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Maintenance
⚠WARNING
Do not lubricate any part of the winch components. The brake is friction-based and may fail if
lubricated.
Maintain the hoist by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with
the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be
examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Before Use
Inspect the general condition of the hoist. Check for loose
screws, wire rope fraying, other wire rope wear,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken
parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe
operation
Inspect the hoist before beginning work each day. Have the
wire rope replaced immediately as soon as wear is detected.
After Use
Occasionally oil the caster wheel bearings.
Occasionally use wax to the sides of the telescoping
sections as a lubricant.
Occasionally oil the cable pulleys. Crank up the telescoping
sections for access to the internal cable pulley. Never allow
oil or grease to contact the surface of the winch brake drum.
If the telescoping sections of the frame don't operate
smoothly, apply household paraffin to the sliding surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Casters don’t swivel
smoothly.
Caster bearings are rusted.
Oil the caster wheel bearings.
The telescoping
sections do not slide
freely.
Telescoping sections inside are
rusted.
Apply paraffin wax or candlewax to
the sides as a lubricant.