E-Z-GO ST 480 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-7
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
To prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook the cable
to itself. Always use a nylon sling (Ref Fig. 6 on page 3-7)
(Ref Fig. 7 on page 3-7).
Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable hook.
Place a heavy cloth, jacket or blanket over the cable to act
as a damper should the cable break when operating the
winch (Ref Fig. 7 on page 3-7).
Remember that the winch operation will drain the battery
and may leave insufficient power to start the vehicle.
When operating the winch, keep the entire area in view.
Never release the free spool clutch while the cable is
under load.
Never work around the winch drum or the winch cable
while it is under tension.
Unplug the winch switch before working on the winch
drum in order to prevent inadvertent operation.
When operating winch, take up slack slowly. Stop winch
before cable becomes tight and inspect all winching con-
nections. Check winch attachment, hook attachment,
nylon sling (if required) and load attachment.
Do not pull at an angle. This will cause the wire cable to
pile up on one end of the winch. This may jam the winch
causing damage to the cable and/or the winch. Pulling the
vehicle at an angle can cause damage to the front suspen-
sion and may cause the vehicle to overturn. When pulling
vehicle, pull straight only (Ref Fig. 8 on page 3-8).
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch a load, it
should have the parking brake set and chocks installed on
Fig. 6 Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
Ref Wca 2
Fig. 7 Use a Nylon Sling and Install a Damper when Winching
Nylon
Sling
Damper
Ref Wcd 2