How to Operate the 4x4 Winch When Y...
How to Operate the 4x4 Winch When You Pull
Dec 14, 2010 1:54:53 PM
When you use the 4×4 winch, you should realize that it is of great importance to operate you 4×4 winches in a real situation. Remember to practice winching techniques before you account some situation like winching.Before you operate the 4×4 winches, make sure about the wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum of 4×4 winches. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire rope.
Midway between the 4×4 winch and the anchor point to absorb energy should the wire rope snap loose. Tree limbs, heavy jackets, chain, back pack and the like may be used for this purpose.
Be sure that everyone surrounding the 4×4 winch operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand near the wire rope of 4×4 winches or the winched vehicle.
When the vehicle's engine on and the wire rope has light tension, you can begin winching with 4×4 winch slowly and steadily. The wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum of 4×4 winches. With others' assistance, the vehicle can be slowly driven by 4×4 winches.
Continue pulling with 4×4 winches until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is complete.
Once recovery of the vehicle is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in automatic or "low" gear for manual transmissions.
Finally, put the 4×4 winch like wire rope and equipment in order to re-use for next time.
