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BEFORE YOU BEGIN - Realize that each winching situation is unique:
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Take your time to think through the winch operation you are about to perform.
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Proceed slowly and deliberately.
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Never hurry or rush during winching.
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Always pay attention to your surroundings.
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Be prepared to change your winching strategy if it is not working.
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Remember that although your winch is very powerful, there are simply some situations that you and
the winch will not be able to deal with. Do not be afraid to ask others for help when necessary.
1. Always inspect the vehicle, winch, cable and controls for signs of damage or parts in need of repair
before each use. Pay particular attention to the first 3 feet (1 meter) of winch cable if the winch is used
(or has been used) for lifting a plow. Promptly replace any worn or damaged cable.
2. Apply the vehicle's park brake and/or park mechanism to hold the vehicle in place during winching. Use
wheel chocks when necessary.
3. Release the winch drum and pull out the required length of cable. Always use the hook strap to handle
the hook. Never remove the hook strap from the hook.
CAUTION: Always maintain a minimum of five (5) full turns of cable around the winch drum at all
times� The friction provided by wrapping cable allows the drum to pull on the cable and move the
load�
4. Attach the hook onto the load, or use a tow strap or chain to secure the load to the winch hook. Never
hook the winch cable back onto itself. This can damage the winch cable and result in cable failure.
Safe Operation - Driving Safely
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