Winching (If Equipped) - Winching Your Vehicle

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Winching Your Vehicle

For more information, refer to The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques.

Put on gloves.

Switch the clutch to the freespool position.

Pull the winch rope to the anchor point.

Secure the winch rope to the anchor point using a tree trunk protector or choker chain.

Secure the clevis to the tree trunk protector or choker chain and the hook strap by threading the two ends of the tree trunk protector or choker chain and the hook strap loop through the clevis. Do not overtighten the clevis.

Switch the clutch to the locked position.

Remove the cap from the control box and connect the remote control to the control box.

Put the winch rope under tension by slowly winding it with the remote control.

Check the anchor and make sure all the connections are secure and free of debris.

Make sure the winch rope is neatly wound around the spooling drum.

Place an energy absorber, such as a tree limb, heavy jacket, chain or backpack, over the winch rope, halfway between the winch and anchor point.

Make sure that everyone in the immediate area is clear of the winching vehicle.

With your vehicle switched on, begin winching slowly and steadily with the remote control.

Continue winching your vehicle until it is on stable ground.

Place your vehicle in park (P).

Note: If your vehicle is manual transmission, place it in first gear.

Disconnect the winch rope from the anchor.

Wind the winch rope back onto the winch drum by walking it back with the remote control. Keep tension on the rope when rewinding it onto the drum to evenly distribute the winch rope on the drum.

Secure the winch hook to the shackle point or the fairlead.

Disconnect the remote control from the control box. Store the remote in a clean, dry place. Place the cap back on the control box.

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