Winching

Question 1

Name one disadvantage of an electric Winch

Answer 1

Draws an enormous amount of current from the battery when operated

Question 2

When handling chains or winch cable you should wear?

Answer 2

leather gloves

Question 3

A winch cable can be used for

Answer 3

Bogged vechicle

Question 4

Minimum number of cable wraps on the drum at the commencement of winching should be

Answer 4

5

Question 5

Electricity winch when using the engine should operate at XX to keep XXX charged

Answer 5

1200rpm, battery

Question 6

If you leave a vehicle unattended with a winch cable under load you should?

Answer 6

Vehicles with a winch under load should not be left unattended, remove the load and disconnect if the vehicle is to be left for any period

Question 7

Distance you should stand clear of the winch rigging during recovery is?

Answer 7

1.5 times the rigging length

Question 8

When carrying our a winching exercises, the shackle pin is screwed in all the way and then backed off

Answer 8

half a turn

Question 9

How many people are in charge of recovery operations

Answer 9

wun

Question 10

One advantage of hand- operated winch is

Answer 10

More controlled slow movements. not battery operated

Question 11

Name 3 anchor categories

Answer 11

1. Natural2. Man-Made3. Improvised