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Rigging for the Pull
The following steps describe how
to recover your vehicle with rigging a
single line pull. Double or multiple line
rigging techniques follow the same basic
steps, but use a snatch block to assist
the process.
Step 1: PUT ON GLOVES.
Step 2: DISENGAGE CLUTCH. To allow
free spooling of the winch drum,
rotate the clutch lever on the winch
to Disengage. Freespooling conserves
battery power.
Step 3: FREE THE WINCH HOOK AND
ATTACH HOOK STRAP. Free the winch
hook from its anchor point. Attach hook
strap to the hook (if not attached).
Single line pull
Whether you’re recovering another
vehicle or pulling a stump from the
ground, knowing the proper winching
techniques can help keep you and others
around you safe. And perhaps the most
important part of the winching process,
regardless of the situation, is what you
do before you pull.
In this section, we’ll show you the
basic fundamentals for effective winch-
ing. However, it is up to you to analyze
the situation and make the decisions
necessary for the proper use of your
winch. Apply your knowledge of your
winch and the basic fundamentals
you’ve practiced and adjust your tech-
niques to your unique situation. Some
keys to remember when using your Warn
winch:
1. Always take your time to assess
your situation and plan your pull
carefully.
2. Always take your time when using a
winch.
3. Use the right equipment for your
situation.
4. Always wear leather gloves and
do not allow the wire rope to slide
through your hands.
5. You and only you should handle the
wire rope and operate the remote
control switch.
6. Think safety at all times.
7. Practice. Practice and practice the
steps.
BEFORE YOU PULL
WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
Step 4: PULL WIRE TO ANCHOR POINT.
Pull out enough wire rope to reach your
anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain
amount of tension in the wire. It can
become twisted and overwrap when
slackened, leading to wire rope damage.
To prevent loosing the end, hold the
winch hook in the hook strap while you
work.
Step 5: SECURE TO THE ANCHOR POINT.
Once you’ve established your anchor
point, secure the tree trunk protector or
choker chain around the object.
Step 6: ATTACH THE CLEVIS/D-SHACKLE
AND HOOK STRAP. Attach the shackle to
the two ends of the strap or chain and
through the hook loop, being careful
not to over tighten (tighten and back-
off
1/2 turn).
How to choose an anchor point:
A secure anchor is critical to winching
operations. An anchor must be strong
enough to hold while winching. Natural
anchors include trees, stumps, and rocks.
Hook the cable as low as possible. If no
natural anchors are available, when
recovering another vehicle, your vehicle
becomes the anchor point. In this case,
be sure to put the transmission in neutral,
apply the hand brake and block its wheels to
prevent your vehicle from moving.
Ideally, you’ll want an anchor point
that will enable you to pull straight in the
direction the vehicle will move. This allows
the wire rope to wind tightly and evenly
onto the spooling drum. An anchor point as
far away as possible will provide the winch
with its greatest pulling power.
BEFORE YOU PULL
WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
Stakes or axles,
driven in at an
angle and tied
together.
Spare tire and rim
buried deep and
the chain secured
through the rim.
Buried log with
chain secured
around the log.
WARNING
WARNING
Never engage or
disengage clutch
if winch is under
load, winch rope is
in tension or drum is
moving.
Never wrap winch
rope back onto itself.
Use a choker chain or
tree trunk protector
on the anchor.
WARNING
Always keep hands
clear of winch rope,
hook loop, hook and
fairlead opening
during installation,
operation, and when
spooling in or out.
WARNING
Always use
supplied hook strap
whenever spooling
winch rope in or out,
during installation
or operation to
avoid injury to
hands and fingers.
CAUTION
Never leave remote
control where it
can be activated
during free spooling,
rigging, or when the
winch is not being
used.