Rugged Ridge 3,000 Pound Heavy Duty Winch, ATV/UTV - Manual (Page 16)

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4.
Plan your pull, recognizing recovery winches are not intended for continuous
duty. Heavy load and slow line speed indicate high amperage draw causing heat
build-up in motor.
Avoid damaging motor by adjusting to shorter pull
cycles and longer cool-down periods under heavy load. Do not continue power to
stalling motor.
5.
Begin pull by gradually taking tension on cable to avoid shock loads. As you
power in, cable must wind tightly and evenly on drum to prevent over-wraps and
cable damage. Avoid side-pull on spool or cable stacking against spool side plates.
6.
Complete pull by securing ATV/UTV in gear with parking brake on. Slowly
power cable out to remove tension before securing rigging.
Cable must be stored evenly and tightly on spool to
prevent damage. Using gloves, grasp cable in sections at least 6 feet (2
meters) from fairlead. Slowly power cable onto spool while maintaining light
tension to produce tight, even wraps.
NOTICE
NOTICE
CABLE ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Cable must rewind in direction of arrow indicated on spool housing
for spool brake to function. If cable stacks or does not spool properly,
block or secure vehicle and slowly power-out problem section.
Keeping gloved hands clear of fairlead and spool, reposition cable to
opposite side of spool. Stand clear of winch while gradually regaining
tension on cable.
WARNING
•
Always keep hands, body and clothing clear of cable, hook and
fairlead during operation and spooling.
•
Wire spurs and strands from cable can cause serious injury. Always
use gloves and do not allow cable to slip through hands. Maintain at
least 6 feet (2 meters) between your position with cable and fairlead.
For control and safety, keep power switch with person holding cable
strap.
•
Always use hook strap when hook is within 6 feet (2 meters) of
fairlead. Secure hook to vehicle frame or tow eye and slowly power
spool to complete storing cable under light tension. Remove and
secure power switch.
WARNING