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Inspections (continued)
IF YOUR WINCH INSTALLED
• Make sure the snap hook is securely
WITH FIBRE ROPE:
attached to the wire cable, and the wire
cable where it is attached is not frayed,
1. Unwind the fibre rope completely.
corroded, broken, or otherwise damaged.
• Check the entire length of fibre rope for
• Check the throat opening, thickness, and
excessive wear, chafing, cuts, dirt and
twist of the snap hook. Replace the hook
grit, and other damage.
if it shows signs of damage. See figure 2.
Then,
• Make sure the hook latch opens without
• Make sure the snap hook is securely
binding and closes when released.
attached to the fibre rope.
• Check the anchor holes in the drum
• Check the throat opening, thickness, and
flange, clamp fittings and bolts for signs
twist of the snap hook. Replace the hook
of wear or distortion.
if it shows signs of damage. See figure 2.
• Measure the diameter of the wire
• Make sure the hook latch opens without
cable, especially in areas where wear is
binding and closes when released.
noticeable. Replace the wire cable if the
• Check the anchor holes in the drum
diameter measures below the minimum
flange, clamp fittings and bolts for signs
diameter at any point. See figure 3.
of wear or distortion.
2. Remove the winch from the
IF YOUR WINCH INSTALLED
foundation.
WITH WIRE CABLE:
• Check fasteners for stripped threads,
wear, bending, and other damage.
1. Remove the wire cable entirely from
• Check the frame (winch body) for
the drum.
bending, distortion, cracks, and other
• Always wear protective clothing when
damage. A bent frame is caused by
handling wire cable.
overloading, and is a sign that your
• Check the entire length of wire cable
application may require a winch with a
for bent wires, crushed areas, broken or
larger load rating.
cut wires, corrosion, and other damage.
• Move the drum with your hands.
Carefully inspect areas that pass over
• Check for excessive movement indicating
sheaves or through roller guides.
worn or loose gears, bushings, or shafts.
• Note the location and concentration of
• Disassemble the winch if necessary.
broken wires. Replace the wire cable if
Inspect gears, shafts and bushes for wear,
more than 6 wires are broken in one lay,
corrosion, distortion, and other damage
or more than 3 wires are broken in one
strand in one lay. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Broken Wires
Figure 2 - Load Hook Inspection
The wire rope assembly must be replaced
The wire rope assembly must be replaced
if more than 6 wires are broken in one lay,
if the throat opening is 15% wider than
or if more than 3 wires are broken in one
nominal, if the thickness is 10% less than
strand in one lay.
nominal, or if the hook is twisted 10
degrees or more.
3. Fasten the winch securely to the
foundation.
4. Install the wire cable.
5. Test winch performance by operating
the winch with a test load equal to the
load rating.
• 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.
Figure 3 - Rope Diameter
The wire rope assembly must be replaced if
the diameter measures less than the mini-
mum diameter at any point.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Handle turns, drum doesn't turn
• Loose or broken pins
• Loose, stripped or broken gears
Handle turns hard or not at all
• Gears broken or locked
• Load too heavy
• Pins loose or broken on winch
• Drum shaft broken or seized
• Brake disc damaged or locked
Brake does not operate properly
• Friction discs worn or damaged
• Friction discs damaged from lubrication
• Disc brake ratchet pawl damaged
• Handle adapter loose
Excessively worn gears or bushes
• Load too heavy
• Poor lubrication of gears or bushes
Overheating
• Operated too long without rest
• Load too heavy
• Poor lubrication
• Bushings seized up / damaged
Unusual noises
• Poor lubrication
(high pitched squeak /
• Contaminated lubrication
grinding noise / rattling noise)
• Loose bolts, or other fasteners
Corrective Action
• Inspect winch, repair as necessary
• inspect gears and repair as necessary
• inspect and repair as necessary
• Lighten load
• Inspect winch, repair as necessary
• Inspect, repair or replace as necessary
• Inspect brake, repair as necessary
• Inspect and replace as necessary
• Inspect and replace as necessary
• Inspect and repair as necessary
• Tighten handle adapter on drive shaft
• Lighten load
• Inspect and relubricate as necessary
• Allow to cool
• Lighten load
• Inspect and lubricate as necessary
• Inspect and replace as necessary
• Inspect and lubricate as necessary
• Clean and re-lubricate winch
• Tighten all bolts and other fasteners