Initial Operating Checks
Winches are tested for proper operation prior to leaving factory. Before winch is placed into service the following initial operating checks should be performed.
1.When first running motor inject some light oil into inlet connection to provide initial lubrication.
2.When first operating winch it is recommended that motor be operated slowly in both directions for a few minutes.
For winches that have been in storage the following
1.Give the winch an inspection conforming to requirements of “Winches Not in Regular Use” in the “INSPECTION” section.
2.Pour a small amount of ISO VG 32 (SAE 10W) oil in motor inlet port.
3.Operate motor for 10 seconds in both directions to flush out any impurities.
4.The winch is now ready for normal use.
OPERATION
The four most important aspects of winch operation are:
1.Follow all safety instructions when operating winch.
2.Allow only people trained in safety and operation of this winch to operate this equipment.
3.Subject each winch to a regular inspection and maintenance procedure.
4.Be aware of winch capacity and weight of load at all times.
CAUTION
•To avoid damage to rigging, the structure supporting rigging and winch, do not
*Two blocking occurs when winch wire rope is
Operators must be physically competent. Operators must have no health condition which might affect their ability to act, and they must have good hearing, vision and depth perception. The winch operator must be carefully instructed in his duties and must understand the operation of winch, including a study of the manufacturers’ literature. The operator must thoroughly understand proper methods of hitching loads and must have a good attitude regarding safety. It is the operator’s responsibility to refuse to operate winch under unsafe conditions.
WARNING
•Winch is not designed or suitable for lifting, lowering or moving persons. Never lift loads over people.
Winch Controls
The spring loaded, motor mounted, live air manual throttle control valve is supplied as a standard feature on this winch. Optional remote throttle controls are available. Reference model code on the winch nameplate and compare it to the “SPECIFICATIONS” section, on page 5 of this manual, to determine your configuration. The throttle controls provide operator control of motor speed and direction of drum rotation.
Winch Mounted Air Throttle (standard feature)
New Style
Refer to Dwg. MHP1809 on page 13.
The spring loaded, live air, manual control throttle valve mounts to the rotary housing.
To operate control valve, place palm of hand on control knob and wrap fingers around flange of sliding handle. Squeeze fingers, lifting sliding handle up to unlock control lever. Shift control lever in desired direction to payout or
As viewed from the air motor end, move the control throttle handle to the right (clockwise) to payout wire rope and to the left (counterclockwise) to
Winch Mounted Throttle Control Valve Operation
Lift Slider
Handle
UP to
Unlock
Payout
Air Inlet Port
Brake Release Port
1/4 NPT
Exhaust Port
(Dwg. MHP1809)
old style
Refer to Dwgs. MHP0165 on page 54 and MHP0566 on page 14. The spring loaded, live air, manual control throttle valve mounts to air motor.
As viewed from air motor end, move control throttle handle to the right (clockwise) to payout wire rope and to the left (counterclockwise) to
When winch is not in use, engage latch to prevent inadvertent movement of control throttle.
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