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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
tO PREVEnt SERiOuS inJuRy FROM ACCiDEntAL OPERAtiOn:
Disconnect the Battery Cables before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
tO PREVEnt SERiOuS inJuRy FROM WinCH FAiLuRE:
Do not use damaged equipment. if abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1.
BEFORE EACH uSE,
inspect the general
condition of the Winch. Check for loose hardware,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked
or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,
corroded or loose terminals, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
Examine the Wire Rope. Do not use the Winch
if the Wire Rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
2.
AFtER uSE,
wipe external surfaces
of the Winch with clean cloth.
3. Lubricate the Wire Rope occasionally with a light oil.
4. The Winch’s internal mechanism is
permanently lubricated. Do not open the housing.
However, if the Winch is submerged, it should be
opened, dried, and re-lubricated by a qualified
technician as soon as possible to prevent corrosion.
Wire Rope Replacement
1. Turn the Clutch Knob counterclockwise to
the Released (freespool) position. Turn the
Knob completely until it stops. Refer to
Clutch Operation
on page 10.
2. Extend the Wire Rope to its full length,
noting how the existing Wire Rope is
connected to the inside of the drum.
3. Remove old Wire Rope and attach new assembly.
CAutiOn!
Do not replace with inferior wire rope.
Only use a wire rope rated to the same rating
cited on the specification chart or better.
4. Retract Wire Rope onto Wire Rope
drum being careful not to allow kinking.
Refer to instructions for tensioning the Wire Rope
under
Preparing the Wire Rope
on page 9.
5. Test Electric Winch for proper operation.
