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Tree Trunk Protector
1 — Clevis/D-Shackles
2 — Tree Trunk Protector
8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the
clutch lever on the winch to engage.
NOTE:
Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box,
located on the front of the winch. Be careful not to
let the remote control cord dangle in front of the
winch. If you choose to control the winch from inside
your vehicle, always pass the remote through a win-
dow to avoid pinching the cord in the door. Always
disconnect the remote control when not in use.
Winch Box Remote Control Connector
10. Put synthetic rope under tension. Using the remote
control switch, slowly wind the rope until no slack
remains. Once the rope is under tension, stand
well clear of it and never step over it.
11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with
the winching procedure.
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