Where do you stand when winching?

Where do you stand when winching?

Never straddle a winch line (we hope it’s obvious why), and when winching, avoid standing between the vehicle and its anchor point. Anyone not involved with the actual winching (spotters, drivers, and magazine photographers) should get behind a vehicle, rock, or tree and stay a safe distance away from the cable.

Does a winch need to be grounded?

A correct ground is essential to safe, reliable winching. You’d be surprised how many calls we receive asking if a “ground” is putting the winch on the floor! Step 1 – Connect either a number 2 (two) or 4 (four) cable directly to one of your winch motor bolts that connect the winch motor.

How do I learn winching operation?

Begin winching operation with short controlled pulls while operating your vehicle. You don’t need to be stuck to practice these basics. Setup a different line each time you hit the trail if you have time, this will give you the confidence and know-how to recover in even the most difficult situation.

How do you attach an object to a winch?

Attachments can be a tree, vehicle, or steak. Lock the clutch, connect the remote, and put line under tension. Drape a blanket, coat, or other object on the line once it’s tight. This will counteract a line if it breaks. Begin winching operation with short controlled pulls while operating your vehicle.

Do you have to wear gloves when using a winch?

Always carry a pair of heavy duty gloves, especially with winches that have wire rope. The wire can develop barbs that will easily lacerate unprotected hands. Although less common with synthetic rope, gloves are still recommended to avoid rope burn.

How much weight can a winch pull with two layers?

Each additional layer deducts about 10% off the rated line pull. So for a winch rated 9,500lbs, the second layer will pull 8,550lbs, the third 7,700lbs, etc. A loss of pulling power can also be experienced when the rope isn’t spooled evenly on the drum.