Page 13For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 91780
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Unplug the Switch Assembly
(35w) connector from the Socket
(6s) on the Solenoid Assembly
(34w) and disconnect the Battery
Cables (13s & 16s) before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM WINCH FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the winch. Check
for loose hardware, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,
corroded or loose terminals, and any
other condition that may affect its safe
operation. Examine the wire rope. Do
not use the winch if the wire rope is
frayed, kinked or damaged.
2. AFTER USE, wipe the external surfaces
of the winch with a clean cloth.
3. Lubricate the wire rope occasionally with
a light oil.
4. The winch’s internal mechanism is
permanently lubricated. Do not open
the housing. However, if the winch is
submerged, it should be opened, dried,
and relubricated by a qualied technician
as soon as possible to prevent corrosion.

Cable Replacement

1. Move the Cam Ring (11w) to the OUT
position.
2. Manually pull the Cable out to it’s full
length. Note how the existing cable is
connected to the inside of the drum.
3. Remove the old Cable Assembly and
attach the new assembly.
CAUTION: Do not replace with inferior cable.
Always use an approved replacement
part from Harbor Freight Tools.
4. The cable must be rewound in the
direction shown on the winch. Retract
the Cable onto the cable drum being
careful not to allow kinking.
5. Coil the wire rope 5 full wraps.
6. Then, coil the wire rope into the winch
under at least 500 lb. of tension.