Can-Am HD 2500 User manual

CAN-AM WINCH
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Includes Safety, Use and Maintenance Information
WARNING
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Keep this Operator’s Guide in the vehicle at all times.
219002228 Original Instructions

WWAARRNNIINNGG
DDiissrreeggaarrddiinngg aannyy ooff tthhee ssaaffeettyy pprreeccaauuttiioonnss aanndd iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ccoonnttaaiinneedd iinn
tthhee OOppeerraattoorrss’’ss GGuuiiddee aanndd oonn pprroodduucctt ssaaffeettyy llaabbeellss ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iinn--
cclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff ddeeaatthh..
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Covered Winch Models
Can-Am HD 2500
Can-Am HD 3500
Can-Am HD 4500
In Canada, products are distributed and serviced by Bombardier Recreational
Products Inc. (BRP).
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European Union plus the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein),
the Commonwealth of the Independent States (including Ukraine and Turkmeni-
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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL PPRREECCAAUUTTIIOONNSS..............................................................................................................................................1100
Avoid Injuries .......................................................................................10
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................10
SSAAFFEE OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN -- RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS ..............................................................................................1111
Owner - Be Responsible........................................................................11
Operator - Be Qualified and Responsible................................................11
IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN BBEEFFOORREE EEAACCHH UUSSEE ....................................................................................................................1122
Inspection Check List............................................................................12
PPRREEPPAARREE TTOO UUSSEE YYOOUURR WWIINNCCHH ......................................................................................................................1133
Protective Gear ....................................................................................13
Rigging ................................................................................................13
AAVVOOIIDD AACCCCIIDDEENNTTSS....................................................................................................................................................................1144
Avoid Injuries .......................................................................................14
Avoid Winch Damage............................................................................14
Avoid Breakout of the Rope or the Cable ................................................15
Avoid the Release of the Rope or the Cable............................................15
Avoid Hook Damage .............................................................................16
MMOOVVIINNGG LLOOAADDSS AANNDD DDOOIINNGG WWOORRKK ............................................................................................................1177
Proper Rigging .....................................................................................17
Winching..............................................................................................17
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ............................................................................................................2200
Safety Label.........................................................................................20
WWIINNCCHH IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
CCOOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS..................................................................................................................................................................................2244
Switch..................................................................................................25
Synthetic Rope or Wire Cable................................................................25
Rope or Cable Guide ............................................................................25
Motor...................................................................................................25
Brake...................................................................................................25
Free-spool ...........................................................................................26
Hook....................................................................................................26
Hand Strap...........................................................................................26
Hook Stopper .......................................................................................26
Winch Remote Control Switch (if equipped) ............................................26
Winch Solenoid ....................................................................................26
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
WWIINNCCHH CCAARREE ......................................................................................................................................................................................2288
Post-Operation Care.............................................................................28

