6-4.2 To Attach Wire Rope To the Drum:
a.
Slide the wire rope into the narrow end of the pocket against the drum flange.
b.
Wrap the wire rope around the anchor "puck" and pull the wire rope and anchor back into the wide end of the
pocket.
c.
Use a soft hammer to drive the back side of the wire rope, firmly seating the wire rope and anchor into the
pocket.
6-4.3 The wire rope can easily be removed from the drum by driving the anchor out the wide end of the pocket.
6-5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
6-5.1 Suggestions for Maintenance of your Winch:
a.
Spool the cable properly on the drum when storing between each usage.
b.
Check the oil level in the gear box every six months. At the same time, check mounting bolts, tighten if
necessary.
c.
Replace oil annually or more often if winch is used frequently. If there is an accumulation of bronze shavings in
the oil, the bronze ring gear should be removed and inspected for signs of galling, caused by running the winch
too fast. Remove the gear housing cover, if any signs of bronze is found on the worm, replace the worm
immediately. Also inspect the bronze ring gear for wear. If gear teeth show signs of extensive wear, then it
should be replaced.
d.
Keep the breather plug, located at the top of the gear housing, free of dirt. The plug's purpose is to release the
gasses which form from oil heating when the winch is in operation. If the plug is clogged, pressure will build up
within the housing and cause excessive heating and oil leakage.
6-6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6-2. Trouble Shooting
CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Clutch inoperative or
1.
Dry or rusted clutch.
1.
Clean and lubricate.
binds up.
2.
Bent yoke or linkage.
2.
Replace yoke or shifter
assembly.
Clutch handle won't
1.
Loose shift pattern plate.
1.
Adjust shift pattern plate.
latch into slots.
2.
Debris in clutch.
2.
Clean and lubricate.
Oil leaks from housing.
1.
New Seal.
1.
New seals sometimes leak
2.
Seal damaged or worn.
until seated to shaft.
2.
Replace seal.
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