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Maintenance
HC-7X NEXSTAR
Hoist Operation
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem unless there
is a cable pileup on one end of drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to
relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center of the vehicle.
After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
Rotation Gearbox/Slewing Drive Maintenance
For HC-5, HC-6, HC-7, HC-8, 8406H, HC-9, HC-10, and HC-12S models
:
Check the gearbox oil level to ensure gearbox is well lubricated and stays in good operating condition. In
order to extend gearbox operating life, it is recommended that the gearbox oil is drained annually and
refilled with 28 ounces of EP 140 gear oil.
For HC-7x, HC-8x models
:
Grease with MobilePlex EP-2 or equivalent at all zerk fittings.
For HC-12, HC-14 models
:
Check the gearbox oil level to ensure gearbox is well lubricated and stays in good operating condition. In
order to extend gearbox operating life, it is recommended that the gearbox oil is drained annually and
refilled with 52 ounces of GL-5 EP-80/90 gear oil.
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