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170 STARTING AND OPERATING
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 disengaged.
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
10. Put synthetic rope under tension. Using the remote
control switch, slowly wind the rope until no slack
remains. Once the rope is under tension, stand well
clear of it and never step over it.
Pulling Synthetic Rope Under Tension
11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with the
winching procedure.
12. Check synthetic rope. The rope should be neatly
wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding
can cause damage to the synthetic rope.
Synthetic Rope Neatly Wound Around The Spooling Drum
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