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Prevent Winch Rope Failure
Winch rope must be underwound on the drum. Winch rope failure is most often caused by operator error. There’s a lot to know about how to safely operate a winch and take care of your winch rope. One...
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Choosing Synthetic or Wire Winch Rope
Synthetic winch rope is lighter and safer than steel cable. Whether you’re looking for a new winch or replacing a damaged winch rope, one of the choices you need to make is whether to get a wire rope...
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Wire Winch Rope Safety
Use the winch strap and leather gloves to spool out winch cable. Handling wire winch rope is one of the hazards of using an electric winch. Although steel cable is rugged and durable in tough winching...
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Tips for Using a Recovery Winch Rope
The winch rope should spool in tight, even rows onto the drum. 1. Don’t spool out all of the cable. Always keep at least 5 wraps on the drum. Leaving a few wraps on the drum helps anchor the winch...
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How to Inspect Synthetic Winch Rope
If your synthetic rope shows signs of damage, replace it immediately.To keep your winch and synthetic rope operating safely and efficiently, you should check the condition of the rope before and after...
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How to Unbind Pinched Winch Cable
Use your truck or ATV to unbind a pinched winch cable.If you’ve ever gotten your winch cable pinched between the drum and the rod, you know what a pain it is to dig out. Freespooling won’t get you...
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Winch Rope Storage and Care
Clean and inspect your winch rope regularly. Caring for your winch rope is important for your safety. It should be a regular part of your winch maintenance. Make it a habit to inspect the winch rope...
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Respooling Winch Cable
Respool under load to make the cable tight. After you use your winch, it’s important to make sure you respool the cable so that it’s tight. If the cable is spooled too loosely, the strands can...
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How to Replace a Winch Cable
Replace the cable on your winch with the same diameter and length. When replacing the cable on your ATV or recovery winch, use the cable width and length recommended by the manufacturer. Never replace...
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Can I Attach a Snatch Strap to a Winch Cable?
Unlike a snatch strap, winch rope is not designed to stretch. If you’re short on winch cable, you might be tempted to hook up a snatch strap for an extension, but this can be a dangerous fix. Snatch...
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