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Maintenance
Winch Use, Operation, and Main-
tenance
Prior to Use
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Inspect 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 Mast
1. The cable must be securely fastened to the winch
drum.
2. Verify the cable and cable attachments are not
damaged. Verify there is adequate safety factor of
at least three times the maximum load for all
components used. Contact Generac Mobile to
order a replacement cable if necessary.
3. Referring to the "Cable In / Cable Out" decal on the
winch, turn handle according to the specified
direction to lift. The ratchet MUST make a loud
clicking sound while winding the cable.
Lowering the Mast
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 Activity
Check Fasteners
Check Electrical Connections
Clean And Grease Brake Assembly
Check Motor Brushes
Visually Check Winch And Control
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Maintenance
The following procedures should be performed at least
annually:
1. See
2. The ratchet pawl pivot point must be kept
NOTE: Do not get oil or grease on the friction discs (A).
Winch Maintenance Schedule
After First Use
Figure
4-2.The gears and bushings of the
winch must be kept lubricated. Apply a thin film of
grease to the gear teeth (B), and oil the bushings
as needed (C).
A
C
Figure 4-2. Winch Maintenance
lubricated with a thin oil.
Before Each Use
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