Winch Components
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Remote Control: The remote control provides the interface between the winch operator and the winch. The remote control provides the ability to power the winch in, out, and stop the winch. To operate the winch, the toggle switch is pushed down to power the winch in and up to power the winch out. The winch will stop if the switch is left in the neutral (center) position.
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Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system.
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Remote Socket: The remote socket (which will be located on the bumper assembly) allows the remote control to be attached to the control pack to allow the winch to function.
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Winch Drum With Integral Brake: The winch drum allows the rope to be stored on the winch and transmits force to the rope. The winch is equipped with an integral brake that will stop rotation of the winch drum if the winch motor is stopped.
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Synthetic Rope: The synthetic rope allows the winch to be connected to an anchor to provide a pulling force. This synthetic rope is highly flexible, lightweight, and it floats.
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Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the winch drum to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
If not installed, the hook strap must be placed on the hook.
Fairlead: The hawse fairlead acts as a guide for the synthetic rope and minimizes damage to the rope.