Keep the winch motor from overheating by taking breaks on long pulls.
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Electric winches are designed for intermittent pulls. If you need to winch over a long distance, take breaks to let the motor cool down. If the motor becomes uncomfortable hot to the touch, that means you need to give it a break. Once the motor cools down, you can start winching again.
Long pulls or hard pulls (such as up a steep incline) put a bigger strain on the motor, causing heat to build up faster. Because of the extra load, you may need to let the winch cool down more often for these types of pulls.
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