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Wire Rope Replacement
Always use a replacement rope that is correctly rated for the capacity of the
winch. Use the following method to replace the wire rope:
1). Disengage the clutch T-handle.
2). Spool out the entire wire rope, loosen the set screw and then remove the rope
from the drum.
3). Feed the replacement wire rope through the roller fairlead opening, pass
below the drum, and insert it into the hole on the drum end. Tighten the set
screw to secure the wire rope.
4). Fit the clevis hook to the thimble end of the rope and ensure the split/cotter
pin is correctly installed to secure the pin.
5). Wind the red section of rope onto the drum tightly and evenly (under hand
tension) to have a minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope on the drum.
6). Follow the procedure outlined in the previous sections "Rope Preparation"
(Page 19) and "Winching Procedures" (Page 10) to complete the installation of
the replacement wire rope.
7). A minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope around the drum is necessary to
support the rated load.
8). A red painted section of the rope warns the operator that there is 3 meters of
rope left on the drum. Do not wind out past this point.
Maintenance
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