3.3 Clutch 3.3.1 Winch will not shift to freespool or engaged
Rope is under tension. Excessive Housing Wear
Power out short distance to release line tension. Inspect clutch handle, clutch pin, and end housing. If excessive wear on clutch features, replace end housing and clutch assembly Disassemble gear train to investigate binding in drive- shaft, gear carriers, and ring gears. Replace if damaged or has excessive wear.
Damaged Gear Train
3.3.2 Winch is
Rope is stuck between lower layers on the drum Shift winch to freespool, connect rope to an anchor point, and slowly back up vehicle to free stuck layers of rope Rope stacked to one side of drum Avoid sharp angle pulls, make sure rope is wound level on drum Winch operation in cold environment. Shift winch to freespool and then power in for about 30 seconds without drum moving to redistribute geartrain grease.
difficult to freespool.
Winch has not been broken in. Incorrect mounting bolt pattern
Tension rope per Winch Quick Start instructions Inspect the mounting bolt pattern. If the winch is not mounted flat or the drum supports are not parallel, the geartrain may bind Power the winch in and out while watching the drum flanges. A drum with bent flange must be replaced.
Bent drum flange.
3.4 Noise 3.4.1 Winch makes rattle/ratchet
Brake is not broken in yet Drum bushing not lubricated.
Run winch normally. Brake pads will even out over time.
Grease drum bushings.
noise on power in.
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