2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 365
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 363 1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle 6. Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the winch drum charging system and features a thermal protection switch to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the that automatically stops motor function in the power-in wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand. direction if the motor gets too hot. 7. Remote Control: The remote control provides the 2. Remote Socket: The remote socket allows the remote interface between the winch operator and the winch. The control to be attached to the control pack to allow the remote control provides the ability to power the winch in, winch to function. out, and stop the winch. To operate the winch, the toggle switch is pressed down to power the winch in and up to 3. Winch Drum with Integral Brake: The winch drum power the winch out. The winch will stop if the switch is allows the wire rope to be stored on the winch and left in the neutral (center) position. transmits force to the wire rope. The winch is equipped with an integral brake that will stop rotation of the winch CAUTION! drum if the winch motor is stopped. If not installed, the hook strap must be placed on the 4. 3-Stage Planetary Gear Set: Provides balance between hook. speed and pulling power. 5. Wire Rope: The wire rope allows the winch to be Fairlead: The fairlead acts as a guide for the wire rope connected to an anchor to provide a pulling force. and minimizes damage to the rope. 5