General Machine Products 70601 Adams CD Lite Winch User Manual

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The sensors should be wired as per drawing 25777. The sensors detect the magnetic piston in the air cyl-
inder and not the switch used to activate the directional control valve, so even manual actuation of the
clutch is detected by the sensors.

3.04 CALIPER TYPE DRAG BRAKE

- For reasons of safety and convenience, the drag brake is

equipped with a remote actuator. The remote actuator, reservoir and flexible hose section are shipped
loose with other winch mounting hardware in the parts box. These components are to be installed by the
dealer who will also furnish and install the hydraulic line running from the hydraulic actuator in to the
hydraulic port of the caliper brake assembly.

3.041 GENERAL GUIDELINES

- Hydraulic brake components are precision built mechanisms and

must be treated as such. Certain procedures must be followed at the time of installation to be assured of
their optimum performance, and a few of the more common procedures are listed below:

To properly locate the brake component or brake line, you must always try to...

Make it convenient for the operator.

Use the shortest and most protected route.

Avoid mounting near the engine, exhaust lines, muffler or anywhere that heat may be generated.
NOTE: Excessive heat transferred to the brake fluid may result in damage to the lines or seals.

Mount the reservoir higher than the brake component to facilitate bleeding.


To properly mount components and brake line to withstand the most severe vibration and service con-
ditions, always try to:

Use the right size bolt for the hole and secure with a steel lock washer.

Secure tubing to frame with proper size tube clamps to avoid possible fractures or fittings loosening and
leaking.

Use good, factory-flared lengths of steel tubing. Hand-made flares, when used, should be double flared.
Any flash or loose particles must be removed.

Use flexible brake line between frame and body.

If tubing passes through frame or fire wall a grommet or some other means should be used to protect
line from chafing.

Use tubing rated for 1500 psi (10342 kPa) minimum for the line between the actuator and the caliper
brake assembly.

The proper removal of air from the brake system is very important. All too often, air has remained
trapped in systems causing a ʺspongyʺ actuator and inadequate braking. The bleeder screw in the brake
assembly must be toward the top. The air in the system will always seek the highest level. To properly
bleed system...

Be certain that fittings are tight to avoid leaking.

Depress the actuator and open up the bleeder screws to allow the air to escape.

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