OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-5
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
The winch remote control plugs into the receptacle on the driver side of
the seat support (Ref Fig. 3 on page 3-5).
To unwind the cable, locate the clutch knob on the winch. Pull out knob
and rotate 90° to lock out. Using handsaver bar, pull cable from winch
drum. Leave at least five turns of cable on drum. Re-engage drum by
turning clutch knob 90°, returning it to original position (Ref Fig. 4 on
page 3-5).
To wind cable, use handsaver bar to keep tension on the cable while
activating remote. When winding cable, make sure the cable winds
tightly and evenly onto the drum leaving no gaps that could cause pre-
mature wear to the cable. When using winch under a load, operate the
remote control from as far to the side of the vehicle as possible. Do not
operate winch while sitting in passenger seat. Read the following sec-
tion (Winch Applications) before attempting to operate winch.
WINCH APPLICATIONS
The winch may be used for a number of purposes, including pulling the
vehicle if it loses traction on unsuitable terrain.
Improper use of the winch
could result in a number of
conditions that could cause
severe injury or death to operator, occupants of
vehicle or bystander.
Fig. 2 Winch Mounted to Vehicle
Fig. 3 Winch Remote Control
Front Axle
Clevis Pin
Spring Pin
Winch shown mounted at front of vehicle
Receptacle
Remote Control
Fig. 4 Winch Clutch Knob
Pull out
ENGAGED
Clutch Knob
LOCKED OUT
Turn 90
0
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