Allied Systems W8L Operating Manual page 24

The BRAKE-OFF position is a detent position, and the
control lever must be pulled back to the BRAKE-ON
(neutral) position. Hydraulic pressure is applied to release
the brake. The winch will not rotate easily because of
friction in the clutches, the brake and the gear train.
Wire rope cannot be pulled from the winch by hand. The
BRAKE-OFF position is used when the operator has a
load on the winch wire rope. The operator can move the
tractor forward without moving the load and still keep the
wire rope tight.
1. Power Control Lever
Figure 8 - Winch Operator Controls
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