WORLD CLASS WINCHES
RELIABLE - DEPENDABLE - UNCOMPLICATED
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It is important that the free-spool clutch is subject to regular and scheduled main-
tenance and that all functions are tested. Should any function fail, the free-spool
clutch will jeopardize the connection between the winch’s drive chain and rope
drum. This creates a significant risk of injury to people as well as serious damage
to the equipment and the payload because the operator’s control will be completely
lost when the drum spins free from the clutch.
The free-spool clutch shall be lubricated on an easy-to-remember schedule such as
each time the vehicle is being washed.
Note
It is extremely important that the winch is not used if the free-spool function
is not working properly.
Contact an authorized repair centre of SEPSON immediately.
Manual free-spool
Lubricate moving components with thin moisture-absorbing oil.
Check that the free-spool clutch has an unrestricted full movement annually or if
suspected to not work properly.
Pneumatic free-spool
Check that the free-spool clutch has an unrestricted full movement annually or if
suspected to not work properly.
Hydraulic free-spool clutch
Check that the free-spool clutch has an unrestricted full movement annually or if
suspected to not work properly.
6.4 Free-spool clutch
Maintain and inspect free-spool clutch regularly to avoid risk for lost
payload.
WARNING
Maintenance