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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.6 ARGO STORAGE COVERS (Part Nos. 621-21;
821-20 & 821-40 )
The Argo storage covers prevent debris, rain water or snow
from accumulating in the Argo. Secure the cover by pulling
it down over the bumper and tying the cord tightly in place.
A cord or tie strap through the side grommets and under the
vehicle lower body securely holds the cover in place in windy
conditions.
Damage may result to the cover if the vehicle is trans-
ported at highway speeds with the cover in place. If the
cover must be used while transporting the vehicle, dam-
age may be minimized by placing padding over sharp
corners such as the tail pipe or the winch and tying the
cover securely in place against the Argo body.
11.7 POWER WINCH (Part Nos. 622-105 & 622-110)
The power winch mounts to the front of the Argo and can be
used for self-recovery and to raise and lower the snowplow
blade (Part No. 657-00). The winch has a free-wheeling feature
that allows the cable to be pulled off the winch drum without
using the 12 volt electric motor.
The electrical components and the wiring design of the winch
kit prevents the use of the winch motor unless the ignition
key is turned to the ‘on’ position. This is a safety feature that
prevents the unauthorized use of the winch when the vehicle
is parked.
After the installation of the winch kit is completed, test the
electrical connections by moving the toggle switch control
from side to side with the ignition switch removed. If the
winch DOES NOT operate the connections are correct. If
the winch starts during this test have the installer correct the
wiring connections immediately.
11.7.1 Rules For Safe Operation
1. The winch is rated at 3,000 pounds (single-line) ca-
pacity. DO NOT OVERLOAD. DO NOT ATTEMPT
PROLONGED PULLS AT HEAVY LOADS. DO NOT
MAINTAIN POWER TO THE WINCH IF THE MOTOR
STALLS. Overloads can damage the winch and/or the wire
rope and create unsafe operating conditions. For heavy
loads, we recommend the use of the optional pulley block
and hook assembly (Warn Part No. 28881 or Superwinch
Part No. 1503) to double line the wire rope (Figure 11-16).
This reduces the load on the winch and the strain on the
wire rope by approximately 50%.
Figure 11-16 Double Line.
2. Periodically check the winch installation to assure that all
bolts are tight.
3. DO NOT “move” your vehicle to assist the winch in pulling
a load. The combination of the winch and vehicle pull-
ing together could overload the wire rope and the winch
itself.
4. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR. Do not allow people
to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not
step over a taut wire rope or allow anyone else to do so.
Do not stand between the winch and the load.
5. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FRE-
QUENTLY. A frayed wire rope with broken strands should
be replaced immediately. Always replace wire rope with
the manufacturers identical replacement part, Warn Part
No. 60076 or Superwinch Part No. 1513.
6. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES when handling wire
rope. Do not let wire rope slide through your hands. A
broken strand could seriously injure your hands.
7. Keep clear of winch wire rope and hook when operating
winch. Never put your ngers through the hook when
reeling in the last few feet of line. If your nger should
become trapped in the hook, you could lose your nger.
Use the HANDSAVER STRAP (Figure 11-17) to guide
the hook within the last few feet. Never guide a wire rope
onto the drum with your hand.
Figure 11-17. Using the Handsaver Strap.