D4065/D4057 Ratchet Hoist Manual
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Greasing Gears
Clean and grease the hoist gears every 6
months of normal use, or more frequently
with heavier use.
Items Needed
Qty
Wrench or Socket 13mm .................... 2
Mineral Spirits .....................As Needed
Stiff-Bristled Brush .......................... 1
Shop Rags ..........................As Needed
Multi-Purpose Gear Grease ......As Needed
To grease the hoist gears:
1.
Lay the hoist housing on a flat
working surface with the brake cover
facing down.
2.
Remove the three lock nuts that
secure the gear cover, then remove
the cover (see
Figure 2
).
Figure
2
.
Gears exposed.
Lock Nuts
Splined Gear
Gear Cover
Disc
Gears
3.
Remove the two disc gears from the
housing.
4.
Use mineral spirits, a stiff-bristled
brush, and shop rags to clean the old
grease and grime from the disc and
splined gears.
Take care not allow the mineral
spirits or lubricant to drip into the
lower ratchet housing and onto the
braking mechanism.
5.
When the parts are dry, apply a
medium coat of multi-purpose gear
grease to the gear teeth.
6.
Re-assemble the components in the
revers order that you disassembled
them.
7.
Test the lifting capabilities of
the hoist with no load, then, if
successful, with the rated maximum
load for your hoist.
— If you suspect any problems with
the ratchet or brake mechanisms,
immediately lower the load and
resolve any issues before using the
hoist again.
