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258 STARTING AND OPERATING
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.
3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of
the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the
winch to disengage. Freespooling conserves
battery power.
Free Spool Lever
4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook
strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor
point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not
attached).
Hook Strap
5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out
enough wire rope to reach your anchor point.
To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap
while you work.
Pulling Synthetic Rope
WARNING!
Never touch winch rope or hook while
someone else is at the control switch or during
winching operation.
Never touch winch rope or hook while under
tension or under load.
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