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5. LUBRICATION AND INSPECTION
6.1. All grease fi ttings should be lubricated
regularly
using a
POLYUREA
grease such as ALTRA 500 EP2.
6.2. All gear teeth should be coated
regularly
with heavy-duty gear grease.
6.3.
Regularly,
inspect the winch carefully and completely for worn gears and pawls, cracked welds and other dam-
aged or worn parts. If any worn, cracked or damaged parts are found, stop use immediately and remove the winch from
service until all appropriate repairs are completely performed.
6.4.
Regularly,
check roller chain tension. Correct tension is movement back and forth of the roller chain, when pushed
and pulled by hand, between 3/4" and 1". Adjust top-plate bolts until correct tension is achieved.
6.5.
Regularly,
oil roller chain using brush or spout can.
Push
Pull
Correct Roller Chain Adjustment
3/4" to 1" Movement
6.6
During the winter months
if the winch runs sluggishly the oil in the gear box could need changing. The following table
shows recommended lubricants and their operating ambient temperature range.
Fleet Angle Distance
Fleet Angle
*Recommended Minimum Distance
from Drum to Sheave
Drum Dimensions for WWP40E-7.5-14
Drum Diameter
10"
Drum Width
14"
Fleet Angle Distance*
23'
