General Machine Products 70601 Adams CD Lite Winch - Manual (Page 20)

the oil level up to the level of the oil level plug opening in the side of the gearbox.. The oil will just start
to run out of this opening when the proper level has been reached. Do not overfill the gearbox! The oil
level plug in the side of the gearbox must always be removed before adding oil to avoid over-filling.
When the correct oil level is reached, screw the oil level plug back into the side of the gearbox and screw
the oil fill plug into the top of the gearbox.
The gearbox oil level should be checked every seventy-five (75) hours of operation and should be com-
pletely drained and filled with new oil at least every other year. The drain plug is located on the side of
the gearbox (see drawing 30579). To drain the gearbox, remove the oil drain plug. Remove the filler
plug in the gearbox cover. After the gearbox is completely drained, reinstall the oil drain plug. Add
3.75 quarts (3.5 l) of fresh 80W 140 oil as described above and reinstall filler plug.
Apply a coat of engine oil to all chain drives every seventy-five (75) hours of operation. The lubricant
should be applied on the inside surface of the roller chain by means of a spray or brush.
When the winch is not in operation, hook the pulling eye to a fixed section of the chassis. Slowly take
up the slack. This will best maintain the rope under a slight amount of tension until required again.
Wire rope is considered to be a machine, having many moving parts. Each time the rope bends or
flexes, the various wires and strands slide over each other. Lubricating the wire rope periodically will
minimize friction and extend life expectancy. The type of lubricant, method and frequency of applica-
tion is dependent on each particular circumstance. For specific lubrication details, contact the wire rope
manufacturer.
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