RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual page 276

274 STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION! (Continued)
Always inspect winch installation and
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synthetic rope condition before operating
the winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged rope
must be replaced immediately. Loose or
damaged winch installation must be
corrected immediately.
Always be sure any element which can

interfere with safe winching operations is
removed prior to initiating winching.
Always keep remote control lead clear of

the drum, synthetic rope and rigging.
Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed rope, or

loose connections. Replace if damaged.
Be careful not to pull the winch rope collar
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through the rollers. Watch and listen to
winch for proper snugness.
Never power hook through fairlead. Could

cause damage.
1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and
synthetic rope for damage. Do not use the
winch if the mount is loose or rope shows
excessive wear, frays, or damage.
Winch Rope
2. Put on gloves.
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