Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 - Manual (Page 38)

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b. If the anchor is moving or show any sign of potentially moving, find a new anchor
point and perform the test again.
DO NOT ANCHOR THE ROPE BACK TO THE WINCH
4.8.3 Frequent inspection (every 25 hours of operation)
This has to be performed every 25 hours of operation (written records are not necessary):
1) Inspect control mechanism for any sign of wear or loose parts.
2) Clean engine air filter. Service more frequently when operating in dusty areas.
3) Change engine oil.
4) Without load, test the winch controls by pulling the rope end.
a. Observe that the throttle is rising to its maximum and the drum is turning normally;
b. Listen for abnormal noises;
c. Release the rope and observe that the throttle is going to idle by spring return and
the drum stops turning when idling.
5) Test the operation of the on/off switch.
6) Inspect the rope for excessive wear, damage or distortion (see rope inspection and
maintenance section 3.1.3).
7) Inspect all rope end securement fittings (hooks, shackles, carabiners, etc.) Look for
cracks, shock marks, deformation, corrosion, pitting, gates functionality, etc. Do not
hesitate to retire part when in doubt.
8) Inspect all warning and instruction labels for deterioration.
9) Ensure the instruction manual is present and legible.
10) Look for leaks around gearbox. If any found, verify gearbox oil level.
11) Remove capstan drum and clean any debris that may have accumulated around the shaft
and near the oil seal. Apply some oil on the shaft before re-assembly.
12) When in doubt a qualified person should determine if the condition requires further repairs
or the equipment to be taken out of service; alternately the equipment should be sent to
an authorized Portable Winch service center for evaluation.
4.8.4 Periodic inspection (every 100 hours of operation)
This has to be performed every 100 hours of operation. In addition to the items below, perform
all items from the Frequent Inspection (section 4.8.3 above). Write the results of this Periodic
Inspection in the log table at the end of the manual.
4.8.4.1 Gearbox
1) Look for leaks. If any found, check gearbox oil level.
2) Look for any loose screws or bolts, and particularly look at bolt and locknut holding the
safety hooks. There should be at least one visible thread on the bolt beyond the locknut.