General Machine Products 70524 Adams CD3 Continuous Duty Winch User Manual
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AK 7/18/2012 ver 5
CAUTION - DO NOT WELD THE MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
All of the mounting hardware and the drum shaft extension are shipped in a parts box attached to the winch or
shipping crate.
IMPORTANT - To avoid corrosion problems when storing winches outside the parts boxes MUST be removed
and stored in an indoor area.
To protect the entire winch assembly against rust, various parts are sprayed with a rust inhibitor and both drive
housings are filled with oil when shipped from the factory.
IMPORTANT - If the winch will be placed in outdoor inventory for an indefinite period, care should be taken to
prevent oil contamination or rusting of internal components due to condensation.
IMPORTANT - BEFORE THE WINCH IS ACTUATED, THE "FULL LOAD BRAKE" MUST BE BLED. See
the instructions in Section 3.04 under the heading for "FULL LOAD BRAKE".
CONTROLS - When the winch has been mounted, consideration must be given to the control of:
Because of the wide variation in the type of controls available, it is the responsibility of the dealer to furnish and
install the controls in conformance with the customer's specifications. Proper sizing of each hydraulic component,
and by extension the complete hydraulic system, will avoid potential problems such as overheating, and will pro-
vide for economical operation throughout the service life of the system.
3.02 HYDRAULIC
REQUIREMENTS
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To obtain the maximum rated pull and line speed using the Tri-
Drive three speed transmission supplied with the CD3, the hydraulic system shall have a rated flow of 30 GPM
(114
l/min.) maximum. Hydraulic system pressure shall be 2400 psi (16548 kPa) operating with 2500 psi (17238
kPa) maximum relief valve setting. The recommended hydraulic oil reservoir capacity for the Tri-Drive transmis-
sion is 60 gallons (227 liters) of petroleum-based hydraulic fluid. For additional details and information concern-
ing the Tri-Drive transmission, refer to the illustration below and drawing no. 30430 at the end of this manual.
Drum direction of rotation
Winch clutch control
Drum speed
Drag brake caliper/actuator
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