Operation - Lewmar V8 Owners Installation, Operation & Servicing Manual

6. Operation

6.1 Powered drive overview
The main shaft, driven by the motor/gearbox, drives directly with the capstan. The gypsy can either be powered
by the capstan or be free running. The gypsy is powered by engaging the dog drive teeth of the capstan to those
of the gypsy.
6.2 Capstan dog drive release
1. Tighten the band brake with a Lewmar winch handle to secure the gypsy.
2. Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and turn anti-clockwise raising the capstan until the dog drive
is fully disengaged. Remove the handle.
6.3 Capstan dog drive engagement / permanent drive
3. Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and lower the capstan down onto the gypsy until resistance is
felt. Back wind one quarter of a turn. Remove handle
4. Press the UP/DOWN switch and the dog drive will spring down into positive engagement.
• Tighten down the top nut securely if required.
• Once the dog drive has been fully engaged, stop power operation and release the band brake before powered
operation is continued.
• Remove handle.
6.2-1
6.3-3
⚠ WARNING! Always remove
handle when not in use.
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