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Maintenance
Rope Inspection and Care:
Wire Ropes
Inspect the rope before and after each use. Replace rope if it has broken wires, kinks, heavy corrosion or other damage.
Rope can be cleaned with low pressure jetted water. Allow to thoroughly dry before covering winch.
Light mineral oil can be applied to steel ropes to minimize corrosion.
Synthetic Rope
Inspect the rope before and after each use. Replaced rope if it is damaged in any way as shown in images below.
Rope can only be cleaned with low pressure water from typical garden hose and spray nozzle. Never use chemicals to
clean the rope. Clean salt residue and other debris from the winch and rope periodically.
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WARNING
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To prevent serious injury, disconnect the battery cables before performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
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To prevent serious injury from winch failure, do not use damaged equipment. If an abnormal
noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
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When operating a steel cable winch, be sure to check and maintain cable. Maintenance may
include lubricating rope occasionally with a light oil.
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The winch’s internal mechanism is permanently lubricated and sealed. Do not open the gear
housing or motor. However, it may need to be serviced if it is submerged for more than 30
minutes or in water depth 39” (1 m). Contact a qualified technician as soon as possible for
service to prevent corrosion and winch damage.
Rope with
Original Bulk
‐ No Damage ‐
Displaying 25%
strand volume
reduction REPLACE
Displaying multiple
cut strands
REPLACE
Abrasion Damage
25% Volume
reduction ‐ REPLACE
Showing Full
Strand
‐ No Damage ‐
