2008 Ford F250 Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11

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Driver Controls 3. Free the winch hook from its anchor point and attach the hook strap to the hook (if not already attached). Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. 4. Pull the wire rope to the anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension in the rope; when slackened, it can become twisted and overwrap leading to rope damage. Note: Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. 5. Secure the rope to the anchor point. (See Choosing an anchor point earlier in ths chapter. 6. Attach the clevis/D-shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain and through the hook loop. Be careful not to overtighten (tighten, then back-off 1⁄2 turn). 7. Lock (Engage) the clutch using the lever on the winch. 11 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Supplement USA (fus)

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3. Free the winch hook from its
anchor point and attach the hook
strap to the hook (if not already
attached).
Always keep hands and
clothing clear of the wire
rope, hook and fairlead opening
during operation and when
spooling.
4. Pull the wire rope to the anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain
amount of tension in the rope; when slackened, it can become twisted
and overwrap leading to rope damage.
Note:
Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope
around the drum.
5. Secure the rope to the anchor point. (See
Choosing an anchor point
earlier in ths chapter.
6. Attach the clevis/D-shackle to the
two ends of the strap or chain and
through the hook loop. Be careful
not to overtighten (tighten, then
back-off
1
±
2
turn).
7. Lock (Engage) the clutch using
the lever on the winch.
2008 F-250/350/450/550
(f23)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Driver Controls
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