Section 6
6 - 1
Service and General Maintenance
Once per week the following tasks should be per-
formed:
•
Check gear cavity lubricant level; fi ll as required.
•
Check for leaks.
•
Check the gear cavity vent periodically for cleanliness,
especially in dirty or dusty conditions.
Bleeding Brake System (Removing Air)
Bleeding the brake system is to be performed as re-
quired by the startup or service procedures given in this
manual.
Bleed the pressure release circuit of the brake by pressur-
izing it, then cracking open the top port fi tting, allowing air
to escape. Repeat until all air has been removed.
Gear Lubrication Schedule
The fi rst gear oil change is to be done after 300 hours of
operation.
It is recommended to have an oil analysis performed every
six months to evaluate the oil’s condition. Retain analysis
statements for warranty records.
When operating the winch continuously at high tempera-
tures and/or in dusty or dirty atmospheres, oil analyses
should be performed frequently as directed by the lubri-
cant manufacturer.
If oil analysis indicates a potential problem, it is recom-
mended that the winch be disassembled, inspected and
reassembled as described in Section 7, DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY.
Maintenance Schedule
Allied recommends the following maintenance be carried
out every 12 months or after 500 hours of actual operation,
whichever occurs fi rst:
•
Disconnect all hydraulic hoses and wire rope. Remove
the winch from tractor.
•
Disassemble the winch per the instructions in Sec-
tion 7.
•
Inspect and replace any worn parts.
•
Assemble the winch per instructions in Section 7.
•
Refi ll with NEW Lubricating Oil.
•
Re-install winch on tractor.
•
Reconnect hydraulic hoses and wire rope.
•
Follow start-up instructions in Section 5, START-UP
PROCEDURE.
Summary of Contents for H12A
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Page 16: ...Winch Operation 2 2 Notes...
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Page 20: ...Installation 3 4 Notes...
Page 22: ...Hydraulic Components 4 2 Notes...
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