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Winch Operation
All Mudd-Ox’s come standard with a front winch and optional rear. It is important to understand the abilities and limits of your winch. For
information of your exact winch and proper use of snatch block, refer to the manufacturer’s specifications and owner’s manual.
Operation
Control switch: Located on the instrument panel is a momentary switch. It is labeled “Winch” (See pages 15-16). This switch allows the op-
erator to control the winch while inside the vehicle. For operation outside the vehicle, there is an external winch controller plugin labeled
“B” in Figure-1.
Free spool: On the driver side of the winch itself there is a large, twistable knob (See “A” in Figure-1). It engages/disengages the winch motor
from the spool. When the motor is disengaged, it is known as “free spooling.” This allows operators to grab onto the winch hook and extend
the winch line without having to hold the switch.
Note:
After extending the winch line to your desired length, remember to twist the knob
to engage the winch motor, or else the winch will not operate.
Warning
• Put a weighted object over winch line. In the event of the line snapping apart, it will prevent the line from whipping into the air.
• Do not attempt to move other objects with the winch. It is intended only for recovering the Mudd-Ox.
• If the winch begins to stall, do not continue holding the operating switch. This will ruin the motor.
• Always keep at least 5 wraps of winch line on the spool to prevent the line from pulling off.
• Never let the winch line slide across bare hands. Broken strands can cause severe injury.
• Each winch has a duty cycle. Do not overheat or overwork winch.
• Do not use winch as a tie down when transporting the Mudd-Ox.
• Ensure people are clear of winch line during operation.
• Keep debris out of line and spool
• Prevent winch line from kinking. If there is already a kink, unkink immediately.
Figure-1
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