3
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch
operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember
you hear your winch as well as see it operate. Get to
recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull,
and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Soon you
will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with you.
Your winch will not only pull your vehicle up or ease
your vehicle down a steep grade, it will also pull another
vehicle or a load while your vehicle is anchored in a sta-
tionary position. The sketches on this page show you a
few techniques.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tar-
paulin over the rope five or six feet from the hook. It will
slow the snap back in the event of a broken rope. Also,
open the vehicle hood for additional protection.
Use the vehicle wheel power to help the winch, but
don’t overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can’t
always hook up and pull out in one step. Examine all the
areas for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situ-
ations, direction, and goal.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk pro-
tector.
Stakes driven in solid earth and chained together make
a good anchor point for self-recovery when no solid
anchor point is available.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place
it in a deep ravine.
Winches equipped with fairleads can pull from several
directions. Pull from an angle only to straighten up the
vehicle-otherwise you can damage structural members
or other parts of your vehicle and cause excess rope
buildup on one end of the winch drum.
For a direct pull of 2000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or
solid anchor, and take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line and tie off to chassis.
Take out of gear.
TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION
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