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SSTTOORRAAGGEE..................................................................................................................................................................................................2299
CCOOMMPPLLIIAANNCCEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
EECC -- DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY......................................................................................................3322
UUKK -- DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY......................................................................................................3333
DDIISSPPOOSSAALL RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS UUNNDDEERR WWEEEEEE RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS................................3344
For private households: Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE.........34
For professional users in the European Union .........................................34
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union ..........................34
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS ........................................................................................................................................................................3366
Can-AM HD 2500 .................................................................................36
Can-AM HD 3500 .................................................................................36
Can-AM HD 4500 .................................................................................36
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS ................................................................................................................3388
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................38
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: CCAANN--AAMM WWIINNCCHH ....................4422
Factory Installed On Your New BRP Vehicle ...........................................42
Installed by Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor On Your New or Used BRP
Vehicle ................................................................................................42
Not Installed By Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor ...............................42
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: CCAANN--AAMM WWIINNCCHH..........................4433
Factory Installed On Your New BRP Vehicle ...........................................43
Installed by Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor On Your New or Used BRP
Vehicle ................................................................................................43
Not Installed By Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor ...............................43
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAA,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
CCAANN--AAMM WWIINNCCHH ..............................................................................................................................................................................4444
Factory Installed On Your New BRP Vehicle ...........................................44
Installed by Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor On Your New or Used BRP
Vehicle ................................................................................................44
Not Installed By Your Authorized Dealer / Distributor ...............................44
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN..................................................................................................................................................4466
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ......................................................................................................................................................................................4477
Asia.....................................................................................................47
Europe.................................................................................................47
North America ......................................................................................47
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Oceania ...............................................................................................47
South America......................................................................................47
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS AANNDD OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ........................................................................................4488
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GGeenneerraall IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Can-Am®winch. It's backed by the
BRP limited warranty and a network of authorized Can-Am Off-road dealers
ready to provide the parts, accessories or service you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. If you need more information,
please ask your dealer.
KKnnooww BBeeffoorree yyoouu GGoo
To learn how to reduce the risk of accident for you or bystanders, read this Oper-
ator's Guide before you operate the winch.
Also, read all safety labels on your vehicle, winch or accessories.
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this Operator's Guide can result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
TToo aavvooiidd sseevveerree iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh oorr iimmppoorrttaanntt ccoommppoonneennttss ddaammaaggeess..
–– NNeevveerr uussee tthhee wwiinncchh ccaabbllee//rrooppee ttoo rreettaaiinn aa vveehhiiccllee dduurriinngg ttrraaiilleerriinngg..
–– NNeevveerr rriiddee wwiitthh tthhee wwiinncchh ccaabbllee//rrooppee aattttaacchheedd ttoo aa llooaadd oorr aannootthheerr
vveehhiiccllee..
–– OOnnllyy uussee tthhee wwiinncchh ttoo hheellpp aa ssttuucckk vveehhiiccllee ((ssnnooww,, mmuudd,, eettcc..))..
–– AAllwwaayyss rreeffeerr ttoo tthhee wwiinncchh mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr''ss iinnssttrruuccttiioonn bbeeffoorree ppuulllliinngg
llooaaddss..
SSaaffeettyy MMeessssaaggeess
The types of safety messages, what they look like and how they are used in this
guide are explained as follows:
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential injury hazard.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaall hhaazzaarrdd wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn sseerriioouuss
iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
IInnddiiccaatteess aa hhaazzaarrddoouuss ssiittuuaattiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn mmii--
nnoorr oorr mmooddeerraattee iinnjjuurryy..
NNOOTTIICCEE
IInnddiiccaatteess aann iinnssttrruuccttiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott ffoolllloowweedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn sseevveerreellyy
ddaammaaggeedd vveehhiiccllee ccoommppoonneennttss oorr ootthheerr pprrooppeerrttyy..
AAbboouutt tthhiiss OOppeerraattoorr''ss GGuuiiddee
This Operator's Guide has been prepared to acquaint the owner/operator of a
new winch with the various controls, maintenance and safe operating instruc-
tions. It is indispensable for the proper use of the product.

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Keep this Operator's Guide in the vehicle as you can refer to it for things such as
maintenance, troubleshooting and instructing others.
Note that this guide is available in several languages. In the event of any discrep-
ancy, the English version shall prevail.
If you want to view and/or print an extra copy of your Operator's Guide, simply
visit the following website
wwwwww..ooppeerraattoorrssgguuiiddeess..bbrrpp..ccoomm.
The information contained in this document is correct at the time of publication.
BRP, however, maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products
without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously
manufactured.
Due to late changes, some differences between the manufactured product and
the descriptions and/or specifications in this guide may occur.
BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications, de-
signs, features, models or equipment without incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Information 9
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

10 Safety Information
GGEENNEERRAALL PPRREECCAAUUTTIIOONNSS
AAvvooiidd IInnjjuurriieess
All moving components may create hazardous situations, which can be avoided
when following proper usage of the winch.
Refer to all instructions in this guide to help you proceed in a safe manner, but al-
ways remain aware of dangers specific to your application.
Each situation has its own risks.
AAcccceessssoorriieess aanndd MMooddiiffiiccaattiioonnss
Any modifications or addition of accessories may affect the proper operation of
your winch.
Ask your authorized Can-Am Off-road dealer for suitable available accessories
for your winch.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
NNeevveerr aatttteemmpptt ttoo mmooddiiffyy tthhee wwiinncchh eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm.. RRiisskk ooff ffiirreess,, oorr rriisskk
ooff eelleeccttrrooccuuttiioonn..

