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gearguywb previously said:
I was always taught to NOT have the vehicle in park but to use the brakes to keep from damaging the tranny.
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yes, you can break the parking lock pawl...
on an auto tranny, put it in neutral, set your parking brakes, step on the brakes and chock the wheels if needed.
warn recommends at least 5 wraps on the drum to be effective.
if i were the OP, i would first set the cable in. this lets you practice your winching. and you get to learn how to use the winch.
find a wide open space and unspool all but the last 5 wraps on the drum and slowly winch in the cable with some load on the cable.
get a set of winch accessories like a d-shackles, tree strap protector, winch block and a good set of gloves.
last thing you need is a small sliver of winch wire cutting up your hands...
