Spray the shaft and the cable as the cable is being wound for maximum lubrication. Some routine maintenance includes lubricating the cable at least once a year with WD40 or a similar product. The spur gears should have a film of grease on them at all times for extended service life.ĮLECTRIC WINCH APPLICATION & SAFETY TIPS:Įlectric marine trailer winches are designed for boat trailer use and easy loading. Maintain a few drops of automotive engine oil on ratchet pawl mechanism and bushings to keep lubricated and help prevent corrosion. The ratchet pawl mechanism must be clean and free of dirt and paint, as these conditions will prevent the ratchet pawl from operating properly.

Routine maintenance can add years of service life to your winch and increase safety during use. Never let anyone stand in or behind a boat, or near the winch line as serious injury could result if the line should break. Never use strap, rope, or cable that is worn, frayed, or kinked. For safety purposes, always inspect the strap, rope, or cable and hook before each use. Breaking strength of the hook should be 1 ½ times the breaking strength of the strap or rope and 1 ¼ times the breaking strength of the cable. The breaking strength of the strap, rope, or cable should be at least 1 ½ times the winch rating. A general guide is for the winch rating to be no less than 75% of the total boat weight, including equipment. To insure safe loading make certain that the rated load capacity of the winch is at least equal to two times the maximum pull on the winch strap, rope, or cable required to load the boat on the trailer. Fulton trailer winches are designed for use on boat trailers.

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