Allied Systems AW3CP1A1556R11, Operating Manual

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Mechanical FREESPOOL Lock
Some W3C winches are equipped with an optional manually
operated mechanical
FREESPOOL lock. (See Figure 10).
FREESPOOL is hydraulically activated. If the tractor
engine is shut off while the winch is in FREESPOOL , the
hydraulic pressure will gradually leak off until the gears
engage and returns the lever to
BRAKE-ON .
The optional FREESPOOL lock is a mechanical stop that
Figure 9 - FREESPOOL Drag Adjust
prevents the gears from engaging. This will keep the winch
in
FREESPOOL indefi nitely even if the tractor engine is off.
The optional FREESPOOL lock is controlled from the
operator’s seat using a push pull cable. Pulling up on the
tee handle after the winch control lever has been shifted
into
FREESPOOL will mechanically lock the winch in
FREESPOOL . The engine may be shut off and the winch
will stay in FREESPOOL .
If FREESPOOL lock is on, the control lever will not have
any effect on the drum rotation.
Figure 10 - FREESPOOL Lock