2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 324

Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). 4. Engage the PTO. Refer to the manufacturer's or installer's for instructions on electrically engaged PTOs. 5. For mobile operations, shift the transmission into the gear you want, apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake. For stationary operations, leave the parking brake applied. 6. Release the clutch and regular brakes as you normally would. When the clutch is released, the PTO will start. 7. Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following: 1. For stationary use shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. Turn the PTO rotary switch ON. 3. If the engine speed is below the PTO engage speed limit, the PTO will start. The blinking LED on the PTO control switch indicates PTO engage is requested. When PTO engages the LED will switch from blinking to a steady light. NOTICE: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear may damage the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake, or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling. Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped) Before using a PTO, refer to the manufacturer's or installer's instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1. Hold the clutch pedal down. 2. Set the parking brake. 4-96