Woodstock D4057, D4065 owner manual Greasing Gears

D4065/D4057 Ratchet Hoist Manual

Greasing Gears

Clean and grease the hoist gears every 6 months of normal use, or more frequently with heavier use.

Items Needed	Qty
Wrench or Socket 13mm	2
Mineral Spirits	As Needed
Stiff-Bristled Brush	1
Shop Rags	As Needed
Multi-Purpose Gear Grease	As Needed

To grease the hoist gears:

1.Lay the hoist housing on a flat working surface with the brake cover facing down.

2.Remove the three lock nuts that secure the gear cover, then remove the cover (see Figure 2).

Splined Gear

Gear Cover

Disc

Gears

Lock Nuts

3.Remove the two disc gears from the housing.

4.Use mineral spirits, a stiff-bristled brush, and shop rags to clean the old grease and grime from the disc and splined gears.

Take care not allow the mineral spirits or lubricant to drip into the lower ratchet housing and onto the braking mechanism.

5.When the parts are dry, apply a medium coat of multi-purpose gear grease to the gear teeth.

6.Re-assemble the components in the revers order that you disassembled them.

7.Test the lifting capabilities of the hoist with no load, then, if successful, with the rated maximum load for your hoist.

—If you suspect any problems with the ratchet or brake mechanisms, immediately lower the load and resolve any issues before using the hoist again.

Figure 2. Gears exposed.

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