Winch Accessories
The following accessories are necessary to attach the
winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe
winching.
Gloves:
Wire rope, through use,
will developbarbswhich can
slice skin. It is extremely impor-
tant to wear protective gloves
while operating the winch or han-
dling the wire rope. Avoid loose
fitting clothes or anything that
could become entangled in the
wire rope and other moving parts.
Snatch/Block Pulley:Used prop-
erly, the multi-purpose snatch
block allows you to (1) increase the
winch’s pulling power; and (2)
change your pulling direction
without damaging the wire rope.
Proper use of the snatch block is
covered inBefore You Pull.
Clevis/D-Shackles:The D-Shackle
is a safe means of connecting the
looped ends of cables, straps and
snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is
threaded to allow easy removal.
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Conditions that would require replacement:
•Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt
body)
•Rib or belt wear
•Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs)
•Belt slips
•“Groove jumping(belt does not maintain correct
position on pulley)
•Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before
new belt is installed)
•Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is
heard or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component
such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully
inspected for damage and proper alignment.Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser-
viced at an authorized dealer.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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