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Vehicle Recovery Methods
Vehicle Self-Recovery:
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A. Release the winch drum and pull out the required length of cable.
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B. Whenever possible, pick an anchor point that aligns the winch cable to the vehicle's centerline as
close as possible. This will help the spooling of the winch cable and reduce the load on the fairlead.
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C. Attach the winch hook to an anchor point. NOTE: If freeing a stuck vehicle by attaching to a tree, use
an item such as a tow strap to avoid damaging the tree during winch operation. Sharp cables and chains
can damage and even kill trees� Always respect the environment�
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D� Re-engage the winch drum�
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E. Slowly winch in any slack in the winch cable, then damper it.
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F. Shift to the lowest gear available that will propel the vehicle in the direction of winching.
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G. Carefully apply winch power and throttle together to free the vehicle.
CAUTION: Using the vehicle throttle and winching at the same time has risk and is optional� Place the
vehicle in neutral and use only the winch if unsure of your operating abilities�
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H. Stop winching as soon as the stuck vehicle is able to propel itself without the help of the winch.
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I. Detach the winch hook, then rewind the cable evenly back onto the drum following the instructions in
this manual�
CAUTION: The ONLY time a winch-equipped vehicle should be moving and using the winch is for self-
recovery� The winch-equipped vehicle should NEVER use motion to "shock-load" the winch cable in
an attempt to recover a second stuck vehicle� See 'Winch Shock Loading' section in this manual for
more information�
Safe Operation - Driving Safely
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