Final Analysis And Maintenance - Warn 97740 Guide D'installation Et Operateur

winch until all of the slack is wound onto the
winch drum.
Never touch winch rope or hook while someone
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else is at the control switch or during winching operation.
WARNING Never touch winch rope or hook while under
tension or under load.
10. With gloves on, hold tension on the winch rope
with one hand; carefully push the winch rope to
the side of the drum the winch rope is attached
to so there are no gaps between each coil on the
drum.
Always wind the winch rope on bottom
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(mountside) of drum.
11. Be sure to check that the winch rope is winding
off of the bottom of the drum or the automatic
load holding brake will not function properly.
NOTE: If the winch rope is winding off the top
of the drum, you have powered the winch "out"
instead of "in". Be sure you are powering in.
12. The following steps should be done using two
people for proper safety. If you attempt to
tension your winch rope alone be sure to always
set the parking brake, place the transmission in
gear or park and turn the vehicle off every time
you exit the vehicle to inspect the winch rope.
NOTICE Use care to evenly wrap each layer to prevent
damage to the rope.
Never use remote when vehicle is not in line of
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sight of operator.
13. The driver of the vehicle should operate the
winch.
14. Instruct your assistant to stand to the side of the
vehicle and away from the winch rope. NOTE:
Your assistant should signal you if the winch rope
is winding correctly or incorrectly by watching
it move across the fairlead as the winch rope is
powered in.
15. Start the vehicle and place the transmission in
neutral. Then release the parking brake while
applying moderate brake pedal pressure.
16. Power-in the winch rope to start winching in.
17. After winching in for approximately 6 ft. (2m),
stop winching.
18. Slowly let up off of the brake pedal and then
apply the parking brake. This will ensure that
there is no load on the winch rope.
19. Place the transmission in park or in gear and turn
the vehicle off.
FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
20 Exit the vehicle and inspect the winch to make
sure that the winch rope is being evenly wound
onto the winch drum and not sinking into the
lower layer. If the winch rope is sinking, power-
out the winch rope by pushing the power-out
button on the remote control and repeat this
step from the beginning with more brake pedal
pressure.
21. When you are convinced the winch rope is
winding onto the winch drum properly, repeat
steps until the vehicle is within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
winch anchor. Once within 6 ft. (2 m), slowly
let up off of the brake pedal and then apply
the parking brake. This will ensure that there
is no load on the winch rope. Then place the
transmission in park or in gear and turn the
vehicle off.
22. Exit the vehicle. Disconnect the hook from the
anchor.
23. While holding onto the supplied hook strap, hold
tension on the winch rope and slowly power-in
the winch by "pulsing" the power-in button on
your remote control until the hook is within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the fairlead.
24. Stop winching in and attach the hook to a
suitable anchor point on the vehicle.
25. Once the hook is suitably attached to the vehicle,
power-in the remaining slack in the winch rope
by "pulsing" the power-in button on your remote
control until there is minimal slack in the winch
rope. NOTICE Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This
could cause damage to the fairlead.
Rigging
For complete rigging fundamentals, Read
the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, found
online at http://www.warn.com/corporate/
literaturerequest.shtml.
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FINAL ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE

Check
Take time to fully read the Instructions and/
or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques, in order to understand
your winch and its operations
Check fasteners and make sure they are tight
and to proper torque.
Replace damaged fasteners.
Verify wiring to all components is correct and
be certain that all connections are tight.
Verify there is no exposed/bare wiring,
terminals or cable insulation damage
(cha ng/cutting).
Cover any exposures with terminal boots.
Repair or replace damaged electrical cable.
Inspect rope for damage.
Replace rope immediately if damaged.
Keep winch, rope and switch control free
from contaminants.
Use a clean rag or towel to remove any
dirt and debris.
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Always spool the winch rope onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation label.
Always Wind Rope on Bottom of Drum.
Never Wind Rope Over Top of Drum.
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Every 90 days
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Take time to fully understand your winch and the
winching operation by reviewing the Basic Guide
to Winching Techniques found online at:
http://www.warn.com/corporate/literaturerequest.shtml.
For further information or any questions contact:
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
12900 S.E. Capps Road, Clackamas
OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200,
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
or visit www.warn.com.
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