Dodge Ram Power Wagon Owner's Manual page 264

264 STARTING AND OPERATING
3. Disengage clutch to allow free spooling of the winch
drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage.
Freespooling conserves battery power.
Free Spool
4. Free the winch hook and attach hook strap. Free the
winch hook from its anchor point. Attach hook strap to
the hook (if not attached).
Hook Strap