Atlantic Products EMW1500R Quick Start Manual - Page 5

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Maintenance of the Winch

Inspect winch a minimum of once

annually. If used more than once a week,

or in adverse conditions, such as salt

water areas or areas of extreme dust

and dirt, more frequent inspection is

required.

1.Carefully inspect the winch cable for

any kinks, frays, or abnormal stiffness

and replace at the first sign of damage.

Lubrication with light oil will improve the

life of the cable.

2. To replace the winch cable, it is necessary

to remove the winch cover.

a. Remove the two clutch handle screws

and the handle, and the four cover

mounting screws.

WARNING: Be sure that the power is

disconnected from the housing.

b. Lift the housing off the winch by gently

stretching it open near the lower front

corners.

c. Rotate the winch reel so theat you have

access to the rope clamp.

d. Remove the old cable and replace it

with a new cable of the same size and

type.

e. Be sure that the cable passes under

both sides of the rope clamp and that

the clamp is tightened securely.

NOTE: Cable is wound under the drum on

Model EMW1500R and EMW3000R.

Figure 7 - Cable Attachment Methods

3. With the cover removed as described

above, inspect the entire gear train and

all drive shafts for any abnormal wear or

loose bearing fits.

a. Grease all of the gears on the inside of

the winch base and apply a drop of oil

on all of the bearings in the base.

b. Very sparingly oil all of the bearings in

the clutch mechanism and place a drop

of oil on the roller clutch.

WARNING: Do not over lubricate

these areas and do not use grease in

the roller clutch. The clutch pad on

clutch gear assembly, brake pads and

brake disc must be kept clean and

oil free.

4.Check the operation of the roller clutch

by carefully rotating the brake disc and

observing the motor shaft.

a. When the disc is turned clockwise, the

motor shaft should turn with it.

b. When the disc is turned

counterclockwise the motor shaft

should not turn.

5. Check all nuts, bolts, retaining rings, etc.,

to be sure that they are tight and secure.

6. If the clutch has been slipping and

requires adjustment, the following

procedures should be used.

NOTE: The clutch is adjustable in ten

degree increments.

a. With a screwdriver and pliers, remove

the end of the clutch spring from the

hole in the winch base.

NOTE: The spring tension is quite high so

be careful to maintain a firm grip on the

spring.

b. Rotate the O-ring so that cutout

portions align with the lugs on the

spring keeper.

c. Expand the ring with a pencil or similar

object and lift the spring keeper free

from the clutch nut.(See Figure 8).

Figure 8 - O-Ring Illustration

d. Rotate the spring keeper clockwise

10 degrees and install on the next

serration in the clutch nut.

e. Reinstall O-ring and rotate slightly so

the cut-outs are not in line with the

lugs on the spring keeper. Reinstall the

clutch spring into the hole in the base

(adjustment of the clutch more than 10

to 20 degrees should normally not be

necessary).

Figure 9 - Clutch Spring Illustration

f. With only the spring pressure, the

spring lug on the spring keeper should

come to rest at approximately the 2:30

o'clock position.(See Figure 9).

NOTE: Do not forcibly tighten the clutch

mechanism.