Respooling a winch

[trekwithsly]

I installed a winch a month ago and I've tested it in the field to get an idea of how to operate it safely using a tree saver, soft shackles, etc but when it comes to respooling, is hand tightening "good enough"
I'm running a synthetic line and don't have the means of another car to help with natural tension when respooling. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[MuckSavage]

pull your own vehicle towards your winch anchor to make tight, even layers on the drum

 

[MMc]

I installed a winch a month ago and I've tested it in the field to get an idea of how to operate it safely using a tree saver, soft shackles, etc but when it comes to respooling, is hand tightening "good enough"
I'm running a synthetic line and don't have the means of another car to help with natural tension when respooling. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Thank you!

I needs to be tight or it will pull the line into the spool. I pull mine with the Parking break set a little bit. Use a tree or something strong.

 

[Sebt1890]

I installed a winch a month ago and I've tested it in the field to get an idea of how to operate it safely using a tree saver, soft shackles, etc but when it comes to respooling, is hand tightening "good enough"
I'm running a synthetic line and don't have the means of another car to help with natural tension when respooling. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Thank you!

I needs to be tight or it will pull the line into the spool. I pull mine with the Parking break set a little bit. Use a tree or something strong.

This, I used a tree, made it taught, threw it in neutral and got it tightened properly.

 

[trekwithsly]

Thanks y'all for the pointers. Going to tighten it later today.