Freespool Drag Adjustment - Allied Systems W8L Operating Manual

WARNING
The control lever normally cannot be
moved to the FREESPOOL position if
there is a load on the wire rope. If enough
force is used to disengage the gear
train for the FREESPOOL operation, an
uncontrolled release of the load will occur.
Loss of the load can result in injury and
damage.
The power control lever must be in the BRAKE-ON or
BRAKE-OFF positions to operate the FREESPOOL
control lever. When the FREESPOOL control lever is
moved to the FREESPOOL position, the winch drum
is disengaged from the gear train. The FREESPOOL
operation permits the wire rope to be pulled from the
winch drum by hand.
If the FREESPOOL control lever cannot be moved to
engage the gear train for power operation, apply a clutch
to move the gear train a small amount. This action will align
the splines in the sliding sleeve so that the intermediate
gear can be engaged.
Appendix A - FREESPOOL

FREESPOOL Drag Adjustment

The preload on the bearings of the intermediate shaft
controls the resistance to rotation of the drum during the
FREESPOOL operation. The resistance to rotation is
correct when the drum can be rotated by hand, but the
drum will not rotate more than one-half revolution freely.
On W8L winches with S/N 2033 and above, an adjusting
screw is located in the center of the bearing retainer for
the intermediate shaft; please refer to Figure 25. This
screw can be tightened or loosened to adjust the preload
on the intermediate shaft. The jam nut will maintain the
FREESPOOL setting.
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