19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the
remote control cord from the control box and store
in a clean and dry place. Winching operations are
now complete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in.
NOTE:
Always store the remote control in a protected,
clean, dry area.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Various winching situations will require application of
other winching techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main-
taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to
assess what technique is correct for your situation.
Think "safety" at all times.
How To Change The Pulling Direction
All winching operations should have a straight line from
the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the
synthetic rope collecting on one side of the drum affect-
ing pulling efficiency and damaging synthetic rope. A
snatch block, secured to a point directly in front of the
vehicle will enable you to change your pulling direction
while still allowing the synthetic rope to be at 90° to
wind properly onto the spooling drum.
Increasing Pulling Power
In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling
power. The use of snatch blocks increases mechanical
advantage and that increases your pulling power.
Double Line
Because pulling power decreases with the number of
layers of synthetic rope on the winch drum, you can use
a snatch block to double line out more rope. This
decreases the number of layers of synthetic rope on the
drum, and increases pulling power. Start by feeding out
enough synthetic rope to free the winch hook. Attach
the hook to your vehicle's frame/tow hook and run the
rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and,
using the snatch block, pull out enough synthetic rope
to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to
the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree
trunk protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/
shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the
strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten
and back-off 1/2 turn).
HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will provide
increased vehicle response and maneuverability in tight
spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering
capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these con-
ditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steer-
ing effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and
during parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
•
Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and do not indi-
cate that there is a problem with the power steering
system.
•
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power
steering pump may make noise for a short amount
of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the
steering system. This noise should be considered
normal, and it does not in any way damage the
steering system.
CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering
fluid temperature and it should be avoided when pos-
sible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
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