RAM 2500 2021 Owner's Manual page 197

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
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 tension or under load.
5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out
enough wire rope to reach your anchor
point. To prevent losing the end, hold the
hook strap while you work.
Pulling Synthetic Rope
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