RAM 2500 2019 Owner's Manual page 346

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