GASOLINE UTILITY VEHICLES
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
To pull out the cable, the free spool clutch knob
must be used. Pull out and rotate the knob. If the
cable is under any load the clutch may not release
easily. Jog out some of the cable to release the
tension and operate clutch. Pull out the desired
amount of cable and secure. Engage the drum by
rotating the knob until it snaps in place. Never
operate the winch unless the clutch is engaged.
Have all persons and pets leave the area while
operating winch. Never allow anyone to remain in
the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook
the cable to itself. Always use a nylon sling (Ref
Fig. 8 on page 6) (Ref Fig. 9 on page 6).
Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable
hook. Place a heavy cloth, jacket or blanket over
the cable to act as a damper should the cable
break when operating the winch (Ref Fig. 9 on
page 6).
Remember that the winch operation will drain the
battery and may leave insufficient power to start
the vehicle.
When operating the winch, keep the entire area in
view.
Never release the free spool clutch while the
cable is under load.
Never work around the winch drum or the winch
cable while it is under tension.
Unplug the winch switch before working on the
winch drum in order to prevent inadvertent opera-
tion.
When operating winch, take up slack slowly. Stop
winch before cable becomes tight and inspect all
winching connections. Check winch attachment,
hook attachment, nylon sling (if required) and
load attachment.
Do not pull at an angle. This will cause the wire
cable to pile up on one end of the winch. This may
jam the winch causing damage to the cable and/or
the winch. Pulling the vehicle at an angle can
cause damage to the front suspension and may
cause the vehicle to overturn. When pulling vehi-
cle, pull straight only (Ref Fig. 10 on page 7).
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch
a load, it should have the parking brake set and
chocks installed on all wheels.
Never use the winch to lift people or other over-
head loads.
Do not use the winch to secure loads. Use a tie
down designed for the job.
Do not apply shock loads to the winch.
Do not attempt to modify or weld the winch.
Fig. 7 Never Operate Winch with Less Than
Five Turns Around Drum
Fig. 8 Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
Ref Wca 2
Fig. 9 Use a Nylon Sling and
Install a Damper when Winching
Nylon
Sling
Damper
Ref Wcd 2
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