Section 4: Operation
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7. Attach the wire rope hook to a
chain sling, or bridle and hook
securely to the work. Be sure of
this hook up; you don’t want it
breaking loose during the pull.
(See the safety sections earlier
in this manual). Do not connect
to thin or loose body panels or
components that could break
loose during the winching oper-
ation. Slings and bridles are usually designed with hook clusters on them.
Most chassis manufacturer’s provide tie-down hooks and/or slots in chassis
frames that may be able to be used as recovery attachment points. (Consult
the Chassis Manufacturer’s Towing Manual and/or the American Automobile
Association (AAA) Towing Manuals.) DO NOT EXCEED THE WORKING
LIMIT OF THE WIRE ROPE. Wire rope ratings can be found on the placard
on your unit or in Section 7.1 of this manual. If a heavy lift or pull is to be
made exceeding the wire rope working limits, additional cable lines will be
necessary.
8. Reengage the winch “free-
spool” by turning the handle
back 90°.
9. Jog the winch control until
the handle retracts into the
engaged position. Now slowly
take up the slack in the wire
rope.
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