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WINCH
• Even if wearing heavy gloves, never let the winch cable run through your hands.
• Never release the clutch on the winch when the winch cable is under a load.
• Never use the winch for lifting or transporting people.
• Never use the winch to hoist or suspend a vertical load.
• Never immerse the winch in water. Take the winch to a certified dealer for service if
immersion occurs.
• Never winch the hook fully into the winch. The hook can damage winch components.
• Disconnect the remote control from the vehicle when the winch is not in use to prevent
accidental activation and use by unauthorized persons.
• Never apply grease or oil to the winch cable. Grease and oil will cause the winch cable to
collect debris and shorten the life of the cable.
WINCH OPERATION
Read all of the Winch Safety beginning on page 31 before operating your winch.
NOTICE: Practicing operation and use of the winch before it is needed to perform a job is recommended.
Improper or irresponsiblewinch usecan result in severe injury or death. Complywith all
winch instructions andwarningsinthis manual.
Since all winching situations are different, follow these important guidelines:
• Evaluate the winching operation before performing it.
• Proceed slowly and deliberately.
• Maintain constant awareness of your surroundings.
• Maintain constant awareness that the winch is very powerful.
• Change the winching strategy if the current strategy is not working.
• Seek assistance if needed.
1. Inspect the vehicle, winch, winch cable, and winch controls for any signs of damage or parts in need of repair or
replacement before each use. Replace the cable if signs of wear or damage is visible. Never operate a winch in
need or repair or service.
2. If pulling the vehicle itself, engage the neutral lock. If pulling another vehicle, apply the parking brake on the vehi-
cle performing the winching to prevent it from moving while winching. Use wheel chocks if needed.
3. Use a hook strap when handling the hook. Never hook the winch cable to itself.
Neverput your fingers into the hook. Doing so
could lead to severe injury.
a. Attach the hook onto the load or use a tow strap or chain to
secure the load to the winch cable.
Do not use arecovery strap as a tow strap.
Recovery straps aredesigned to stretch so they storeenergy. The stored energy in the
recovery strap will release if the winch cablebreaks. The use of recovery straps can
cause severe injury or death.
Do not hook the winch cableback onto itself.Doing so will damage
the winch cable andcan result in winch cable failure.
Replace the winch cable at the first signofdamage to prevent severe
injury or death in the event of failure. Replace factory approved
replacement parts.
b. If possible, keep the winch cable aligned with the centerline of the winching vehicle to
help maintain even spooling of the winch cable.
Hook Strap
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