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9.7.2
Changing Gear Oil
The oil must be changed after the first 250 operating hours or one month. Subsequent
oil changes are due every 1000 operating hours or once a year.
CAUTION
Danger of oil spray!
Change oil 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).
Remove the drain screw (3) and drain the gear-
box.
At low outdoor temperatures, flush the empty
gearbox with a warmed-up part of the new oil.
Clean sealing surfaces, check seal for wear and
damage, replace it as required.
Reinstall the drain screw.
Refill with new oil.
Check the oil level.
Reinstall the oil dipstick (1) and screw it down
tight.
max.
min.
1
2
3
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Winches with sight glass
Changing of the gear oil can be performed with the
winch in almost any position.
Unscrew and remove any of the screw plugs (2).
Unscrew and remove any of the screw plugs (1)
and allow the gear oil to drain.
At low outdoor temperatures, flush the empty
gearbox with a warmed-up part of the new oil.
Clean sealing surfaces, check seal for wear and
damage, replace it as required.
Reinstall the screw plug (1).
Refill with new oil.
Check the oil level.
Reinstall the screw plug (2) and screw it down
tight.
max.
min.
1
20 mm
2
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