Dodge RAM 2500 2022 Owner's Manual page 190

186 STARTING AND OPERATING
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have
established your anchor point, secure the
tree-trunk protector or choker-chain around
the object.
Tree Trunk Protector
CAUTION!
Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load.
NOTE:
How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is
critical to winching operations. An anchor must be
strong enough to hold while winching. Natural
anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the
cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are
available when recovering another vehicle, your
vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this case, be
sure to put the transmission in NEUTRAL, apply the
hand brake and block its wheels to prevent your
vehicle from moving. Ideally, you'll want an anchor
point that will enable you to pull straight in the
direction the vehicle will move. This allows the
synthetic rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the
spooling drum. An anchor point as far away as
possible will provide the winch with its greatest
pulling power.
7. Attach the Clevis/D-Shackle and Tree Trunk
Protector. Attach the shackle to the two ends
of the strap or chain and through the hook,
being careful not to over tighten (tighten and
back-off 1/2 turn).
Clevis/D-Shackles
8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by
rotating the clutch lever on the winch to
engage.
NOTE:
Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disen-
gaged.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch
control box, located on the front fascia/
bumper. Be careful not to let the remote
control cord dangle in front of the winch. If you
choose to control the winch from inside your
vehicle, always pass the remote through a
window to avoid pinching the cord in the door.
Always disconnect the remote control when
not in use.
Winch Box Remote Control Connector