How to spool under no load Arrange the rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the rope under light tension
Step 15: FOR VEHICLE RECOVERY, continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is complete. Step 16: SECURE VEHICLE. Once recovery of the vehicle is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the Transmission in “park”. Release tension in the rope. enough to cause serious damage to the winch. So, line up pulls as straight ahead as possible and stop winching if the rope comes close to the tie rods or mounting plate. To fix an uneven stack, spool out that section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum which will free up space for continued winching. What to look for under load The rope must always spool onto the drum on the side nearest the mounting plate as indicated by the warning label on the end of the winch motor. As you power in, make sure the rope winds evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer wire wraps from drawing into the inner wraps, binding and damaging the rope. Perform the pull with the vehicle transmission in neutral and the parking brake off. Be patient and let the winch do all the work. This prevents the vehicle from rolling back and causing a shock load that can damage the winch and rope. During side pulls the rope tends to stack up at one end of the drum. This stack can become large
Establish “no people” zones:
and spool the rope back onto the winch drum in even layers one layer at a time. At the end of each layer stop spooling and arrange the rope in tight even layers. Repeat this process until the winch hook is a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2m) from the winch. Pinch the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb and forefinger to keep tension on the rope. Walk the rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the remaining rope by pulsing the control switch. Store the hook at the fairlead or tensioned to a suitable location to the side. If you do not have the hook strap, use a length of cord or something similar. To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering in.
Never use the winch’s rope to tow another vehicle or object. NOTICE
Step 13: MAKE YOUR INTENTIONS CLEAR. Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand — never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the rope or snatch block. Your situation may have other “no people” zones. Step 14: BEGIN WINCHING. With the winching vehicle’s engine on and light tension already on the rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum. The vehicle may be steered while winching but not driven. Driving vehicle causes rope to become slack and entangled.
Step 17: DISCONNECT ROPE. Disconnect from the anchor.
Step 19: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROL. Disconnect the remote control cord and store in a clean and dry place. Winching operations are now complete. Put the cap on the socket.
Step 18: REWIND ROPE.The person handling the rope should walk the rope in and not let it slide through the hand and control the winch at all times.
Always avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up rope at one end of the drum. This can damage rope or winch. NOTICE
Always keep hands and clothing clear of the rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. ! WARNING
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