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General Machine Products (KT), LLC
6.3 ANNUAL SERVICING
This should be carried out at approximately 12 monthly intervals by a qualified and
experienced workshop team.
6.3.1
Carry out all the work as specified above in section 6.2
6.3.2
Drain the hydraulic circuit of oil. Clean the filler/breather and replace. Renew the suc-
tion filter element and return line filter element. Refill with fresh oil. Check and reset
all relief valves, (Refer to section 6.4 for further information).
Refer to section 4 for grades of hydraulic oil.
6.5.3
Service the engine as per the engine manufacturers manual supplied with the winch.
6.5.4
Check the condition of the tires, and running gear. Adjust and reset if necessary.
6.5.5
In-line planetary gearbox (capstan drive):
Change the gearbox oil, (refer to section 4 for gear oil grades) refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the gearbox for further details on maintenance and servicing.
6.5.6
Ensure that the support that holds the drive capstan has a liberal amount of grease at
its base where it rotates.
6.5.7
Lubricate the pillow block bearing with a high
quality bearing grease by removing the four re-
taining bolts and lifting off the cover to gain ac-
cess to the grease fitting.
Lubricate with high quality
general purpose grease.
The grease fitting is found
under the plate.
