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SERVICING OF GEARBOX
The gearbox is a totally self contained unit. Providing the Windlass is not abused this
unit should give years of trouble free service.
Every three years the gearbox should be removed, oil drained, cleaned and oil replaced
with SAE 90, eg Shell Omala 320, Castrol Alpha SP 320.
If further maintenance is required, refer to the appropriate assembly drawing and
accompanying parts list, for disassembly.
SERVICING OF MOTOR - Electric Units
If necessary, the motor can be removed from the gearbox without draining the gearbox
oil as the gearbox is a sealed unit.
The motor is removed by undoing two bolts item 32 and washes items 33 and 34 (refer
to assembly drawing P100110 for VWC types and P100111 for VWCLP types).
A replaceable drive pin item 38 is a press fit in the output end of the drive shaft. This
pin engages the slot in the worm item 2.
Providing the Windlass is properly installed with the Maxwell Overload Control Box and
Breaker Panel, and the Windlass is not abused, trouble free operation can be expected.
Replacement brush sets are available
- order Part No. SP 1383 - 12 Volt, Part No.
SP1384 - 24 Volt.
SERVICING OF MOTOR - Hydraulic Units
If necessary, the motor can be removed from the gearbox without draining the gearbox
oil as the gearbox is a sealed unit.
The motor is removed by undoing two bolts, item 32, washers items 33 and 34, and
nuts item 39.
(Refer to drawing P100116 for VWC types and P100117 for VWCLP types)
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