Quadratec Q9000 Synthetic 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 line and remove
the winch line from the anchor point making sure the line
remains untangled.
Step Fifteen: Neatly Rewind the Winch Line
Now that your winching operation is complete, you will
need to properly rewind the winch line back onto the
winch drum. This is an extremely important step as a
tangled winch line 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 line there is a
greater chance of getting your fingers pinched in the fair-
lead. Follow these steps carefully: Arrange the remote con-
trol cable to the side so it cannot be caught in the winch.
Check the line 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 line under light
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