General Machine Products 70601 Adams CD Lite Winch - Manual (Page 19)

When finished with the winch and it is desired to stow the free end of the winch line, hook the winch
line pulling eye to a fixed section of the chassis. A slight tension should be maintained in the winch line,
preventing the formation of loose wraps on the drum.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.01 GENERAL - Inspection of the winch and related components should be a continuing proce-
dure. The operator should be constantly alert to detect unusual noises, excessive oil leakage and over-
heating. The operator should report immediately any changes in the normal characteristics of the winch,
winch accessory or the hydraulic system.
If the winch has not been used for an extended period of time, a thorough inspection is warranted. Par-
ticular attention should be given to any damaged bearings, seals or gaskets. The oil should be checked
for contamination, abrasive foreign particles and lubrication qualities. As required, oil should be added
or completely drained and filled.
The wire rope should be inspected visually for kinks, bends, cuts or broken strands while operating.
Wire rope that does not meet OSHA criteria must be replaced.
Depending on the total length of the wire rope versus the length most often used, it is possible that the
top lays will show the most wear. To obtain additional life, subject to the proper conditions, the rope
can be rotated end for end.
The hydraulic system should be checked periodically for:
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Overheating
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Abnormal noise
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Maintaining a clean, sufficient, quantity of hydraulic oil of the proper grade.
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Keeping all connections sufficiently tight to prevent oil leakage and air from entering the system.
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Changing the hydraulic system oil filter at the frequency recommended by the filter manufacturer.
IMPORTANT! BEFORE THE WINCH IS ACTUATED, THE FULL LOAD BRAKE MUST BE BLED. See
Section 3.05 FULL LOAD BRAKE.
WARNING! THE FULL LOAD BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE RATED LOAD IF THE CASE
DRAIN IS LEAKING FLUID.
IMPORTANT! THE LOAD HOLDING ABILITY OF THE FULL LOAD BRAKE SHOULD BE TESTED
ON A PERIODIC BASIS.
6.02 LUBRICATION - An ongoing routine for assuring proper lubrication should be a part of the
overall maintenance program.
The gearbox oil reservoir must be checked and maintained. To check for the proper oil level, remove the
oil level plug in the side of the gearbox. The lubricant should be maintained to the height of the oil level
opening. To add oil, remove the filler plug on top of the gearbox. Add 80W 140 oil as required to bring
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