Winch Use, Operation And Maintenance; Prior To Use; Operation; Maintenance - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT5060M Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Replace Oil Filter Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter Cartridge
Clean Water Separator
Lubricate Leveling Jacks
Remove Sediment In Fuel Tank
Replace Fan Belt
Replace Air Filter Element
* Change the engine oil and oil filter after the initial 50 hours of operation, then at the appropriate interval thereafter.
** Replace the air cleaner element yearly, or after six cleanings, whichever occurs first.
Winch Use, Operation and
Maintenance

Prior to Use

•
Inspect rope or cable and replace if damaged.
•
Check mounting hardware for proper tightness and
re-torque if necessary.
•
Gears, ratchet pivot point and shaft bushings must
be kept lubricated with a thin film of oil or grease.

Operation

Raising the Lights:
The cable must be securely fastened to the winch
1.
drum.
Verify the cable and cable attachments are not
2.
damaged. Verify there is adequate safety factor of
at least three times the maximum load for all
components used.
Products to order
necessary.
Referring to the "Cable In / Cable Out" decal on the
3.
winch, turn handle according to the specified
direction to lift. The ratchet MUST make a loud
clicking sound while winding the cable.
Lowering the Lights:
Referring to the "Cable In / Cable Out" decal on the
winch, turn handle according to the specified direction to
lower. No clicking will be heard because the brake
system is activated.
Maintenance
The following procedures should be performed at least
annually:
See Figure 4-2.The gears and bushings of the winch
1.
must be kept lubricated. Apply a thin film of grease
to the gear teeth (B), and oil the bushings as
needed (C).
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Table 4-2. Basic Maintenance Guide (Kubota)
Item
Contact Generac Mobile
a replacement cable
50 100
Daily
Hours Hours
The ratchet pawl pivot point must be kept
2.
lubricated with a thin oil.
NOTE: Do not get oil or grease on the friction discs (A).
C
if
Figure 4-2. Winch Maintenance
Optional Lower Radiator Hose
Heater Use and Maintenance
The following points should be followed when operating a
unit equipped with a lower radiator hose heater.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Improper use of the lower radiator
hose heater could result in serious personal injury.
• Verify that cooling system is full of a proper mixture
of water and engine coolant before each heater
use.
200 400 500
Hours Hours Hours
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A
B
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