Disassembling The Windlass; Removal Of Parts External Of Case; Removal Of Parts Internal Of Case - Maxwell 2500 HWC Manual

5.0

DISASSEMBLING THE WINDLASS

5.1

REMOVAL OF PARTS EXTERNAL OF CASE

 If supplied, remove stripper arm (30) from
chainpipe (31), by undoing two bolts, nuts and
washers (29,32,33).
 With a pen knife, or similar, carefully remove cap
(1).
 Remove screw (2) and retaining washer (3).
For Drum only:
 Remove the drum (6) and key (35).
 Remove 2 retention clips (10) from shaft (36).
For Chainwheel only:
 Unscrew clutch nut (5).
 Slide outer clutch cone (7), chainwheel (9) and
inner clutch cone (7) complete with disc springs
(8) from shaft.
 Remove key (35), 2 retention clips (10), washer
(11) and spring (12) from shaft (36).
 Slide emergency crank collar (13) from shaft.
 If disassembly from the port side there will be an
extra spring (12), beneath the emergency crank
collar (13), to remove.
For Drum and chainwheel:
 Unscrew clutch nut (5).
 Remove the drum (6) and key (35).
 Slide outer clutch cone (7), chainwheel (9) and
inner clutch cone (7) complete with disc springs
(8) from shaft.
 Remove key (35), 2 retention clips (10), washer
(11) and spring (12) from shaft (36).
 Slide emergency crank collar (13) from shaft.
 If disassembly from the port side there will be an
extra spring (12), beneath the emergency crank
collar (13), to remove.
5.2

REMOVAL OF PARTS INTERNAL OF CASE

Unless there is adequate room under the deck, to
access the internal parts, it may be necessary to
unbolt the windlass and raise it to a workable height.
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 Remove cables/hoses from the motor.
 Remove the shaft by releasing 2 circlips (34) and
sliding the shaft through the gearbox and case
bearing (14).
 While supporting the gearbox and motor, remove
Bolts and washers(26,27,28).The gearbox and
motor should drop down
 Undo the motor from the gearbox by removing
motor bolts (40) washers (41,42,44) and nuts (45)
(if applicable)
5.3 ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
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Extra care should be exercised when
handling polished parts to avoid any damage
to polished surfaces.
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Depending on the situation, the motor can be
removed prior to gearbox.
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