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3.6.2.2 To ‘’rock’’ the load:

Pull the rope until the engine comes close to stalling and release the tension. Pull again on the

rope to put tension and repeat as needed.

Be careful with this method since it generates heat and can wear the

rope quickly.

If the winch is pulling the rope but the load does not move (often the

case when using a very long rope), it’s because your rope is stretching and could reach

the breaking point and recoil towards you. SLOWLY release the tension on the rope but

beware of the accumulated tension. You could get burned from the rope exiting your

hands quickly or be pulled towards the winch.

3.6.2.3 How to pause while winching:

SLOWLY release the tension on the rope and let it slip on the capstan drum.

Do not let the rope slip for more than a few seconds on the drum

while in tension – the heat created by the friction could melt or damage the rope.

3.6.2.4 How to maintain a load without releasing the tension:

You may maintain tension on the end of the rope either by holding it or attaching it to a fixed

object:

1) Shut the engine off;

2) Wrap the rope twice around the rope hook to relieve tension from your hands (figure 1).

3) Tie two half-knots around the rope hook (figure 2).

3.6.2.5 How to resume winching:

You must release some tension before restarting the winch engine. First, untie the two half-

knots. Let go some of the rope to release some tension. While holding the rope with one hand,

start the engine by pulling on the crank and pull the throttle up. You can now resume winching.