Safety Information 11
SSAAFFEE OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN -- RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS
WWAARRNNIINNGG
UUnnssaaffee uuttiilliizzaattiioonn ooff tthhee wwiinncchh wwiitthhoouutt pprrooppeerr pprreeccaauuttiioonnss mmaayy lleeaadd ttoo aann
aacccciiddeenntt,, sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurriieess,, ssuucchh aass aammppuuttaattiioonnss,, ccuuttss oorr bbuurrnnss..
OOwwnneerr -- BBee RReessppoonnssiibbllee
Read this Operator's Guide.
Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your winch prior to
winching.
Never allow anyone to operate the winch unless this person is responsible and
has experience with winching. Consider supervising new operators.
Discuss the safety information with anyone who will be using the winch. Be sure
that everyone understands the signs for proper winching.
OOppeerraattoorr -- BBee QQuuaalliiffiieedd aanndd RReessppoonnssiibbllee
Read this Operator's Guide.
Become completely familiar with the operational controls.
Never use this winch with drugs or alcohol, or if tired or ill. These slow reaction
time and impair judgment.

12 Safety Information
IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN BBEEFFOORREE EEAACCHH UUSSEE
Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your winch before
usage.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
PPeerrffoorrmm aa tthhoorroouugghh iinnssppeeccttiioonn bbeeffoorree eeaacchh uussee ttoo ddeetteecctt aannyy ppootteennttiiaall
pprroobblleemm tthhaatt ccoouulldd ooccccuurr dduurriinngg ooppeerraattiioonn.. TThhee iinnssppeeccttiioonn ccaann hheellpp yyoouu
mmoonniittoorr ccoommppoonneenntt wweeaarr aanndd ddeetteerriioorraattiioonn bbeeffoorree tthheeyy bbeeccoommee aa pprroobb--
lleemm.. CCoorrrreecctt aannyy pprroobblleemm tthhaatt yyoouu ddiissccoovveerr ttoo rreedduuccee tthhee rriisskk ooff aann
aacccciiddeenntt..
IInnssppeeccttiioonn CChheecckk LLiisstt
WWhhaatt ttoo DDoo BBeeffoorree UUssiinngg tthhee WWiinncchh
IITTEEMMSS TTOO BBEE
IINNSSPPEECCTTEEDD IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN TTOO PPEERRFFOORRMM ✔✔
Cleanliness
Thoroughly clean all winch area,
including pulling rope or cable out for
cleaning. Avoid strong detergents.
Synthetic rope Verify if rope has any damage, replace if
damaged.
Wire cable Look for kinks, tight loops, or broken
wire strands
Roller fairlead
Ensure area is clean, remove any
obstructions, verify there is no damage
or bends and that rollers run smoothly
Hook Verify hook is not crooked or damaged,
and that hook latch closes properly
Hand strap Ensure hand strap is present. Always
use hand strap to avoid injury.
Switch condition Ensure no cracks or exposed wires
Motor operation Ensure the motor works properly, also
verify free spool works properly
Battery condition
Ensure battery will have sufficient
charge for operating the winch. When
possible let engine idle while using the
winch.
Ensure terminal screws are properly
tightened.
Solenoid condition Ensure terminal nuts are properly
tightened.

Safety Information 13
PPRREEPPAARREE TTOO UUSSEE YYOOUURR WWIINNCCHH
PPrrootteeccttiivvee GGeeaarr
EEyyee PPrrootteeccttiioonn
Use good quality safety goggles while operating the winch.
Do not use tinted glasses at night as they impair the ability to discern color.
GGlloovveess
Full-fingered leather work gloves protect hands from cuts and lacerations. Gloves
that fit snugly will improve grip on the rope without binding to the rope while
winching.
RRiiggggiinngg
It is important to carry the appropriate rigging at all times on your vehicle.
SSlliinngg
Use good quality sling rated for more than the maximum rating of the winch.
The sling eyelets must fit properly with the hook, with the hook latch closed.
PPuulllleeyy BBlloocckk
Use good quality pulley block rated for more than the maximum rating of the
winch.
Use pulley block to allow good angle of pull, or increase the pull capacity.
TTrreeee PPrrootteeccttiioonn SSttrraapp
Use good quality tree protection strap rated for more than the maximum rating of
the winch.
SShhaacckkllee
Use good quality shackles rated for more than the maximum rating of the winch.
Ensure the shackles close and lock securely.

