OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
Fig. 12 Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
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 inadver-
tent operation.
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. Pull-
ing the vehicle at an angle can cause dam-
age to the front suspension and may cause
the vehicle to overturn. When pulling vehi-
cle, pull straight only.
Fig. 13 Do Not Pull at Angle
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to
winch a load, it should have the park brake
set and chocks installed on all wheels.
Never use the winch to lift people or other
overhead 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.
COMMON SENSE OPERATION
To prevent severe injury or death, observe the
following:
Never transport loaded firearms on or in
vehicle.
Check that firearms are unloaded with the
safety engaged and are properly secured
with muzzle pointing in a safe direction
before operating vehicle.
Be aware of other firearms in proximity to
operator and passengers.
This vehicle is not a toy.
If not operated properly and
responsibly, it can cause severe injury or death to the
operator, passengers or bystanders. All operators
should possess a valid driver’s license. Children should
not be permitted to operate the vehicle. Children may
not have the skill, judgement or strength to operate this
or similar vehicles.
Alcohol, drugs and many over the counter medications
reduce the ability of the driver to operate the vehicle
safely. Always review side effects of any medication
with a doctor or pharmacist before operating vehicle.
Protective clothing and an approved motorcycle helmet
are recommended for operator and passengers when
operating vehicle in rough or densely wooded terrain.
When driving at full speed on a dirt road, loose surfaces
or wet grass, vehicle stopping distance will increase. If
the vehicle is fully loaded, it will take longer to stop than
with no load. When operating vehicle in wet weather
conditions, remember that the brakes may need to be
lightly
applied in order to provide enough friction to dry
the brake unit. If wet, the brakes will lose much of their
effect.
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