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To preserve original appearance, wax periodically.
Spool the cable properly on the drum when storing between
each usage.
Check the oil level in the gear boxes every six months. At the
same time, check electrical connections and mounting bolts -
tighten if necessary.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance
or may cause a short. Clean all connections, especially in
remote switch receptacle. In salty environments use a sili-
cone sealer to protect from corrosion.
Be sure the winch has plenty of battery power available.
Replace oil annually, or more often if winch is used frequently.
For RE 8000:
Fill the worm gear box with 3/4 pint of Phillips SMP 80W-90,
Mobil HD 80W-90, or Shell Spirax HD 80W-90.
For RE 10000, RE 12000, and RE 12000X:
Use 3/4 pint of SAE 140 EP .
Use 1/2 pint of SAE 20 in spur gear box (all RE series winch-
es). Apply cup grease to lube fitting at top of clutch housing.
Should winch be submerged for a brief period, drain oil, flush
and replace oil in gear boxes, and grease all fittings (see
Troubleshooting Guide below).
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