14 Safety Information
AAVVOOIIDD AACCCCIIDDEENNTTSS
AAvvooiidd IInnjjuurriieess
This winch can produce a considerable amount of pulling force.
Never use the winch in a condition that will result in dangerous situations
– Always inspect equipment before usage. Replace defective components.
– Always respect the maximum load capacity of the winch, including a safety
factor.
– Always wear adequate protective gear.
– Never use the winch to lift objects or people.
– Always use the hand strap to manipulate the hook and rope/cable.
– Never put your hand on the rope/cable while winching.
– Ensure all components are in good working order.
– Never stay in the rope/cable trajectory area.
– Ensure good communication between workers and understand signs for
winch operation.
– The operator must be able to see the entire work zone at all times.
– The rigging accessories are in good condition and appropriate for the work to
be performed, including a safety factor.
– Always use rigging that is rated at least as much as the maximum load of the
winch.
– The rigging must be properly done.
– No bystanders should be allowed in the work zone.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
AAllwwaayyss ssttaayy cclleeaarr ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee ttrraajjeeccttoorryy..
AA sswweeaatteerr oorr jjaacckkeett ssuussppeennddeedd ttoo tthhee mmiiddppooiinntt ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll eenn--
ssuurree tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll ddiirreecctt ddoowwnnwwaarrddss iinn ccaassee ooff aa rrooppee bbrreeaakkoouutt..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
NNeevveerr ppuutt ffiinnggeerrss iinn tthhee hhooookk oorr hhaanndd bbeettwweeeenn hhooookk aanndd rroolllleerr ffaaiirrlleeaadd.. AA
ccoonnvveenniieenntt hhaanndd ssttrraapp iiss iinnssttaalllleedd oonnttoo tthhee hhooookk..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
NNeevveerr uussee tthhee wwiinncchh aass aa lliiffttiinngg ddeevviiccee oorr aa hhooiisstt..
AAvvooiidd WWiinncchh DDaammaaggee
This winch can produce a considerable amount of pulling force.
Never use the winch in a condition that will result in winch damage.
– Always respect the maximum load capacity of the winch, including a safety
factor
– Never install the winch on another location than the one described in the in-
struction sheet or as factory installed on your Can-Am vehicle.
– Never modify the original equipment
– Ensure all components are in good working order
– Do not use continuously as motor will overheat, or circuit breakers will trip.
– Listen and observe carefully when using winch, to prevent overloading the
winch

Safety Information 15
– The operator must be able to see the entire work zone at all times
– The rigging must be properly done
– The use of a winch remote (if equipped) allows to stay out of the working zone
and have a better view of the situation
AAvvooiidd BBrreeaakkoouutt ooff tthhee RRooppee oorr tthhee CCaabbllee
This winch can produce a considerable amount of pulling force to the rope or
cable.
Any rope or cable breakout may become hazardous to you or bystanders.
Never use the winch in a condition that will result in rope or cable breakout.
– Always inspect the rope or the cable for any damage. Replace if required.
– The rope or the cable must be strong enough for the work to be performed, in-
cluding a safety factor.
– Never route the rope or the cable so it rubs against a surface.
– Never loop the rope or the cable and attach it to itself, always use a good con-
dition sling suited for the load.
– The rope or the cable must be in good working condition.
– The use of a winch remote (if equipped) allows to stay out of the working zone
and have a better view of the situation.
– The operator must be able to see the entire work zone at all times.
– The rigging accessories must be in good condition and appropriate for the
work to be performed, including a safety factor.
– The rigging must be properly done.
– No bystanders should be allowed in the work zone.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
AAllwwaayyss ssttaayy cclleeaarr ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee ttrraajjeeccttoorryy..
AA sswweeaatteerr oorr jjaacckkeett ssuussppeennddeedd ttoo tthhee mmiiddppooiinntt ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll eenn--
ssuurree tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll ddiirreecctt ddoowwnnwwaarrddss iinn ccaassee ooff aa rrooppee bbrreeaakkoouutt..
AAvvooiidd tthhee RReelleeaassee ooff tthhee RRooppee oorr tthhee CCaabbllee
When in tension, a release of the rope or the cable may become hazardous to
you or bystanders.
Never use the winch in a condition that will result in rope or cable release.
– The clutch spool must be completely engaged to ensure the winch will not re-
lease when loaded.
– Always ensure there is still at least eight turns of rope or cable around the
spool.
– The object to be winched must be safely immobilized once winching has been
done.
– Never disengage the spool lock while the rope or cable is under tension.
– The tension in the rope or cable must be released once the winched object
has been secured.
– The operator must be able to see the entire work zone at all times.
AVOID ACCIDENTS

