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9.7
WINCHES
9.7.1
Checking the Oil Level
The oil level must be checked every 50 operating hours or once a week, and whenever
the equipment is started up again after a longer standstill.
CAUTION
Danger of oil spray!
Check the oil level only when the winch is off.
Winches with dipstick
Position the winch such that the tube (2) is
upright.
Unscrew and remove the oil dipstick (1).
Dry the dipstick with a clean and lint-free
cloth.
Reinstall the stick, completely.
Pull the stick out again and read it:
If the oil has sunk to the MIN mark, top up with
new oil and check again.
The MAX mark must not be exceeded.
Clean sealing surfaces, check seal for wear
and damage, replace it as required.
Reinstall the dipstick and screw it down tight.
max.
min.
1
2
3
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Winches with sight glass
Checking of the oil level can be performed with
the winch in any position.
If the oil level has reached the lower limit
("min." = 20 mm below the winch centre line),
add oil through one of the screw plugs (2),
then recheck the oil level. Be sure to avoid the
oil level exceeding the upper limit ("max." =
winch centre line).
Clean sealing surfaces, check seal for wear
and damage, replace it as required.
Reinstall the screw plug and screw it down
tight.
max.
min.
1
20 mm
2
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