The winch rope must be properly tensioned before use. Follow the instructions listed to tension the rope:
Un-spool the rope leaving five wraps of rope on the winch drum.
Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point.
Be certain the anchor will withstand the load required to tension the winch rope.
Apply at least 1,000 lb (454 kg) of tension to the rope while winding the rope. Always use care to ensure the rope does not pile up on one side of the drum and is neatly wound onto the drum.
The winch rope must spool on the winch drum in the direction indicated on the drum rotation decal on the winch.