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STARTING AND OPERATING 343
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Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch
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.
CAUTION!
• Always know your winch: Take the time to fully read
and understand the included Installation and Opera-
tions Guide, and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques,
in order to understand your winch and the winching
operation.
• Always inspect winch installation and synthetic rope
condition before operating the winch. Frayed, kinked
or damaged rope must be replaced immediately. Loose
or damaged winch installation must be corrected
immediately.
• Always be sure any element which can interfere with
safe winching operations is removed prior to initiating
winching.
• Always keep remote control lead clear of the drum,
synthetic rope and rigging.
• Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed rope, or loose
connections. Replace if damaged.
• Be careful not to pull the winch rope collar through the
rollers. Watch and listen to winch for proper snugness.
• Never power hook through fairlead. Could cause
damage.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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