16 Safety Information
– No bystanders should be allowed in the work zone.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
AAllwwaayyss ssttaayy cclleeaarr ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee ttrraajjeeccttoorryy..
AA sswweeaatteerr oorr jjaacckkeett ssuussppeennddeedd ttoo tthhee mmiiddppooiinntt ooff tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll eenn--
ssuurree tthhee rrooppee oorr ccaabbllee wwiillll ddiirreecctt ddoowwnnwwaarrddss iinn ccaassee ooff aa rrooppee bbrreeaakkoouutt..
AAvvooiidd HHooookk DDaammaaggee
Never use the winch in a condition that will result in hook damage.
– Always attach the sling to the hook so the load applied is in the center of the
hook.
– The hook latch must be closed.
– The load must be applied correctly for the hook and the rope or the cable.
– The rigging accessories must be in good condition and appropriate for the
work to be performed, including a safety factor.
– The rigging must be properly done.
– No bystanders should be allowed in the work zone.
AVOID ACCIDENTS

Safety Information 17
MMOOVVIINNGG LLOOAADDSS AANNDD DDOOIINNGG WWOORRKK
PPrrooppeerr RRiiggggiinngg
Your winch can help you perform a number of different tasks.
Rigging accessories are recommended to perform adequate and safe usage of
your winch.
To prevent possible injury, follow the instructions and warnings from the rigging
accessory manufacturer.
Always respect the load limits.
Always be aware that inappropriate rigging may result in serious injury or death.
Among all rigging equipment available, you should consider having at least the
following equipment on your vehicle.
– Winch remote
– Sling
– Pulley block
– Tree protection strap
– Shackles
WWAARRNNIINNGG
AAddeeqquuaattee rriiggggiinngg hheellppss aavvooiidd rrooppee bbrreeaakkiinngg oouutt oorr rreelleeaassiinngg ffrroomm aanncchhoorr
ppooiinntt..
PPuulllliinngg YYoouurr VVeehhiiccllee FFrroomm aa FFiixxeedd PPooiinntt
WWAARRNNIINNGG
TThhee sseelleeccttiioonn ooff aann aapppprroopprriiaattee aanncchhoorr ppooiinntt iiss ccrriittiiccaall ttoo aavvooiidd aann
aacccciiddeenntt..
PPuulllliinngg aann OObbjjeecctt oorr UUssiinngg YYoouurr VVeehhiiccllee aass aa RReeccoovveerryy VVeehhiiccllee
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Can-Am HD 2500 1 134 kg (2,500 lb)
Always allow a safety factor
Can-Am HD 3500 1 587 kg (3,500 lb)
Can-Am HD 4500 2 041kg (4,500 lb)

18 Safety Information
The following signs are a general guideline for safely communicating with the
person performing the winch controls. Most importantly avoid any confusion by
reviewing the signs you will use with your teammate before usage.
A CB
A. Winch-in. Index and arm up, making hand rotations
B. STOP. Arm up and closing fist
C. Winch-out. Index and arm down, making hand rotations
1. Observe the surrounding environment. Plan ahead for your safest strategy.
2. Ensure no bystanders are at risk.
3. Ensure good understanding of the plan and good communication between
teammates for winching.
4. Become familiar and use standard signs for winching.
5. Take up any slack in the rope or cable and also the rigging before winching.
6. Once all slack is removed, verify your installation for safety, and suspend a
sweater or a jacket in the middle of the rope or cable.
7. Proceed slowly and carefully.
8. Once winching is complete, secure the winched item, then remove the ten-
sion from the rope or cable and undo rigging.
9. After use, ensure to maintain a small tension on the rope or cable while
winching in.
– With the help of an assistant: have other person maintain a tension in the
rope or cable while staying at least 1.84 m (6 ft) away from the vehicle.
– Hold the rope or cable tight without letting it slide in your gloves
– Proceed by alternating one arm after the other.
– Once your rear hand gets close to the hook, have the operator stop, grab
the hand strap and continue until rope or cable is safely stowed.
– If proceeding alone, either pull a load to maintain tension in the rope or ca-
ble , or use the remote (if equipped) in one hand and the rope or cable in
the other, while staying as far from the hawse or fairlead as possible.
– Then activate-deactivate the winch one arm length at a time. Once you
get close to the hook, stop the winch, grab the hand strap and continue
until the rope is safely stowed.
MOVING LOADS AND DOING WORK