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Help the stuck vehicle out by driving it at the same speed as the winch is pulling. It's easier to move a rolling object than an anchor, so dig out around tires or build up a rock ramp if needed. Never overspeed the winch by causing too much slack and yanking the cable-that can break the winch, the cable, or jam the cable on the drum.
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Help the stuck vehicle out by driving it at the same speed as the winch is pulling. It's easier to move a rolling object than an anchor, so dig out around tires or build up a rock ramp if needed. Never overspeed the winch by causing too much slack and yanking the cable-that can break the winch, the cable, or jam the cable on the drum.  View Related Article

 

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