C. Have the engine running when using the winch to avoid
draining the battery.
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Winch rope;
A. Be sure that the rope is in good condition and is attached
properly.
B. Do not use the winch if rope is frayed.
C. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
D. Do not replace the rope with a Rope of lesser strength.
E. The life of the rope is directly related to the use and care it
receives. The first winch run should be a familiarization run
while in a relaxed, non-recovery situation. Spool out the rope
until the 5 layers of rope is still on the drum, then rewind the
rope on the drum under a load of 250kgs or more. This will
slightly stretch and tension the new rope and create a tight rope
wrap around the drum. Failure to do so may result in Rope
damage and reduced rope life.
F. When the rope is replaced, be sure to apply loctite or an equal
compound to the rope clamp thread. Tighten the clamp screw
properly but do not over tighten. The loctite will prevent
loosening of the screw in arduous conditions. Loctite 7471
primer and 222 thread locker are recommended.
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Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
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Do not drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement
in combination with winch operation may overload the rope, the winch itself
or cause damaging shock loads.
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Shock loads when winching is dangerous! A shock load occurs when an
increase in force is suddenly applied to the rope. A vehicle rolling back on a
slack rope may induce a damaging shock load.
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The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle and non-industrial
applications.
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Do not use the winch in hoisting as these winches do not conform to the
required hoist safety factors and features.
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Do not use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
