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5 . S E R V I C I N G A N D M A I N T A I N I N G T H E W I N C H
Regular and proper maintenance is necessary for trouble free and long-life operation of the
winch.
5.1. TROUBLESHOOTING .
PROBLEM :
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
ACTION:
The winch pulling
power is low
Too much wire rope on the drum
(Chapter:1.)
Incorrectly adjusted clutch
Set the pulling power according to
the instructions (Chapter: 4.6.)
Greasy clutch plates
(improper chain drive lubrication)
Worn out clutch plates
Fault in the switching mechanism
Check the operation of the switching
mechanism (Chapter: 4.7.)
Damaged driving component of the
winch
Replace the damaged parts
The brake does not
function
Incorrectly adjusted brake
Set the brake power (Chapter: 4.5)
Brake band lining is greasy
Clean the brake band lining and the drum
surface
Damaged brake mechanism
Replace the damaged parts
Worn out brake band
Replace the brake band
Wire rope is hard to pull
out
Incorrectly set wire rope release
power
Set the wire rope release power
according to the instructions (Chapter:
4.5.)
Damaged wire rope
Replace the wire rope (Chapter: 4.4.)
Damaged brake band
Replace the brake band
The winch is pulling
when the clutch is
disengaged
Incorrectly adjusted clutch
Check the pulling power setting,
according to the instructions (Chapter:
4.6. )
Damaged drum
Replace the drum
Damaged clutch plates
Replace the clutch plate
Clean the surface of the clutch plates or
replace the clutch plates
More demanding procedures must be performed by a qualified technical service, only.
The machine is functionally and safety tested. In case of breakdown it is necessary to use
only original spare parts to ensure flawless and safe operation. The customer looses all claims
of warranty if non-original spare parts are used, if the winch is not maintained according to
maintenance plan, if repairs are performed unprofessionally or by unqualified person.