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Installing Winch
Make sure mounting surface is flat.
Check sheet entry angle. Should be at least 8° (see drawing).
Open winch.
Position winch on deck with drive gear where sheet
enters winch drum. Mark holes.
Remove winch and drill holes.
Mount using five (5)
1
/
4
” (6 mm) flathead machine screws.
Apply bedding compound. Bolt winch to boat.
Clean excess bedding compound from base drain holes.
Lubricate and close winch.
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Minimum/Maximum Line Diameter
Harken winches feature spring-loaded self-tailing jaws which adjust
automatically to the following line sizes:
Minimum
5
/
16
” (8 mm)
Maximum
1
/
2
” (12 mm)
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Positioning Stripper Arm
Loosen top screw.
Remove handle socket.
Lift stripper arm and position as desired.
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Opening Winch
Remove top screw.
Lift off drum and stripper arm.
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Servicing Winch
Remove pawls and springs - service as below.
Remove bearing, gear shaft and gears.
To reach interior shaft bearing, winch must be removed from deck.
Clean all parts except 37383 and 38598 with rag and solvent.
Important: Use freshwater only on parts 37383 and 38598
Use brush to lubricate all moving parts lightly with grease.
Replace pawls and springs and lubricate lightly with oil.
Assemble and close winch.
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Servicing Pawls
Catch spring with knife and hold against pawl.
Lift out pawl.
Clean and check for wear.
Place spring against pawl with straight leg against pawl.
Hold spring closed and slip pawl into pawl socket.
Lubricate pawls using oil.
Service winch before the sailing season begins and once during.
Position drive gear where sheet
enters winch drum.
Sheet entry angle must be at least 8°.
Clean all parts, except 37383 and
38598, with solvent.
Correct
Incorrect
If ratchet gear is mounted
backwards, winch will slip.
Use a brush to spread a light, even
coat of grease.
Use knife to free captive spring.
Insert spring with straight leg
against pawl. Use oil for lubrication.
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