1. Jason Wagner

2.  Broken or frayed wire rope run a high risk of breaking.  Poorly clamped cable ends can slip out when placed a under load.  Using a winch for purposes other than intended use will destroy the winch  A winch is only as safe as the people operating it.

3.  Un-spool some of the wire rope. Leave the last layer of rope wrapped around winch.  Run rope through snatch black and back to machine and anchor tail chain. attach snatch block to a secure anchor.  Begin to run in winch rope. Make sure spotters are around to watch for problems. Every one have on hard hats.  Once the object being moved is unstuck. Unhook tail chain and snatch block and re- spool rope.

4.  Winch ~ 30,000 lb  Wire Rope- 5/8” ~ 45,000 lb 3/4” ~ 57,000lb  End Chain Grade 100 - 5/8” ~ 22,000 lb 3/4” ~ 35,300lb  Snatch Block ~ 20 tons

5. U- Bolt Twin Base Both are Rated at around 100+ Ft lb of torque and 100lb weight limit, Minimum of 3 clamps per end placed at about 8 inches apart.

9.  3 man job. Control operator, Rope wrap Placement, Anchor.  Go Slow.  Wear gloves.  Anchor holds rope to keep tension on winch. Signals to control operator.  Person in charge of rope wrap placement hammers wire rope in a uniform wrap around spool can communicate with anchor. Keep hands out of spool wile Its moving!  Control operator reels in and out the wire rope.