2 Speed Boat Trailer Winch Owner’s Manual
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Winches are not intended (1) for the movement of people and (2) as a load securing device for boats on trailers
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Visually inspect the entire winch and all other associated equipment involved in the operation.
•Check all equipment for cracks, dents, bending, rust, wear, corrosion and other damage.
•Check gears, pinions and pawl for wear, and other damage.
•Make sure the wire cable / fibre rope is installed correctly and anchored securely to the drum
•Make sure the winch is properly lubricated.
•Where applicable, make sure the handle is securely held in place.
•Make sure the mounting fasteners are tightened securely
•Make sure the foundation is in good condition, and capable of supporting the winch and the boat under all load / unload conditions.
Test winch performance by moving a test load equal to 10% of the rated capacity.
•Listen for unusual noises, and look for signs of damage as you operate the winch.
•Make sure the winch cable winds evenly and tightly onto the drum. If it is loose or uneven, rewind it before continuing.
•Make sure the handle moves freely in both directions.
•Make sure the Pawl (ratchet) engages and disengages completely.
Completely correct all problems before continuing. Use the Troubleshooting Chart (at end of this Section) to help determine the cause
of certain problems.
Instructions – Periodic Inspection
Perform periodic inspections:
•Every three months.
•Whenever you return the winch to service from storage.
•Whenever you notice damage or poor operation in a frequent inspection.
•Whenever you have, or think you may have, overloaded or shock loaded the winch.
Visually inspect the entire winch and all other associated equipment involved in the operation.
•Check the finish for wear, flaking, or other damage.
•Check all equipment for cracks, dents, bending, rust, wear corrosion and other damage. If the equipment was overloaded, or if you notice cracks
and other signs of overloading and damage, promptly remove the equipment from use and have it repaired or replaced. Do not continue to use
the damaged or overloaded equipment.
•Check all fasteners for stripped threads, wear, bending, and other damage.
•Check gears, pinions and pawl for wear, and other damage.
•Check the foundation for cracks, corrosion, and other damage.
•Make sure the winch is properly lubricated.
•Make sure all labels and plates are readable, firmly attached, free from damage and clean.
A1 - If your winch is installed with webbing or fibre rope:
Unwind the webbing completely.
•Inspect the length on both sides for kinks, fraying, and other damage.
Unwind the fibre rope completely.
•Inspect the entire length of fibre rope for excessive wear, chafing, dirt and grit,
and other damage.
THEN
•Make sure the snap hook is securely attached to the webbing.
•Check the throat opening, thickness, and twist of the snap hook. Replace the hook if
it shows signs of damage. See figure 2.
•Make sure the hook latch opens without binding and closes when released.
•Check the anchor holes in the drum flange, clamp fittings and bolts for signs of wear or
distortion.
A2 - If your winch is installed with wire cable:
Remove the wire cable entirely from the drum.
•Always wear protective clothing when handling wire cable.
•Check the entire length of wire cable for bent wires, crushed areas, broken or cut wires,
corrosion, and other damage. Carefully inspect areas that pass over sheaves or through
roller guides.
•Note the location and concentration of broken wires. Replace the wire cable if more than
6 wires are broken in one lay, or more than wires are broken in one strand in one lay.
See figure 1.
•Make sure the snap hook is securely attached to the wire cable, and the wire
cable where it is attached is not frayed, corroded, broken, or otherwise damaged.
•Check the throat opening, thickness, and twist of the snap hook. Replace the hook if
it shows signs of damage. See figure 2.
•Make sure the hook latch opens without binding and closes when released.
•Check the anchor holes in the drum flange, clamp fittings and bolts for signs of wear or
distortion.
•Measure the diameter of the wire cable, especially in areas where wear is noticeable.
Replace the wire cable if the diameter measures below the minimum diameter at any
point. See figure 3.
