Superwinch X2 Manual Del Propietário página 9

FREE SPOOL OPERATION -
MODEL X2F
To disengage the clutch for free-
wheeling the wire rope out, pull
the knob at the wire rope end of
the winch straight out and rotate
the knob 90° (1/4 turn). The wire
rope can be pulled out by hand
(Figure 15). Avoid jerking the wire
rope off the drum when freespool-
ing as this can cause the wire rope
to backlash and snarl on the drum.
Note: The clutch cannot be
released if there is a load on the
wire rope.
To engage the clutch, turn the
clutch knob until the square key
drops into the inner drum shaft
(Figure 16). Activate the control
switch on the winch until the key
drops into the outer drum shaft.
Check that the key is fully engaged
before applying a load to the wire
rope.
Figure 15 Figure 16
M A I N T E N A N C E
Periodically check tightness of the
mounting bolts and electrical con-
nections. Remove any dirt or corro-
sion that may have accumulated on
the electrical connection.
LUBRICATION
Your new winch has lifetime lubri-
cation. There will be some grease
leaking out of the winch, especially
during the first few operations. This
is normal and it is not necessary to
grease or oil any part of the winch
at any time.
WIRE ROPE
A part of your winch that will
require periodic attention and
eventual replacement is the wire
rope. Inspect the wire rope for wear
frequently. If fraying exists, replace
the wire rope at once. Your winch
uses 7/32" diameter galvanized air-
craft type 7 x 9 wire rope that is 40
feet long (5,600 lb. breaking
strength). Always replace the wire
rope with Superwinch replacement
wire rope, P/N 1513 (See pages 12
and 13).
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