How To Use A Trailer Winch
How to use a trailer winch
Winches are very useful when loading broken down vehicles onto a car trailer, however it is important that all safety measures are carried out correctly to avoid damage or injury.
- Ensure the trailer is safely connected to the towing vehicle prior to operating the winch to prevent the trailer from rolling away.
- Only load vehicles onto and off of a trailer on a flat, sealed surface, ensuring the towing vehicle is in park with the handbrake on.
- If required, chock the towing vehicles wheels for added safety to prevent any movement.
- Open the winches safety latch and lock it into the open position.
- Pull the winch strap out towards the trailer ramps. (Watch out for spinning handle).
- Inspect the winch strap prior to use to check for excessive ware or fraying.
- Attach the winch strap to approved tow points on the vehicle only.
- Never stand behind a vehicle that is being winched onto a car trailer as the strap may fail at any time.
- Release the safety catch so that you can hear a clicking sound as you wind the winch in.
- Keep the winch strap centred and ensure the vehicle is loaded in the center of the trailer.
- Never wear lose clothing when using the winch as it may become caught in the cogs.
Note: The winch is designed to pull vehicles on to the trailer only and not to be used for unloading or for securing the vehicle to the trailer during travel.
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