Quadratec Q9500i Operator's Manual page 40

Step Fourteen: Verify Pull Results
Is it unstuck? Once the vehicle is on secure ground and is
able to be safely driven, the pull is over. Stop the winching
process, put the vehicle in park/gear and set the parking
brake. Carefully reduce the tension on the cable and
remove the winch cable from the anchor point making sure
the cable remains untangled.
Step Fifteen: Neatly Rewind the Wire Cable
Now that your winching operation is complete, you will
need to properly rewind the winch cable back onto the
winch drum. This is an extremely important step as a
tangled winch rope can cause future problems if and when
you use your winch again. This step can be very dangerous
as when you are rewinding your winch cable there is a
greater chance of getting your fingers pinched in the roller
fairlead. Follow these steps carefully: Arrange the remote
control cable to the side so it cannot be caught in the
winch. Check the cable already wound on the winch to
make sure it is wound tight and even. If it is not, take the
time to straighten out the layers. Keeping the wire rope
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