Before You Pull - Warn Industries 1700 Guia De Instalacion

Tree Trunk Protector Typically
made of tough, high-quality nylon, it
provides the operator an attachment
point for the winch rope to a wide variety
of anchor points and objects, as well as
protect living trees.
! CAUTION
Never attach a
recovery strap
to the winch
hook to
increase the
length of a
pull. Never
attempt to tow
a vehicle with
the recovery
strap attached
Recovery Strap Never use a
directly to the
recovery strap in a winching operation.
winch hook.
Because it is designed to stretch, it
Never use
stores energy and could react like a
"bungie"
rubber band should your rigging fail. Use
straps that
the recovery strap to "snatch" out a stuck
develop
vehicle.
Shovels & Hand Tools Quite often
tremendous
during winching activities, you'll find
and potentially
yourself in need of some additional help.
dangerous
You may want to carry equipment such
amounts of
as a shovel and an axe.
force when
stretched.
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Backup Parts Important backup
parts to carry for backcountry travel
should include an extra screw-pin
shackle, snatch block, and remote control
unit. For severe and continued winch
use, consider including an extra wire
rope and winch hook.
Toolbox Items Items to bring along
include hand wrenches, screwdrivers,
pliers and tools to change wire rope.
Battery Recommendations A fully
charged conventional ATV battery is
recommended to obtain peak perform-
ance from your winch. Make sure all
electrical connections are clean and tight.
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BEFORE YOU PULL

Practice using your winch before you
get stuck. A real situation is no time to be
learning how to use your winch.
Make sure new wire rope is stretched
Rigging for the Pull
before it is first used. Unspool the full
length of the wire rope, leaving 5 wraps
recover your vehicle with rigging a single
on the drum. Apply at least 500 pounds
line pull. Double or multiple line rigging
of tension. You can do this by setting up
techniques follow the same basic steps,
an anchor point and pulling your vehicle
but use a snatch block to assist the
to it on a slightly inclined, flat surface and
process.
letting the vehicle roll.
Step 1: PUT ON GLOVES.
Whether you're recovering another
vehicle or pulling a stump from the
ground, knowing the proper winching
techniques can help keep you and
others around you safe. And perhaps
the most important part of the winching
process, regardless of the situation, is
what you do before you pull.
In this section, we'll show you the
basic fundamentals for effective
winching. However, it is up to you to
analyze the situation and make the
decisions necessary for the proper use
of your winch. Apply your knowledge of
Step 2: DISENGAGE CLUTCH. To
your winch and the basic fundamentals
allow free spooling of the winch drum,
you've practiced and adjust your
rotate the clutch lever on the winch to
techniques to your unique situation.
Disengage. Freespooling conserves
Some keys to remember when using
battery power.
your Warn winch:
1. Always take your time to assess
your situation and plan your pull
carefully.
2. Always take your time when using
a winch.
3. Use the right equipment for your
situation.
4. Always wear leather gloves and
do not allow the wire rope to slide
through your hands.
5. You and only you should handle
the wire rope and operate the
remote control switch.
Step 3: FREE THE WINCH HOOK AND
6. Think safety at all times. ATTACH HOOK STRAP. Free the winch
hook from its anchor point. Attach hook
7. Practice. Practice and practice the
strap to the hook (if not attached).
steps.
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G G O O P P R R E E P P A A R R E E D D
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Single line pull
The following steps describe how to
! WARNING
Always use
supplied
hook strap
to hold
hook when
spooling
wire rope in
or out.
! WARNING
Always
keep hands
and clothing
clear of the
wire rope,
hook and
fairlead
opening
during
operation
and when
spooling.
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